France
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 840-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO 248840 7 WEA A ƮEtched runout side A
MPO WEA 248840 7 B ƮEtched runout side B
GoldCapitaine Abandonné
Vinyl pressings
Capitaine Abandonné
by Gold · 1985
10 pressings3 countriesChansonPop
Capitaine Abandonné was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Capitaine Abandonné
9 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 709-0WEA 24 8709-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248840-0WEA 24 8840-0
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248840-7WEA 24 8840-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO 248840 7 WEA A ƮEtched runout side A
MPO WEA 248840 7 B ƮEtched runout side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248840-7WEA 24 8840-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 248840 7 WEA A ƮEtched runout side A
MPO WEA 248840 7 B ƮEtched runout side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- WEA PRO 291
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | WEA 24 88407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | WEA 24 88407First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | WEA 248 840-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | WEA 248 709-0 / WEA 24 8709-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | WEA 248840-0 / WEA 24 8840-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | WEA PRO 291First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | WEA 248840-7 / WEA 24 8840-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | WEA 248840-7 / WEA 24 8840-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | WEA 248 840 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Germany | WEA 248 840-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ACapitaine Abandonné3:54
- BJosy-Ann3:34
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Capitaine Abandonné are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Capitaine Abandonné are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Capitaine Abandonné first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Canada, Germany. One of them is WEA 248 840-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Capitaine Abandonné is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 248 840-7, 248 709-0, 248840-0, 248840-7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 248840 7 WEA A Ʈ and MPO WEA 248840 7 B Ʈ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Capitaine Abandonné 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.