France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sonopresse HY 30903Sonopresse HY 30.903
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
HY 30 903 ASide A runout etched
HY 30 903 BSide B runout etched
Françoise HardyFrançoise Hardy
Vinyl pressings
Françoise Hardy
by Françoise Hardy · 1972
10 pressings7 countriesChansonPop
Françoise Hardy was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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
2 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Mexico
1972- Label and catalog number
- Gamma GX 01-607
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Sonopresse HY 30903 / Sonopresse HY 30.903First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-607First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Angola | World Record Co. MVC 3573LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPM-57LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | Epic ECPM-57LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | South Africa | MVN MVC 3573LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Spain | Hispavox HXS 001-28LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Epic 25·3P-74LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | France | Flarenasch 723694LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Europe | Parlophone 0190295993511 / Warner Music France 0190295993511LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1L’Éclairage2:45
- A2Pardon2:35
- A3La Berlue1:47
- A4Bruit De Fond2:42
- A5Le Soir2:20
- A6Cafard2:45
- B1Ou Est-Il3:38
- B2Prisons2:40
- B3Quand Mon Amour Va Prendre L'Air2:30
- B4Ma Vie Intérieure2:21
- B5Bowm, Bowm, Bowm3:51
- B6Et Si Je M'En Vais Avant Toi3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Françoise Hardy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Françoise Hardy are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 2016.
When was Françoise Hardy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Mexico. One of them is Sonopresse HY 30903.
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 30903, GX 01-607) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HY 30 903 A and HY 30 903 B. 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.
