Vinyl pressings
by Deborah Harry · 1986
French Kissin was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
37 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 12 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.
DM DS 108585 A-1/10-86 ILRunout side A, variant 1
DM DS 108585 B-2/10-86 IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM DS 108585 A-1/10-86Runout side A, variant 2
DM DS 108585 B-2/10-86Runout side B, variant 2
DM 608585 A-1/10-86Runout, side A, stamped
DM 608585 B-1/10-86Runout, side B, stamped
STERLING [SRC logo] 7-28546-A-SR1 1-2A side runout
STERLING [SRC logo] 7-28546-B-SR1 1-1B side runout
CHS (12) 3066 A-2 MT. TOWNHOUSE 5 1 1Runout side A, etched [5 1 1 stamped]
CHS (12) 3066 B-1 MT. 1 5 1 1Runout side B, etched [1 5 1 1 stamped]
CHS 12 3066-ALabel side A
CHS 12 3066-BLabel side B
CHS+12+3066+A PICDISC TOWNHOUSE ORLAKERunout, etched, side A
CHS+12+3066+B ORLAKERunout, etched, side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Unknown | Chrysalis CHS 3066First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | Chrysalis K-146 / Chrysalis CHS 3066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records 9 28546-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 05750First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 85467First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Canada | Geffen Records 92 85467First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 108 585First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Chrysalis 608 585First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Chrysalis 888 181-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Chrysalis 888 181-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHS 3066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Ireland | Chrysalis CHS 3066First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 12 3066First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Chrysalis S14-162First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Chrysalis S14-162First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Philippines | Chrysalis OC-EP-1711712", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| ? | Philippines | Chrysalis CH-70517", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | UK | Chrysalis CHS 30667", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
41 vinyl pressings of French Kissin are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in Europe, US, UK, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Chrysalis 108 585.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 108 585, 608 585, CHS 3066, 7-28546) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM DS 108585 A-1/10-86 IL and DM DS 108585 B-2/10-86 II. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
