France
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9101 223
- Format
- LP, Album
Alain BashungRoulette Russe
Vinyl pressings
Roulette Russe
by Alain Bashung · 1979
12 pressings2 countriesChansonPop
Roulette Russe was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Roulette Russe
4 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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
March 1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9101 223
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHI 9101223 1 380 POLYGRAM Ʌ2Runout side A, stamped
PHI 9101223 2 380 POLYGRAM Ʌ2Runout side B, stamped
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9101 223
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHI 9101223 1 380 POLYGRAMA Side stamped variant 1
PHI 9101223 2 380 POLYGRAMB Side stamped variant 1
PHI 9101223 1 380 POLYGRAM Ʌ2Side A Stamped Variant 2
PHI 9101223 2 380 POLYGRAM Ʌ2Side B Stamped Variant 2
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Philips 9120-400Philips 9120 400
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
9120-400A-1YSide 1, machine-stamped
9120-400B-1YSide 2, machine-stamped
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Philips 9120-400 / Philips 9120 400First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Philips 9101 223First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Philips 9101 223First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Philips 9101 223First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Philips 9120 427LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Philips 9120 427LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | France | Philips 9120 427LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | France | Philips 9120 427LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 829 607-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Philips 531 761-0LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2009 | France | Philips 531 762-0LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Maison Barclay 531 762-0LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Je Fume Pour Oublier Que Tu Bois4:12
- A2Station Service3:15
- A3Elsass Blues3:15
- A4Y A Un Yéti2:33
- A5Guru Tu Es Mon Fuhrer De Vivre3:04
- A6Milliards De Nuits Dans Le Frigo2:46
- B1Pas Question Que J'Perde Le Feeling3:51
- B2Bijou, Bijou4:05
- B3Les Petits Enfants1:10
- B4Toujours Sur La Ligne Blanche4:38
- B5Squeeze3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roulette Russe are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Roulette Russe are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1979 and 2020.
When was Roulette Russe first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Canada. One of them is Philips 9101 223, released March 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Roulette Russe is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9101 223, 9120-400) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roulette Russe 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.