Vinyl pressings
by Vicky Leandros · 1967
L'Amour Est Bleu was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
14 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 6 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.
✳ AA 346048 1F Made in Germany ERunout A, stamped, variant 1
✳ AA 346048 2F Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped, variant 1
✳ AA 346048 1F Made in Germany B 1Runout A, stamped, variant 2
✳ AA 346048 2F Made in Germany B 1Runout B, stamped, variant 2
⁎ AA346044 1F Made in Germany 1Runout side A, stamped
⁎ AA346044 2F Made in Germany 1 1Runout side B, stamped
AA 346 044.1 FSide A, label
AA 346 044.2 FSide B, label
✲ AA 346044 1F KRunout A
✲ AA 346044 2 F Made in GermanyRunout B
AA 346 044.1 FLabel A
AA 346 044.2 FLabel B
AA 346 044.1 FSide A, label
AA 346 044.2 FSide B, label
✲ AA 346 048 1 F Made in GermanySide A
✲ AA 346 048 2 F Made in GermanySide B
AA 346 044.1 FSide A, label
AA 346 044.2 FSide B, label
✶ AA 346048 1F // 2 // 24Runout A
✶ AA 346048 2F // 2 // 24Runout B
AA 346 048. 1 FA label
AA 346 048. 2 FB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Austria | Philips 346 048 PFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Austria | Philips 346 044 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Polydor 66 548First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 346 048 PFFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 346 044 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 346 044 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 346 044 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 346 048 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Italy | Derby DB 5175First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1967 | Japan | Philips SFL 1115First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Japan | Philips SFL-1115First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Japan | Philips SFL-1115First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Japan | Philips SFL-1115First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1967 | Scandinavia | Philips 350 308 PF / Philips 350.308 PFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
14 vinyl pressings of L'Amour Est Bleu are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Germany, Austria, France, Italy and more. One of them is Philips 346 048 PF.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 346 048 PF, 346 044 PF, 66 548, DB 5175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ✳ AA 346048 1F Made in Germany E and ✳ AA 346048 2F Made in Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
