France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6622 023Philips 6313 249
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6313 249 1Label side A
6313 249 2Label side B
6313 250 1Label side C
6313 250 2Label side D
Yves MontandOlympia "81"
Vinyl pressings
Olympia "81"
by Yves Montand · 1981
14 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Olympia "81" was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Olympia "81"
9 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6622 023Philips 6313 249
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6313 249 1Label side A
6313 249 2Label side B
6313 250 1Label side C
6313 250 2Label side D
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6622 023Philips 6313 249
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
6313 249 1Label Side A
6313 249 2Label Side B
6313 250 1Label Side C
6313 250 2Label Side D
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6622 023Philips 6313 249
- Format
- LP · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
001 6313249 1 380 POLYGRAM DA ⋀24Runout side A
001 6313249 2 380 POLYGRAM XX B7Runout side B
001 6313250 1 DA 380 POLYGRAM B7Runout side C
001 6313250 2 DA 380 POLYGRAM ⋀11Runout side D
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6622 023Philips 6313 249
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
001 6313249 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout Side A
001 6313249 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout Side B
001 6313250 1 380 DM3 POLYGRAMRunout Side C
001 6313250 2 380 DM POLYGRAMRunout Side D
Brazil
1981- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6622 023
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Brazil | Philips 6622 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Philips 6622 023First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Philips 6622 023 / Philips 6313 249First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | France | Philips 6622 023 / Philips 6313 249First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | France | Philips 6622 023 / Philips 6313 249First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | France | Philips 6622 023 / Philips 6313 249First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | France | Philips 6622 023 / Philips 6313 249First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | Philips 25PP-40-41First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Portugal | Philips 6622 023First yearLP | LP |
| 1987 | Argentina | Philips 822508LP | LP |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | PolyGram 830 604-2LP | LP |
| ? | France | Philips 6622 023 / Philips 6313 249LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 6622 023 / Philips 6313 249LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 6622 023LP, Repress | LP, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Je Vais A Pied2:14
- A2Malgré Moi0:20
- A3L'addition2:43
- A4Ma Gigolette2:20
- A5Battling Joe4:05
- A6Je Me Souviens2:00
- A7Casse-Têtes2:25
- A8Ellington Quarante Et One2:56
- A9Sir Godfrey3:44
- A10Intermède Musical0:40
- B1Dansons La Rose2:25
- B2Hollywood3:33
- B3Les Bijoux2:40
- B4L'étrangère3:34
- B5Luna Park2:10
- B6Mon Frère1:58
- B7Intermède0:07
- B8Le Carrosse4:30
- B9Les Mirettes2:20
- B10Le Temps2:15
- C1Le Chat De La Voisine2:32
- C2Le Chef D'orchestre Est Amoureux4:55
- C3Le Télégramme2:48
- C4La Chansonnette2:00
- C5Sanguine2:33
- C6Intermède Musical0:30
- C7Gilet Rayé3:47
- C8Clémentine3:15
- D1La Bicyclette2:50
- D2Dans Ma Maison4:26
- D3Les Cireurs De Souliers De Broadway3:25
- D4Intermède Musical1:00
- D5Les Feuilles Mortes4:20
- D6Le Jardin0:43
- D7A Paris3:20
- D8Intermède Musical0:23
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Olympia "81" are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Olympia "81" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1987.
When was Olympia "81" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, Brazil, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Philips 6622 023.
How do I tell if my copy of Olympia "81" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6622 023, 25PP-40-41) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6313 249 1 and 6313 249 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Olympia "81" 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.
