France
September 1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 440 761
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
440.761 ALabel side A
440.761 BLabel side B
Yves SimonYves Simon
Vinyl pressings
Yves Simon
by Yves Simon · 1973
11 pressings3 countriesChansonPop RockRockPop
Yves Simon was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Yves Simon
2 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor 440 761RCA Victor 440.761
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
440761 ARunout etched A side
440761 BRunout etched B side
AREACEMRunout stamped both side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | RCA Victor 440 761 / RCA Victor 440.761First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | France | RCA Victor 440 761First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | RCA Victor KPL1 0035LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Japan | RCA RCA -5213LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | RCA NL 70209LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | France | Sony Music 19075814491 / RCA 19075814491LP | LP |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | France | BMG 538809071LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | RCA Victor 440 761LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | RCA Victor 440 761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | RCA Victor 440 761 / RCA Victor 440.761LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | RCA Victor 440 761 / RCA Victor 440.761LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Les Bateaux Du Métro2:20
- A2Rue De La Huchette2:20
- A3Au Pays Des Merveilles De Juliet2:25
- A4Sur Les Bords De La Moselle3:56
- A5Mass Media Song4:15
- B1Les Gauloises Bleues3:00
- B2Les Promoteurs2:35
- B3Nous Partirons Nous Deux3:50
- B4Regarde-moi2:55
- B5La Maison Blanche De Patricia2:40
- B6Little Thomas Dupont2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Yves Simon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Yves Simon are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 2022.
When was Yves Simon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France. One of them is RCA Victor 440 761, released September 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Yves Simon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 440 761) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 440.761 A and 440.761 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Yves Simon 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.