France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 7 MOE 2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7ARE 109 21 M3 164539A Side
7ARE 110 21B M3 175043B Side
Yves MontandGrands Boulevards
Vinyl pressings
Grands Boulevards
by Yves Montand · 1956
12 pressings1 countryChansonPop
Grands Boulevards was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Grands Boulevards
4 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOE 2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOE 2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
France
1956- Label and catalog number
- Odeon MOE 2030Odeon 7 MOE 2030
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
7ARE 109 21 M3 164539Runout side A
7ARE 110 21B M3 175043Runout side B
7 ARE 109Label side A
7 ARE 110Label side B
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.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | France | Odeon 7 MOE 2030First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2030First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2030First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1956 | France | Odeon MOE 2030 / Odeon 7 MOE 2030First year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Odeon MOE 2030 / Odeon 7 MOE 20307", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1961 | France | Odeon MOE 2030 / Odeon 7 MOE 20307", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | CBS MOE 20307", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | France | Odeon MOE 2030 / Odeon 7 MOE 20307", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| 1963 | France | CBS MOE 2 0207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Odeon MOE 2030 / Odeon 7 MOE 20307", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | CBS MOE 20307", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| ? | France | Odeon MOE 2030 / Odeon 7 MOE 20307", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
Tracklist
- A1Grands Boulevards
- A2Le Gamin De Paris
- B1Les Saltimbanques
- B2Les Routiers
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Grands Boulevards are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Grands Boulevards are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1956 and 1963.
When was Grands Boulevards first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in France. One of them is Odeon 7 MOE 2030.
How do I tell if my copy of Grands Boulevards is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 MOE 2030, MOE 2030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7ARE 109 21 M3 164539 and 7ARE 110 21B M3 175043. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Grands Boulevards 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.
