Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 85344
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-85344-1A-1 BRunout Side A, stamped
01-85344-2B-1 ARunout Side B, stamped
Francis CabrelCarte Postale
Vinyl pressings
Carte Postale
by Francis Cabrel · 1981
10 pressings5 countriesChansonPop
Carte Postale was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Carte Postale
6 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 85344
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
01-85344-3A-1 ASide 1
0 / 08-85344-2B-1 DSide 2
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS PFC 90663
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PFC-90663-A1A2HZ DM-1Runout side A, etched
PFC-90663 FACE B 1A2HZ DM 1Runout side B, etched
90663 ALabel side A
90663 BLabel side B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 85344
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 81_ 9 CBS 85344 AI0 [2 RM]Side A runout, variant 1
[AGI logo] 81_ 9 CBS 85344 B I0Side B runout, variant 1
[AGI logo] 81_ 9 CBS 85344 AI0 [RM]Side A runout, variant 2
[AGI logo] 81_ 9 CBS 85344 B I0²Side B runout, variant 2
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 85344
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS S85743
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(A): 85743-A0
(B): 85743-B0
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | CBS PFC 90663First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBS 85344First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | CBS CBS 85344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | CBS CBS 85344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | CBS CBS 85344First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | CBS CBS S85743First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Czechoslovakia | Supraphon 1113 3709LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 465008 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Sony Music 88985436691LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBSLP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Carte Postale4:21
- A2Même Si J'y Reste3:52
- A3Elle S'en Va Vivre Ailleurs3:24
- A4Répondez-moi4:28
- A5Ma Place Dans Le Trafic3:15
- B1Chandelle4:06
- B2Comme Une Madone Oubliée4:32
- B3Tu Es Toujours La Même (La Prêtresse Gitane)4:26
- B4Chauffard3:14
- B5Je M'ennuie De Chez Moi3:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Carte Postale are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Carte Postale are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 2017.
When was Carte Postale first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Europe, Canada, France, Spain. One of them is CBS CBS 85344.
How do I tell if my copy of Carte Postale is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 85344, PFC 90663, CBS S85743) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01-85344-1A-1 B and 01-85344-2B-1 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Carte Postale 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.