France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Disques Vogue (VB 188) 45 V 4036Disques Vogue (VB 188) 45. V.4036
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
VB 188 A1Runout groove side A
VB 188 B1Runout groove side B
VB. 188 ALabel side A
VB. 188 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
by Frédéric François · 1971
Je N'ai Jamais Aimé Comme Je T'aime was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
9 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
VB 188 A1Runout groove side A
VB 188 B1Runout groove side B
VB. 188 ALabel side A
VB. 188 BLabel side B
VB 188 A1Runout Groove Side A
VB 188 B1Runout Groove Side B
VB 188 A1Stamped runout side A
VB 188 B1Stamped runout side B
VB 188 ALabel side A
VB 188 BLabel side B
VB. 188 ALabel side A
VB. 188 BLabel side B
VB 188 A1Runout side A
VB 188 B1Runout side B
VB 188 ALabel side A
VB 188 BLabel side B
JPB 11 nRunout Side A etched
JPB 12 nRunout side B etched
JPB. 11Martix Label Side A
JPB. 12Matrix Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Disques Vogue VB 188 / Disques Vogue VB. 188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Canada | London Records LF.1005First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Disques Vogue (VB 188) 45 V 4036 / Disques Vogue (VB 188) 45. V.4036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Disques Vogue VB.188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Disques Vogue VB.188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | France | Disques Vogue VB.1887", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1971 | France | Disques Vogue VB 188 / Disques Vogue VB. 188First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Lebanon | Melodisc ME 4011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Lebanon | Melodisc ME 4011First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | Portugal | Disques Vogue VATS 3014First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Argentina | Music Hall 31.8107", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Chile | Music Hall 10.3447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Spain | Exit Records B.10697 / 2616-B7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Spain | Exit Records 2.616-B / Exit Records 2616 - B7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Palacio 13.2837", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Madagascar | Disques Vogue 45 V 40367", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Portugal | Disques Vogue VATS 30147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | Disques Vogue VATS 30147", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
18 vinyl pressings of Je N'ai Jamais Aimé Comme Je T'aime are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1971 and 1972.
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Belgium, Canada, Lebanon and more. One of them is Disques Vogue (VB 188) 45 V 4036.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use (VB 188) 45 V 4036, VB.188, VB 188, LF.1005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VB 188 A1 and VB 188 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.