France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Malligator 771 801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
771 801 A BONHand Etched on Runout Area side A
[Stamped] M.P.P.V [Hand etched] 771 801 BEtched on Runout Area side B
Vinyl pressings
Love In C Minor
by Cerrone · 1976
45 pressings17 countriesDiscoElectronic
Love In C Minor was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Love In C Minor
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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
1976- Label and catalog number
- Malligator 771 801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green Molded Labels
France
1976- Label and catalog number
- Malligator 771 801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · AREACEM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[AREACEM Stamped logo] 771801 AHand etched on side A
[AREACEM Stamped logo] 771801 BHand etched on side B
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion 44215
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-CO-33120-7 MR △101679Runout Side A
ST-CO-33121-5 AT MR △101707Runout Side B
ST-CO-33120 MOLabel Side A
ST-CO-33121 MOLabel Side B
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic P-158A
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- Cotillion SD 9913
- Format
- 12", Limited Edition
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | France | Malligator 771 801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Malligator 771 801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | France | Malligator 771 801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Japan | Atlantic P-158AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Spain | Cotillion SD 9913First year12", Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1976 | US | Cotillion 44215First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | Argentina | Atlantic 32.526 / Music Hall MH-32.5267", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Australia | Atlantic 1000587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Atlantic 10.0187", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Cotillion COT 442157", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Atlantic F 108957", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Atlantic F10895 / Atlantic F 108957", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Cotillion ST-CO-331207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Jamaica | Cotillion ST-CO-331207", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Mexico | Atlantic G-1805 A7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Italy | Discomagic Oldies OLD 122412" | 12" |
| 1995 | France | C. Side Music MAX 289512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1995 | France | C. Side Music MAX 289512", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1995 | US | Pure Records PE 2251-112" | 12" |
| 1997 | France | C. Side Music MAX 5159712" | 12" |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | UK | S12 S12DJ11912", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Japan | Cotillion DSKO 16112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Record Store Day, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Peru | Atlantic 0050334.47", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Philippines | Atlantic ATR-00227", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Cotillion CO-442157", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo, Mono · Test pressing, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo, Mono · Test pressing, Mono |
Tracklist
- ALove In C Minor
- BBlack Is Black
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Love In C Minor are there?
45 vinyl pressings of Love In C Minor are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1976 and 2015.
When was Love In C Minor first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in France, US, Japan, Spain. One of them is Malligator 771 801.
How do I tell if my copy of Love In C Minor is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 771 801, 44215, P-158A, SD 9913) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 771 801 A BON and [Stamped] M.P.P.V [Hand etched] 771 801 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Love In C Minor 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.
