Europe
February 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- EastWest 9031-73436-7EastWest YZ555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-ARunout side A, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-BRunout side B, stamped
Chris ReaAuberge
Vinyl pressings
Auberge
by Chris Rea · 1991
11 pressings4 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Auberge was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Auberge
11 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Europe
February 1, 1991- Label and catalog number
- EastWest 9031-73436-7EastWest YZ 555
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Center
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-ARunout area side A, stamped
R / S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-BRunout area side B, stamped
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ555EastWest 9031-73436-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Small Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-A
R / S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-B
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ555EastWest 9031-73436-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Small Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
R / S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-ARunout side A, variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-BRunout side B, variant 1
R / S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-A 17Runout side A, variant 2
R / S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-B 22Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- EastWest 9031-73436-7EastWest YZ556
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Large center
UK
1991- Label and catalog number
- EastWest YZ 555EastWest 9031-73436-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YZ 555 A-1 LYN-28156 MTRunout area side A
YZ 555 B-1 LYN-28157 MTRunout area side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest YZ555 / EastWest 9031-73436-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest YZ555 / EastWest 9031-73436-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest 9031-73436-7 / EastWest YZ556First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | EastWest 9031-73436-7 / EastWest YZ 555First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest 9031-73437-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | UK | EastWest YZ 555 / EastWest 9031-73436-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | EastWest yz 555 (t) / EastWest 9031-73437-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1991 | UK | EastWest YZ 555T / EastWest 9031-73437-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | EastWest YZ555TFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest 9031-73436-7 / EastWest YZ555First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest 9031-73436-7 / EastWest YZ 555First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AAuberge4:40
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Auberge are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Auberge are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Auberge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Europe, UK, France, Germany. One of them is EastWest 9031-73436-7, released February 1, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Auberge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 9031-73436-7, YZ555, YZ 555, yz 555 (t)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-A and R/S Alsdorf 903 173436-7-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Auberge 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.
