France
June 2003- Label and catalog number
- Faya Combo FC005
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
RJ STERLING MPO FC 005 A FAYA-005ARunout Side A
RJ STERLING FAYA-005B FC 005 B MPORunout Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Elle
by DJ Gregory · 2003
10 pressings3 countriesHouseDeep HouseElectronic
Elle was first pressed on vinyl in 2003. 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 Elle
8 pressings came out in 2003, the album's first year, in 3 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
2003- Label and catalog number
- Faya Combo FC 005P
- Format
- 12", Promo, White Label · Stamped
- Runout / matrix
FAYA-005A RJ STERLING MPO FC 005 ARunout side A
FAYA-005B RJ STERLING MPO FC 005 BRunout side B
FAYA-005C RJ STERLING FC 005 C MPORunout side C
FAYA-005D RJ STERLING FC005 D MPORunout side D
UK
September 29, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Defected DFTD077R
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
DFTD 077R A Stu.Side A, etched
DFTD 077R AASide AA, etched
UK
September 29, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Defected DFTD077
- Format
- 12"
UK
September 29, 2003- Label and catalog number
- Defected DFTD077DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
UK
2003- Label and catalog number
- Defected DFTD077DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | France | Faya Combo FC 005PFirst year12", Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2003 | Spain | House Works HW 76-121First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Defected DFTD077DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | UK | Defected DFTD077DJRFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2003 | France | Faya Combo FC005First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Defected DFTD077RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2003 | UK | Defected DFTD077First year12" | 12" |
| 2003 | UK | Defected DFTD077DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2005 | France | Faya Combo FCUR00112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2007 | UK | Defected DFTD164 / Faya Combo DFTD16412", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Tracklist
- AElle (Main Mix)11:59
- B1Elle (Alt. Mix)9:44
- B2Elle (Beat Bass)4:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Elle are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Elle are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 2003 and 2007.
When was Elle first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2003, in France, UK, Spain. One of them is Faya Combo FC005, released June 2003.
How do I tell if my copy of Elle is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FC005, FC 005P, DFTD077R, DFTD077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RJ STERLING MPO FC 005 A FAYA-005A and RJ STERLING FAYA-005B FC 005 B MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Elle 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.