Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7754 - A2Runout A
CBS 7754 - BRunout B
Danyel GérardArlequin
Vinyl pressings
Arlequin
by Danyel Gérard · 1971
10 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
Arlequin was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Arlequin
3 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7987
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S 7754
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 7754 - A2Runout Side A
CBS 7754 - BRunout Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7754First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7987First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7754First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 77757", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS CBS S 7987 / CBS 79877", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | Mexico | CBS 69467", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 7775 / CBS CBS S 77757", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Portugal | CBS CBS 77757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 80657", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Spain | CBS CBS 79877", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AArlequin3:36
- BElle N'Etait Pas Specialement Belle4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Arlequin are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Arlequin are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
When was Arlequin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Germany. One of them is CBS CBS S 7754.
How do I tell if my copy of Arlequin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS S 7754, CBS S 7987) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 7754 - A2 and CBS 7754 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Arlequin 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.
