France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 778
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POL 2056778 A DU1 POLYGRAM A6Etchings side A
POL 2056778 B P/M POLYGRAM A7Etchings side B
Anne-Marie DavidJe Suis L'enfant-soleil
Vinyl pressings
Je Suis L'enfant-soleil
by Anne-Marie David · 1979
11 pressings9 countriesChansonPop
Je Suis L'enfant-soleil 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 Je Suis L'enfant-soleil
11 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Air CHS 2327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CHS 2327 A//1▼EP 11 1 2Side A, machine stamped
CHS 2327 B//1▼EP 11 1 3Side B, machine stamped
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 778
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2056-778 AA runout, etched
2056-778 BB runout, etched
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 100 497Ariola 100 497-100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
100497 A-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout A, stamped
100497 B-1/79S Made in GermanyRunout B, stamped
S 100 497 ALabel A
S 100 497 BLabel B
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 100 522Ariola 100 522-100
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 100 522 ALabel side A
S 100 522 BLabel side B
Greece
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2061 290
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2061 290 A POL 2061 259 A CR 410 259Side A Runout Etched
2061 290 B POL 2061 259 B CR 410 259Side B Runout Etched
2061 290 1FSide A Label
2061 290 2FSide B Label
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.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 778First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2056 778First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 100 497 / Ariola 100 497-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Ariola 100 522 / Ariola 100 522-100First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Greece | Polydor 2061 290First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2060 201First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | Portugal | Philips 6198 257First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7170First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | RCA SPBO-7170First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Sweden | Sonet T-7969First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Air CHS 2327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJe Suis L'enfant-soleil3:00
- BJust Like Loving You4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Je Suis L'enfant-soleil are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Je Suis L'enfant-soleil are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Je Suis L'enfant-soleil first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, UK, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2056 778.
How do I tell if my copy of Je Suis L'enfant-soleil is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2056 778, CHS 2327, 100 497, 100 522) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POL 2056778 A DU1 POLYGRAM A6 and POL 2056778 B P/M POLYGRAM A7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Je Suis L'enfant-soleil 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.