Canada
1983- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 652
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Gim-MixLe Parisien
Vinyl pressings
Le Parisien
by Gim-Mix · 1983
19 pressings10 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Le Parisien was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Le Parisien
5 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 4372CBS A 4372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Scandinavia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Harlekin HMS 1315/12
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HMS 1315-12-A BA-EF TαRunout A var.1 etched
HMS 1315-12-B BA-EF TαRunout B var.1 etched
(HMS 1315/12 A)Label A
(HMS 1315/12 B)Label B
Scandinavia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Harlekin HMS 1315
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
HMS-1315-A2 TαA side runout, etched
HMS-1315-B TαB side runout, etched
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS A 4372
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | A&M Records AM 652First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | CBS CBS A 4372First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Germany | CBS CBS A 4372 / CBS A 4372First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Harlekin HMS 1315/12First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Harlekin HMS 1315First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records SP 2302212", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Finland | Polarvox RPS 1867" | 7" |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 072-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 072-112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Polydor 881 072-112", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | CBS CBSA 12.437212", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Italy | RCA PB 67557", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Sky SKY 4150 SS / Sky 41507", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Sky SKY 119555 SM / Sky SKY 11955512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | South Africa | RPM RPM 00 / 62012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ALe Parisien (Vocal - Version Longue Club Mix)5:56
- B1Le Parisien (Instrumental)5:53
- B2Resistant Au Feu3:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Parisien are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Le Parisien are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Le Parisien first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Canada, Germany, Scandinavia. One of them is A&M Records AM 652.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Parisien is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 652, CBS A 4372, HMS 1315/12, HMS 1315) 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 Le Parisien 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.