France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 885 341-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
222 885 34 11 A DA POLYGRAM A9Runout side 1; stamped ,<A9> very lightly
222 885 34 11 B DA POLYGRAM A11Runout side 2; stamped ,<A11> very lightly
Vinyl pressings
C'est La Ouate
by Caroline Loeb · 1986
16 pressings7 countriesChansonSynth-popElectronicPop
C'est La Ouate was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 C'est La Ouate
12 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 5 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 885 341-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B 222 885341 7 A POLYGRAM A55Runout side A
B 222 8853417 B POLYGRAM PDORunout side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 885 341-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
222 8853417 A POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side A
222 8853417 B POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 885 341-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 885 341-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
222 8853417 A POLYGRAM A4Runout side A
222 8853417 B POLYGRAM A4Runout side B
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Sire 0-20742
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | Sire 25 83377First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Sire 25 83377First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 885 341-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 885 341-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 885 341-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 885 341-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 885 341-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Barclay 885 341-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Barclay 885 341-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Italy | Barclay 885 341 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Barclay 885 341-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | US | Sire 0-20742First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Barclay 885 341-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Germany | Barclay 885 341-77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Spain | Barclay 885 341-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AC'est La Ouate3:48
- BParesseuse Dub3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of C'est La Ouate are there?
16 vinyl pressings of C'est La Ouate are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was C'est La Ouate first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, US, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Barclay 885 341-1.
How do I tell if my copy of C'est La Ouate is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 885 341-1, 885 341-7, 0-20742, 25 83377) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 222 885 34 11 A DA POLYGRAM A9 and 222 885 34 11 B DA POLYGRAM A11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is C'est La Ouate 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.