France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gypsy Production CH 40 294Gypsy Production CH 40.294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CH 40.294 ALabel side A
CH 40.294 BLabel side B
Danyel GérardMarylou
Vinyl pressings
Marylou
by Danyel Gérard · 1979
10 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Marylou was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Marylou
10 pressings came out in 1979, 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gypsy Production CH 40 294Gypsy Production SP 656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
40294 A 3 M3 328599 1Stamped side A
40294 B M3 328600 1Stamped side B
SP 656 ALabel side A
SP 656 BLabel side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gypsy Production CH 40 294
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
M3 328599 I 40 294 A 3Runout stamped side A
M3 328600 I 40 294 B 3Runout stamped side B
CH 40.294 ALabel side A
CH 40.294 BLabel side B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gypsy Production CH 40 294Gypsy Production CH 40.294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gypsy Production CH 40 294Gypsy Production CH 40.294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
M3 328 698 (ETCHED) 40 294 A 3 (STAMPED)ON SIDE A
M3 328 699 (ETCHED) 40 294 B 3 (STAMPED)ON SIDE B
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Gypsy Production CH 40 294Gypsy Production CH 40.294
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
40294 A 3 M3 328599 1Stamped side A
40294 B 3 M3 328600 1Stamped side B
CH 40.294 ALabel side A
CH 40.294 BLabel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | EMI 4 C-006-62996 / EMI 4C 006-62996First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Belgium | EMI 4 C006 - 62996 / EMI 4C006-62996First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Gypsy Production CH 40 294 / Gypsy Production CH 40.294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Gypsy Production CH 40 294 / Gypsy Production SP 656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Gypsy Production CH 40 294First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Gypsy Production CH 40 294 / Gypsy Production CH 40.294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Gypsy Production CH 40 294 / Gypsy Production CH 40.294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Gypsy Production CH 40 294 / Gypsy Production CH 40.294First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | EMI 1 C 006-62 825 / EMI Electrola 1 C 006-62 825First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Switzerland | International Pick 10-450First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMarylou (Version Française)3:10
- BMarylou (English Version)3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marylou are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Marylou are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Marylou first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland. One of them is Gypsy Production CH 40 294.
How do I tell if my copy of Marylou is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CH 40 294, 4 C-006-62996, 4 C006 - 62996, 1 C 006-62 825) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CH 40.294 A and CH 40.294 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marylou 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.
