France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 20 252
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 20 252 A (20 252 A Crossed) ƮEtched side A
WEA 20 252 B (20 252 B Crossed) ƮEtched side B
(20 252 A)Label side A
(20 252 B)Label side B
Elton JohnLes Aveux / Donner Pour Donner
Vinyl pressings
Les Aveux / Donner Pour Donner
by Elton John · 1980
12 pressings6 countriesChansonRockPop
Les Aveux / Donner Pour Donner was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Les Aveux / Donner Pour Donner
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11635Atlantic 11 635
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA Ʈ 11635 ̷B̷ ARunout etched side A
MPO Ʈ WEA116 35 ̷A̷ ̷x̷ BƮxRunout etched side B
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 11635
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11635
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · plan media
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 6000 642
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11635
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ATL 11 635-AA-side label
ATL 11 635-BB-side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | The Rocket Record Company 6000 642First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1980 | Belgium | Atlantic 11635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Belgium | Atlantic 11635First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Atlantic 20 252First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1980 | France | Atlantic 11635 / Atlantic 11 635First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | France | Atlantic ATL 11635First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Atlantic 11635 / Atlantic 11 6357", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | France | Atlantic 11635First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Germany | The Rocket Record Company 6000 642First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 6000 642First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | The Rocket Record Company 6000 6427", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | France | Warner Music France 019029542487912", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- ALes Aveux4:11
- BDonner Pour Donner4:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Aveux / Donner Pour Donner are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Les Aveux / Donner Pour Donner are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 2019.
When was Les Aveux / Donner Pour Donner first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, Austria, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is Atlantic 20 252.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Aveux / Donner Pour Donner is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 252, 11635, ATL 11635, 6000 642) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO WEA 20 252 A (20 252 A Crossed) Ʈ and WEA 20 252 B (20 252 B Crossed) Ʈ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Aveux / Donner Pour Donner 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.
