UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 13 1843
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Gibson BrothersQuartier Latin
Vinyl pressings
Quartier Latin
by Gibson Brothers · 1981
15 pressings8 countriesLatinDiscoElectronicLatin
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
13 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 7 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 A1843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Blue Injection Label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 1843
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo
- Runout / matrix
EPC-A-1843-A1 TIMTOMSide A runout, hand etched
EPC-A-1843-B1Side B runout, hand etched
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2040 326
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Seite 12040 326 S 1 2 24 320
Seite 22040 326 S 2 2 24 320
Belgium
1981- Label and catalog number
- Biram 2103 338
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
2103 338-ASide A
2103 338-BSide B
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Zagora 6400 518
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | Polydor 2040 326First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Belgium | Biram 2103 338First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1981 | France | Zagora 6400 518First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | France | Zagora 6010 444First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2141 461First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2040 326First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 151.058First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 144.907First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2089First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Carnaby MO 2089First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 13 1843First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 1843First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1843First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Japan | Philips 7PP-1347", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Epic EPCA13184312", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AQuartier Latin5:50
- BQuartier Latin Special6:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Quartier Latin are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Quartier Latin are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1984.
When was Quartier Latin first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Austria, Belgium, France and more. One of them is Epic EPC A 13 1843.
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 EPC A 13 1843, EPC A1843, EPC A 1843, 2040 326) 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 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.
