France
1970- Label and catalog number
- Sonopresse HY 39.902Sonopresse H Y 39 902
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HY 30902 A C1⋇Side A runout stamped
HY 30902 B C2⋇Side B runout stamped
Françoise HardyFrançoise Hardy
Vinyl pressings
Françoise Hardy
by Françoise Hardy · 1970
13 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Françoise Hardy was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Françoise Hardy
4 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records RSC-8005Reprise Records 8005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RSC-8005-A-2 TGFace 1 Runout
RSC-8005-B TG ACRFace 2 Runout
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue RSC-8005Reprise Records 8005
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
RSC-8005-A-2 TGFace 1 Runout
RSC-8005-B TG ACRFace 2 Runout
Netherlands
1970- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64293
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
S 64293-1Label side A
S 64293-2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Reprise Records RSC-8005 / Reprise Records 8005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Canada | Disques Vogue RSC-8005 / Reprise Records 8005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | France | Sonopresse HY 39.902 / Sonopresse H Y 39 902First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Netherlands | CBS S 64293First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Canada | Reprise Records RSC-8005 / Reprise Records 8005LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1973 | Brazil | Som Livre SSIGI 5017LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPM-32LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPM-32LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Brazil | Som Livre 404.7017LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Epic 25・3P-72LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Warner Music France 0190295993528 / Parlophone 0190295993528LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Som Livre 404.7017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Som Livre 404.7017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Point2:45
- A2San Salvador2:16
- A3Fleur De Lune3:02
- A4Effeuille-moi Le Coeur2:04
- A5Un Petit Sourire, Un Petit Mot2:45
- A6Le Crabe2:45
- B1Mon Monde N'est Pas Vrai2:45
- B2Tu Ressembles A Tous Ceux Qui Ont Eu Du Chagrin1:59
- B3L'ombre2:10
- B4Soleil3:40
- B5Je Fais Des Puzzles2:50
- B6Dame Souris Trotte1:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Françoise Hardy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Françoise Hardy are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 2016.
When was Françoise Hardy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in France, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is Sonopresse HY 39.902.
How do I tell if my copy of Françoise Hardy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HY 39.902, RSC-8005, S 64293) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HY 30902 A C1⋇ and HY 30902 B C2⋇. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Françoise Hardy 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.
