Belgium
1976- Label and catalog number
- Indigo POP 011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Sonny WorthingLa Belle France
Vinyl pressings
La Belle France
by Sonny Worthing · 1976
12 pressings11 countriesEuropopPop
La Belle France was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of La Belle France
12 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 11 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records BIG 542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BIG 542 A//2 M 11Side A
BIG 542 B//2 M 11Side B
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records BIG-542
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records TCS 105
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TCS-105-S1 QRunout Side A
TCS-105-S2 QRunout Side B
TCS-105-AMatrix Side A
TCS-105-BMatrix Side B
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 49.225
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Transatlantic Records 34.001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
34 001-A PF 0105.786 S1 A1Runout A, stamped, var. 1
34 001-B PF 0105.786 S2 A1Runout B, stamped, var. 1
34 001-A PF 0105.786 S1 CRunout A, stamped, var. 2
34 001-B PF 0105.786 S2 CRunout B, stamped, var. 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Transatlantic Records BIG-542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | Indigo POP 011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Canada | Transatlantic Records TCS 105First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Carrere 49.225First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Transatlantic Records 34.001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | Transatlantic Records TRAN 61002First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Transatlantic Records BIG 542First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Transatlantic Records BIG 542First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Transatlantic Records BIG 542First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | Bullet B 55First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | South Africa | Bullet B 55First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | UK | Transatlantic Records BIG 542First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALa Belle France3:07
- BRound And Round2:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Belle France are there?
12 vinyl pressings of La Belle France are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was La Belle France first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Belgium, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Indigo POP 011.
How do I tell if my copy of La Belle France is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POP 011, BIG 542, BIG-542, TCS 105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Belle France on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.