France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 883 484-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
222 8834847 A DA POLYGRAM CD CStamped side A
222 8834847 B DA POLYGRAM CDStamped side B
AM 13Etched side A
1 YDEtched side B
Daniel BalavoineL'Aziza
Vinyl pressings
L'Aziza
by Daniel Balavoine · 1985
12 pressings3 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
L'Aziza was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 L'Aziza
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 883 484-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 222 8834841 A POLYGRAM AEtched on runout area side A
Ʈ 222 8834841 B POLYGRAM BEtched on runout area side B
883 484-1 1On label side A
883 484-1 2On label side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 883 484-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 883 484-7
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 883 484-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 883484-7 A1Hand etched on runout area side A
Ʈ 883484-7 B1Hand etched on runout area side B
222 8834847 A DU1 POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side A
222 8834847 B DU1 POLYGRAMStamped on runout area side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 883 484-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Barclay 60450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-7First yearSingle, 7", 45 RPM | Single, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Barclay 883 484-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | C.P.F. Barclay 88448477", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Belgium | Barclay 883 484-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AL'Aziza4:20
- BTous Les Cris Les S.O.S.5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Aziza are there?
12 vinyl pressings of L'Aziza are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was L'Aziza first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Belgium, Canada. One of them is Barclay 883 484-7.
How do I tell if my copy of L'Aziza is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 484-7, 883 484-1, 60450) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 222 8834847 A DA POLYGRAM CD C and 222 8834847 B DA POLYGRAM CD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L'Aziza 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.