Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Plastic Poison DMRC-4002
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Aimer D'Amour
by Boule Noire · 1978
16 pressings5 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Aimer D'Amour was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Aimer D'Amour
5 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Plastic Poison MRC 5006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MRC 5006-A -K- SNBEtched runout side A
MRC-5006-B -K- SNBEtched runout side B
MRC 5006Matrix on label, side A/B
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Montreco MRC 5006
- Format
- 7"
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Plastic Poison MRC 5006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Montreco MRCX 5006
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MRCX5006A SNBA-side etched runout [variant 1]
MRCX5006B SNBB-side etched runout [variant 1]
MRCX.5006-A SNBA-side etched runout [variant 2]
MRCx5006-B SNBB-side etched runout [variant 2]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | Plastic Poison DMRC-4002First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Plastic Poison MRC 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Montreco MRC 5006First year7" | 7" |
| 1978 | Canada | Plastic Poison MRC 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Canada | Montreco MRCX 5006First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | CBS CBS 69417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Hansa International 100 631 / Hansa International 100 631 -1007", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | Hansa 600 049 / Hansa International 600 04912", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-146512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 1990 | France | Kimono 14 956 / Carrere 14 9567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Carrere 9173 / Kimono 917312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | Carrere 149567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | Carrere 14 956 / Carrere 149567", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Italy | Meet Records MEET 371 / Meet Records Meet 37112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Unidisc SPEC-146512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Unidisc SPEC-146512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AAimer D'Amour6:25
- BAimer D'Amour6:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aimer D'Amour are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Aimer D'Amour are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1990.
When was Aimer D'Amour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Canada. One of them is Plastic Poison DMRC-4002.
How do I tell if my copy of Aimer D'Amour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DMRC-4002, MRC 5006, MRCX 5006) 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 Aimer D'Amour 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.