France
1975- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors MT 44040
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM logo] MT 44040 ARunout A, etched
[AREACEM logo] MT 44040 BRunout B, etched
Bernard LavilliersLe Stéphanois
Vinyl pressings
Le Stéphanois
by Bernard Lavilliers · 1975
10 pressings1 countryChansonPop
Le Stéphanois was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Le Stéphanois
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | Les Disques Motors MT 44040First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | France | Les Disques Motors 2933 205LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | Les Disques Motors 2933 205LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Les Disques Motors MTO 77 006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Les Disques Motors MTO 77006 / Les Disques Motors MTO 77 006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | France | Les Disques Motors MTO 77 006 / Les Disques Motors MTO 77006LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1985 | France | Les Disques Motors MLP 1002LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Les Disques Motors / BMG 538311051LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Les Disques Motors 824 789-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Les Disques Motors 2933 205LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Les Aventures Extraordinaires D'un Billet De Banque3:17
- A2Le Buffet De La Gare De Metz2:01
- A3C.I.A.2:16
- A4La Vérité4:00
- A5Balthazar2:23
- A6La Grande Marée4:35
- B1San Salvador5:46
- B2Les Antimémoires2:40
- B3Saint-Etienne2:47
- B4La Samba4:34
- B5L'Espagne3:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Stéphanois are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Le Stéphanois are listed here, from 1 country, released between 1975 and 2017.
When was Le Stéphanois first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France. One of them is Les Disques Motors MT 44040.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Stéphanois is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT 44040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AREACEM logo] MT 44040 A and [AREACEM logo] MT 44040 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Stéphanois 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.