France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.837
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
Françoise HardyV. I. P.
Vinyl pressings
V. I. P.
by Françoise Hardy · 1986
10 pressings3 countriesChansonPop
V. I. P. was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 V. I. P.
7 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.837Flarenasch 721 837
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ 721 837 A2Etched side A
MPO WEA Ʈ 721837 BEtched side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722.837
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- MPO 722.837
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 107989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 107 989
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Europe | Flarenasch 107989First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Flarenasch 107 989First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 722.837First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 721.837 / Flarenasch 721 837First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 722.837First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | France | MPO 722.837First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1986 | Spain | Key Records Int. KRI-012First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 721.8377", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 72283712", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | France | WEA 72283712", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AV. I. P.3:38
- BJamais Synchrones4:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of V. I. P. are there?
10 vinyl pressings of V. I. P. are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was V. I. P. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, Europe, Spain. One of them is Flarenasch 722.837.
How do I tell if my copy of V. I. P. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 722.837, 721.837, 107989, 107 989) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is V. I. P. 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.
