Vinyl pressings
by France Gall · 1987
Ella Elle L'A was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 6 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.
MPO WEA-Ʈ 248 287-7 A1Runout side A, variant 1
MPO WEA- Ʈ 248 287-7 BRunout side B, variant 1
MPO WEA- Ʈ 248 287-7 A1 XRunout side A, variant 2
MPO WEA- Ʈ 248 287-7 B XRunout side B, variant 2
MPO WEA - Ʈ 248 287 AEtched side A variant 1
MPO WEA - Ʈ 248 287 BEtched side B variant 1
MPO WEA-F 248 267-0 AEtched side A variant 2
MPO WEA F 248 267-0 BEtched side B variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248287-7-A JKA side runout
R/S Alsdorf 248287-7-B xx 26 JKB side runout
24-82877-A Jw (CR)Etched runout side A
24-82877-B Jw (CR)Etched runout side B
R/S Alsdorf 248287-7-A 19 JKSide A, runout, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248287-7-Bxx 52➔ JKSide B, runout, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248287-7-Ax 23 JK DSide A, runout, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248287-7-Bxx 13 JKSide B, runout, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248287-0-ARunout side A, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248287-0-BRunout side B, variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 248287-0-A 15 H DRunout side A, variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 248287-0-B 25 HRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | WEA 24 82877First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | WEA 24 82877First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Canada | WEA PRO 1011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 287-7 / Apache 248 287-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Apache 248 287-0 / WEA 248 287-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Apache 248 287-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Apache 248 287-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Apache 248 287-0 / WEA YZ 197 TFirst year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Apache 248287-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | UK | WEA 248 287-7 / Apache YZ 197First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Canada | Apache 24 76320 / WEA 24 7632012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Germany | WEA 247 632-0 / TELDEC 247 632-012", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 248287-77", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | WEA 248287-77", Single | 7", Single |
| 1988 | UK | Apache YZ 316 (T) / Apache 247 632-012", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | France | Apache 5026854133164 / Warner Music France 502685413316412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Record Store Day, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Record Store Day, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
18 vinyl pressings of Ella Elle L'A are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1987 and 2026.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Apache 248 287-7.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 248 287-7, 248 287-0, 24 82877, 248287-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO WEA-Ʈ 248 287-7 A1 and MPO WEA- Ʈ 248 287-7 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
