UK
March 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- ZTT 12 CERT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
12 CERT 1 A-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE
12 CERT 1 B-1U-1-1
Anne PigalleHé Stranger
Vinyl pressings
Hé Stranger
by Anne Pigalle · 1985
13 pressings7 countriesChansonSynth-popPop
Hé Stranger was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Hé Stranger
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 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
March 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- ZTT CERT 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- ZTT 12 CERT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Japan
July 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records R13D-2003ZTT 12 CERT 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Japan
July 25, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records D07D-2003ZTT D07D-2003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australasia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Island Records K-9689
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
SMX-63573A side
SMX-63574B side
MX-63573A side label
MX-63574B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australasia | Island Records K-9689First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | ZTT 107 296 / Island Records 107 296First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | ZTT 880 739-1 / Island Records 880 739-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | ZTT 880 739-7 / Island Records 880 739-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | ZTT CERT 1 / Island Records CERT 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Portugal | Dacapo 10.601685.27First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | ZTT 12 CERT 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | ZTT 12 CERT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | ZTT CERT 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Island Records R13D-2003 / ZTT 12 CERT 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Japan | Island Records D07D-2003 / ZTT D07D-2003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Japan | Island Records R13D-2003 / ZTT 12 CERT 1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Island Records D07D-2003 / ZTT D07D-2003First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AHé Stranger7:26
- B1Stranger (Than Fiction)1:00
- B2Hé Stranger (Plight Return)3:42
- B3Johnny3:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hé Stranger are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Hé Stranger are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Hé Stranger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Japan, Australasia, Europe and more. One of them is ZTT 12 CERT 1, released March 25, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Hé Stranger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12 CERT 1, CERT 1, R13D-2003, D07D-2003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 CERT 1 A-1U-1-1 TOWNHOUSE and 12 CERT 1 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hé Stranger 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.