France
April 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 80163Virgin 80 163
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ 80163 AEtched runout side A
MPO Ʈ 80163 BEtched runout side B
Etienne DahoTombé Pour La France
Vinyl pressings
Tombé Pour La France
by Etienne Daho · 1985
11 pressings4 countriesChansonSynth-popElectronicPop
Tombé Pour La France was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Tombé Pour La France
9 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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
April 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 90180Virgin 90 180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO [crossed out : 80143 A] 90 180 AEtched side A
MPO Ʈ [crossed out : 80143 B] 90 180 BEtched side B
France
April 29, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 90180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
April 29, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 90180Virgin 90 180
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 80143 A 90 180 AHand etched on runout area side A (Variant 1)
MPO z 80143 B 90 180 BHand etched on runout area side B (Variant 1)
MPO ̷8̷0̷1̷4̷3̷ ̷A̷ 90 180 AHand etched on runout area side A (Variant 2)
MPO Ʈ ̷8̷0̷1̷4̷3̷ ̷ 90 180 BHand etched on runout area side B (Variant 2)
France
April 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin SA 1033
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO 90180 AA side
MPO 90180 BB side
Germany
April 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 107 247
- Format
- 7"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VS 1269First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 874-213 / Virgin 601 874First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80163 / Virgin 80 163First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90180 / Virgin 90 180First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin SA 1033First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | Virgin 107 247First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Germany | Virgin 107 247 / Virgin 107 247-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 8016312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90180 / Virgin 90 180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Parlophone 959 661 312", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Maxi-Single, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- ATombé Pour La France4:11
- BLa Ballade D'Edie S.4:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tombé Pour La France are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Tombé Pour La France are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1985 and 2016.
When was Tombé Pour La France first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Germany, Canada, Europe. One of them is Virgin 80163, released April 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of Tombé Pour La France is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 80163, 90180, SA 1033, 107 247) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO Ʈ 80163 A and MPO Ʈ 80163 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tombé Pour La France 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.