tracks a1, a2, b2, b3 backing vocals [uncredited] Jane Birkin conductor, arranged by, directed by Jean-Claude Vannier engineer Jean-Claude Charvier engineer [assistant] Rémy Aucharles lyrics by, vocals Serge Gainsbourg photography by Tony Frank producer Jean-Claude Desmarty Produced For Philips Pressed By C.I.D.I.S. Louviers Lacquer Cut At C.I.D.I.S. Louviers First press on Philips cat.no. 6397 020 - black paper label. First press release with the word B.I.E.M written on the labels, with a circled Ⓤ and with the text Stéréo / Mono on back cover.
For almost identical version with DILLARD et Cie. Imp. Paris and Imprimé en France printed in lower left corner of inner cover, see Histoire De Melody Nelson. This version does NOT have this text.
Runouts are stamped. Rights Society: B.I.E.M. Price Code: Ⓤ Matrix / Runout: 6397 020 1 (Side A label) Matrix / Runout: 6397 020 2 (Side B label) Matrix / Runout: 6397020 1 +380 A24 (Side A runout, variant 1) Matrix / Runout: 6397020 2 +380 A21 (Side B runout, variant 1) Matrix / Runout: 6397020 1 +380 A25 + (Greek Cross Symbol) (Side A runout, variant 2) Matrix / Runout: 6397020 2 +380 A22 (Side B runout, variant 2) Matrix / Runout: 6397020 1 + 380 A 1 5 (Side A runout, variant 3) Matrix / Runout: 6397020 2 + 380 A 1 2 (Side B runout, variant 3) Matrix / Runout: 6397020 1 + 380 A 2 4 (Side A runout, variant 4) Matrix / Runout: 6397020 1 + 380 A 2 5 (Side B runout, variant 4)