UK
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5035
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ARL 5035 A-1◇MB. I LRunout A
ARL 5035 B-1◇MB. I LRunout B
ARL 5035-ALabel A
ARL 5035-BLabel B
Vinyl pressings
Eau De Vie
by Delegation · 1979
23 pressings17 countriesSoulFunkDiscoFunk / Soul
Eau De Vie 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 Eau De Vie
8 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5035
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
Australia & New Zealand
October 1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola VPLI 4237
- Format
- LP, Album
Barbados
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 5035
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Arabella 201 753Arabella 201753
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola L 38129
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Barbados | Ariola ARL 5035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Arabella 201 753 / Arabella 201753First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Ariola L 38129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Panama | Ariola ALP-52First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Sweden | Ariola ARL 5035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola ARL 5035First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1979 | Australia & New Zealand | Ariola VPLI 4237First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola ARL 5035First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Ariola 6483 240 / Ariola 202 093LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Mercury SRM-1-3821LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Ariola 202 093 / Ariola 202 093-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Greece | Ariola 6483 240LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Ariola ARL 39007LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Ariola K26P-41LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Ariola I-202093 / Ariola I-202.093LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3821 / Mercury 9110.151LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3821 / Mercury 9110.151LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3821 / Mercury 9110.151LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SRM-1-3821 / Mercury 9110.151LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Ariola LPAS-6094LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Germany | Ariola 202 093 / Ariola 202 093-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Europe | Ariola 202 093LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1987 | Germany | Ariola 202 093 / Ariola 202 093-320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Heartache No.95:16
- A2Sho 'Nuff Sold On You5:15
- A3One More Step To Take4:40
- A4Blue Girl5:12
- B1Darlin' (I Think About You)4:19
- B2You And I5:15
- B3Stand Up (Reach For The Sky)4:57
- B4Welcome To My World4:33
- B5Put A Little Love On Me4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Eau De Vie are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Eau De Vie are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1979 and 1987.
When was Eau De Vie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, Barbados, France and more. One of them is Ariola ARL 5035, released October 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of Eau De Vie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARL 5035, VPLI 4237, 201 753, L 38129) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARL 5035 A-1◇MB. I L and ARL 5035 B-1◇MB. I L. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Eau De Vie 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.
