France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips P 70.419 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 70 419 1 L 380Runout side A
PHI AA 70 419 2 L 380Runout side B
70.419 1LLabel side A
70.419 2LLabel side B
Yves Montand"7"
Vinyl pressings
"7"
by Yves Montand · 1967
10 pressings7 countriesChansonPoetryPop
"7" 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.
How to spot a first pressing of "7"
7 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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.
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844.887 BY
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 844887 1Y 38 0 844887 BY
PHI AA 844887 2Y 380 844887 BY
France
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 842.160 PY
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 842150 1Y 380 842150 PYSide 1
PHI AA 842150 2Y 380 842150 PY
Austria
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 55020
- Format
- LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 842150 1Y 380 842150 PY Made in AustriaRunout A stamped
PHI AA 842150 2Y 380 842150 PY Made in AustriaRunout B stamped
842 150 ALabel 1
842 150 BLabel 2
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 70.419
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Philips 111556 PY
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AA111556 1Y Made in GermanySide 1 stamped
AA111556 2Y Made in GermanySide 2 stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Austria | Philips 55020First yearLP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Philips 70.419First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | France | Philips P 70.419 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | France | Philips 844.887 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | France | Philips 842.160 PYFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1967 | Germany | Philips 111556 PYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Spain | Philips P 70 419 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Germany | Philips 842.150 PYLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Litratone LIT 12114LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Peru | Philips 842150 PYLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Je T'aime4:00
- A2Idylle Philoménale1:40
- A3La Plus Belle Des Mers2:25
- A4Bourlingue2:25
- A5L'amoureuse2:18
- A6La Colombe De L'arche1:30
- B1Coucher Avec Elle2:25
- B2Je Me Souviens2:00
- B3Le Port2:10
- B4Mon Frère2:05
- B5Les Tuileries2:30
- B6C'était2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of "7" are there?
10 vinyl pressings of "7" are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 1969.
When was "7" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in France, Austria, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Philips P 70.419 L.
How do I tell if my copy of "7" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 70.419 L, 844.887 BY, 842.160 PY, 55020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 70 419 1 L 380 and PHI AA 70 419 2 L 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is "7" 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.
