France
February 1963- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460.863 ME
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM
Claude FrançoisDis-lui
Vinyl pressings
Dis-lui
by Claude François · 1963
11 pressings2 countriesChansonYé-YéTwistRock
Dis-lui was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Dis-lui
4 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 2 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
March 1963- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460.863 ME
- Format
- 7", EP, 45 RPM · Mat sleeve
- Runout / matrix
AA 460863 1E 380 FON ~uA2Run-out Side A
AA 460863 2E 380 FONRun-out Side B
AA 460.863 1ECenter Label Side A
AA 460.863 2ECenter Label Side B
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460.863 ME
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AA 460863 2E 380 FON CAStamped, side A Variant1
FON AA 460863 1E D1 380Stamped, side B Variant 1
AA 460863 2E 380 FON CA[sign]AGA-Side runout Variant 2
1 XIII FON AA 460863 1E D1 380 0B-Side runout Variant 2
Spain
1963- Label and catalog number
- Fontana 460 863 TE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
850 460863 ▽ 1E = 3Runoute side A
850 460863 ▽ 2E = 3Runout 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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 MEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | Spain | Fontana 460 863 TEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 MEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 MEFirst year7", EP, 45 RPM | 7", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 ME / Fontana 460 863 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| 1963 | France | Fontana 460.863 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Fontana 460.863 ME7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dis-lui = Tell Him2:28
- A2Langage D'amour (Ou-Bi-Dou-Bi-Dou) = Language Of Love2:02
- B1Marche Tout Droit = Walk Right In1:57
- B2Moi, Je Voudrais Bien Me Marier = Bachelor Boy1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Dis-lui are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Dis-lui are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Dis-lui first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in France, Spain. One of them is Fontana 460.863 ME, released February 1963.
How do I tell if my copy of Dis-lui is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 460.863 ME, 460 863 TE) 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 Dis-lui 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.
