France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Zagora 6313 264
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
010 6313264 A POLYGRAMSide A
010 6313264 B POLYGRAM
Vinyl pressings
Quartier Latin
by Gibson Brothers · 1981
16 pressings14 countriesLatinDiscoReggae-PopElectronic
Quartier Latin was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Quartier Latin
14 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 85468
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC S 85468
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 85468 A1SIDE 1
EPC S 85468 B1SIDE 2
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1 6617World Record Club R 91667
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2374 180
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
23 74 180 S 1 A 320 24 2Runout Side A
23 74 180 S 2 AA 320 24 2Runout Side B
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Biram 2926 506
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1 6617 / World Record Club R 91667First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Austria | Polydor 2374 180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Belgium | Biram 2926 506First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | France | Zagora 6313 264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2374 180First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40157 / Music-Box M. BOX 40157First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Durium DAI 30385First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 660.103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Mariann International MILP 1317First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3230First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Carnaby TXS 3230First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC 85468First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC S 85468First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1981 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.356First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Argentina | Interdisc SLIN 3108LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Quartier Latin6:53
- A2Limbo3:50
- A3I Left My Heart In Jamaica4:14
- A4Sheela3:59
- B1"A" Train To Bombay2:48
- B2Caribbean Concerto5:00
- B3Paranoia3:48
- B4I, I, I Love You3:12
- B5Baisers Sales3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Quartier Latin are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Quartier Latin are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1981 and 1983.
When was Quartier Latin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Zagora 6313 264.
How do I tell if my copy of Quartier Latin is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6313 264, EPC 85468, EPC S 85468, VPL1 6617) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 010 6313264 A POLYGRAM and 010 6313264 B POLYGRAM. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Quartier Latin 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.
