US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARDP-3851
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
ARDP-3851-SA LZRunout A side, hand etched
ARDP-3851-SB LZRunout B side, hand etched
MASTERDISKRunout both sides, machine stamped
Gigi D'AgostinoL'amour Toujours
Vinyl pressings
L'amour Toujours
by Gigi D'Agostino · 2000
11 pressings6 countriesItalodanceElectronic
L'amour Toujours was first pressed on vinyl in 2000. 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 L'amour Toujours
4 pressings came out in 2000, 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.
US
July 2000- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARDP-3871-SAMedia Records ARDP-3871-SA
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
2000- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARDP-3870
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Canada
2000- Label and catalog number
- Popular Records POP 4092
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
2000s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Canada | Popular Records POP 4092First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 2000 | US | Arista ARDP-3851First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 2000 | US | Arista ARDP-3870First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2000 | US | Arista ARDP-3871-SA / Media Records ARDP-3871-SAFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 2001 | Italy | NoiseMaker Noisemaker 027 / Media Records Noisemaker 02712", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 2001 | US | Arista 07822-13998-112" | 12" |
| 2002 | France | EMI Music France 7243 5 50714 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM |
| 2002 | France | EMI Music France 550 714 612", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, White Label |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | ZYX Music MAXI 1090-1212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Gigi D'Agostino)12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | Japan | Avex Trax AVJT-253312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1I'll Fly With You (L'Amour Toujours) (Extended)7:08
- B1I'll Fly With You (L'Amour Toujours) (Radio Edit)4:10
- B2Bla Bla Bla4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'amour Toujours are there?
11 vinyl pressings of L'amour Toujours are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 2000 and 2022.
When was L'amour Toujours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2000, in US, Canada. One of them is Arista ARDP-3851.
How do I tell if my copy of L'amour Toujours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ARDP-3851, ARDP-3871-SA, ARDP-3870, POP 4092) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ARDP-3851-SA LZ and ARDP-3851-SB LZ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L'amour Toujours 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.
