France
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84382
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 805 84382 A1 0Runout, side A
[AGI logo] 805 CBS 84382 B 10 5Runout, side B
Francis CabrelFragile
Vinyl pressings
Fragile
by Francis Cabrel · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesChansonRockBluesPop
Fragile 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 Fragile
7 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
- CBS CBS 84382
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 805 884382 A 10Runout, side A
[AGI logo] 805 CBS 884382 B 10Runout, side B
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS PFC 90611
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PFC-90611A-1̶A̶1C-2HZ: DM-3Runout side A, etched
PFC 90611B 1A-2GZ DM 11Runout side B, etched
90611 ALabel side A
90611 BLabel side B
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84382
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-84382-3A-1 AStamped runout, side A
01-84382-1B-1 FStamped runout, side B
CBS 84382-AOn label, side A
CBS 84382-BOn label, side B
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84382
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Spain
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 84591
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
84591 AOA-side machine stamped
84591 BOB-side machine stamped
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS SBP 237592First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Canada | CBS PFC 90611First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 84382First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 84382First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS 84382First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS 84382First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS S 84591First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | CBS 84382LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | France | CBS CBS 465007 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Sony Music 88985436671 / Chandelle Productions 88985436671LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1La Dame De Haute-Savoie3:00
- A2L'Encre De Tes Yeux3:04
- A3De L'Autre Côté De Toi3:06
- A4Trop Grand Maintenant2:41
- A5Elle Écoute Pousser Les Fleurs2:40
- A6Je Pense Encore À Toi2:10
- B1Cool Papa Cool2:53
- B2Si Tu La Croises Un Jour3:08
- B3Le Petit Gars3:10
- B4Plus Personne3:20
- B5Dernière Chanson3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Fragile are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Fragile are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 2017.
When was Fragile first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, Canada, Europe, Spain and more. One of them is CBS CBS 84382.
How do I tell if my copy of Fragile is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 84382, PFC 90611, S 84591, SBP 237592) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AGI logo] 805 84382 A1 0 and [AGI logo] 805 CBS 84382 B 10 5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Fragile 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.