France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 30 U 153
- Format
- LP
Gérard KrémerTahiti / Bora-Bora
Vinyl pressings
Tahiti / Bora-Bora
by Gérard Krémer · 1972
16 pressings6 countriesPacificFolkWorld& Country
Tahiti / Bora-Bora 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 Tahiti / Bora-Bora
6 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.
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 30 U 153Arion 30 U 153
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AR 30153 ALabel Side A
AR 30153 BLabel Side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 30 U 153Arion 30 U 153
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
AR 30153 ALabel Side A
AR 30153 BLabel Side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 30 U 153Arion 30 U 153
- Format
- LP · Dark Blue label Logo
- Runout / matrix
AR 30153 A GPLabel Side A
AR 30153 BLabel Side B
France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Arion ARN 30 U 153Arion 30 U 153
- Format
- LP · Dark Blue label Logo
- Runout / matrix
AR 30153 A1 αgoStamped runout A
AR 30153 B1 αgoStamped runout B
AR 30153 ALabel Side A
AR 30153 BLabel Side B
Japan
1972- Label and catalog number
- Arion PA-6038
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PA 6038 AⓈ 1 2 1 Y 2 1 Y Ⓑ [Circled Squiggle]Runout Side 1 (stamped)
PA 6038 B 1 1 1 Y 2 1 Y Ⓑ [Circled Squiggle]Runout Side 2 (stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Arion ARN 30 U 153First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | France | Arion ARN 30 U 153 / Arion 30 U 153First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | France | Arion ARN 30 U 153 / Arion 30 U 153First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | France | Arion ARN 30 U 153 / Arion 30 U 153First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | France | Arion ARN 30 U 153 / Arion 30 U 153LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| 1972 | France | Arion ARN 30 U 153 / Arion 30 U 153First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Japan | Arion PA-6038First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Italy | Arion FARN 1012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | Italy | Arion FARN 91012LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | US | Musical Heritage Society MHS 3093LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Arion FARN 91012LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Arion OP 222LP | LP |
| ? | Canada | Arion OP-222LP | LP |
| ? | France | Arion ARN 30 U 153LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Arion 6.22948 AO / Arion 6.22948LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Arion ARN 30153LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Tahiti
- A1Otéa1:45
- A2Uté1:40
- A3Otéa0:45
- A4Aparima1:10
- A5Otéa0:50
- A6Ua Hiti O Té Râ1:15
- A7Otéa0:40
- A8Himéné Tama'I1:10
- A9Apamai Ia'U0:58
- A10Otéa0:45
- A11Tahiti Hére1:00
- A12Otéa0:20
- A13To Rima Rari E2:30
- A14Otéa1:17
- Bora-Bora
- B1Ia Orana1:35
- B2Pikoé Moé Ana2:00
- B3Marama E Tura Ma2:15
- B4Himéné Tarava2:15
- B5Uté2:25
- B6Moanapoiri1:42
- B7Tamuré0:26
- B8Pao'A2:00
- B9Bora-Bora1:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tahiti / Bora-Bora are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Tahiti / Bora-Bora are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1972 and 1975.
When was Tahiti / Bora-Bora first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France, Japan. One of them is Arion ARN 30 U 153.
How do I tell if my copy of Tahiti / Bora-Bora is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARN 30 U 153, PA-6038) 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 Tahiti / Bora-Bora 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.