Vinyl pressings
by Cerrone · 1977
Cerrone 3 (Supernature) was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
26 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 13 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.
J 1611 A Malligator [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo]Runout side A
j 1611 B MALLIGATOR [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo]Runout side B
J 1611-ALabel side A
J 1611-BLabel side B
Malligator J 1611 A [areacem stamped] 773 803A Side Runout, Etched, var. 1
[areacem stamped] 773803BB Side Runout, Etched, var. 1
Malligator J 1611 A [AREACEM logo] 773 803 SA Side Runout, Etched, var. 2
Malligator J 1611 B 773 803 [AREACEM logo]B Side Runout, Etched, var. 2
J 1611 A Malligator [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo]Runout side A
j 1611 B MALLIGATOR [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo]Runout side B
J 1611-ALabel side A
J 1611-BLabel side B
ST-CTN-773981-A (PR)P ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.A-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
ST-CTN-773982-A (PR)P ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.B-Side Runout Etching, variant 1
ST-CTN-773981-A (PR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.A-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
ST-CTN-773982-A (PR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.B-Side Runout Etching, variant 2
ST-CTN-773981-AAA-1 PRC (PR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.A-Side runout
ST-CTN-773982-AAA - 1 (PR) ++ ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.B-Side runout
ST-CTN-773981-RISide A label
ST-CTN-773982-RISide B label
ST-CTN-773981-AA (MR) △22875(3) (PR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A - Variant 1
ST-CTN-773982-AA (MR) △22875-X (1) ++ (PR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side B - Variant 1
ST-CTN-773981-AA △22875 (1) (PR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side A - Variant 2
ST-CTN-773982-AA △22875-X (2) (PR) ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout side B - Variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1-4181First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Cotillion KSD 5202First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 82657First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 82657 / CBS 82657First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 82657First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Partially Mixed, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | France | Malligator 773803LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Malligator J 1611First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Malligator 773803LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | France | Malligator 773803LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1977 | France | Malligator 773803First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Malligator 773803 / Malligator Records 773803LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | Malligator J 1611First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Malligator 44011First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Malligator 44011LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Israel | Orange ORON 1018First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Malligator 201 925LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Russia | Santa Records П93 00637LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | France | Malligator MAL-57703LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Vinyl Lovers 901370LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2014 | France | Malligator BEC 5161908/07 / Because Music BEC 5161908/07LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, CD, Album, All Media, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
| 2014 | France | Because Music 2564619118LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2015 | Belgium | Because Music / MalligatorLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Malligator 773803LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Malligator 773803LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Malligator 773803LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Malligator 773803LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | Malligator J 1611LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Malligator 773803 / Malligator Records 773803LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Turkey | Warner Bros. Records 972LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Turkey | Atlantic ATL 50423 / Atlantic 971LP, Album, Mispress | LP, Album, Mispress |
55 vinyl pressings of Cerrone 3 (Supernature) are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1977 and 2015.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Malligator J 1611.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J 1611, 773803, SD 5202, VPL1-4181) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, J 1611 A Malligator [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo] and j 1611 B MALLIGATOR [A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
