France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 653 145 7CBS CBS 653145 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14 653145 3B̶ A1A CBS653146 7 ARunout side A
CBS 653 146̶5 7-B1Runout side B
14-653145-1Label side A
14-653145-2Label side B
Début De SoiréeLa Vie La Nuit
Vinyl pressings
La Vie La Nuit
by Début De Soirée · 1988
10 pressings4 countriesSynth-popElectronic
La Vie La Nuit was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 La Vie La Nuit
8 pressings came out in 1988, 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 653145 6CBS CBS 653145 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 653 145/6 1A-1Runout side A etched
14 CBS 653 145/6- 1AA-1Runout side AA etched
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654502 6CBS CBS 654502 6
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CBS 654502 6 'A'Runout Groove Side A
CBS 654502 6 'B'Runout Groove Side B
14-654502-1Label Side A
14-654502-2Label Side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 654502 7CBS CBS 654502 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 654502 7 1A1 C̶B̶S̶ ̶6̶5̶3̶1̶4̶5̶ ̶O̶ ̶A̶Etched runout side A
CBS 654502 7 1B1 C̶B̶S̶ ̶6̶5̶3̶1̶4̶5̶ ̶O̶ ̶B̶Etched runout side B
14-654502-1Label side A
14-654502-2Label side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 653 145 7CBS CBS 653145 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS 653 145 7 ARunout Etched Side A
CBS 653 146 7 B 14 653145 2B 1Runout Etched Side B
14-653145-1Label Side A
14-653145-2Label Side B
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 653145-6CBS CBS 653145-6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | CBS CBS 653 145 7 / CBS CBS 653145 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | CBS 653145 6 / CBS CBS 653145 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | France | CBS 654502 6 / CBS CBS 654502 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | CBS 654502 7 / CBS CBS 654502 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | CBS CBS 653 145 7 / CBS CBS 653145 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | CBS 653145-6 / CBS CBS 653145-6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 654502 6First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 654502 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Canada | CBS I5-30837", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Ecuador | CBS 833-006412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ALa Vie, La Nuit3:51
- BWeek-End Dance3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Vie La Nuit are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Vie La Nuit are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was La Vie La Nuit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, Spain. One of them is CBS CBS 653 145 7.
How do I tell if my copy of La Vie La Nuit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 653 145 7, 653145 6, 654502 6, 654502 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14 653145 3B̶ A1A CBS653146 7 A and CBS 653 146̶5 7-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Vie La Nuit 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.
