Vinyl pressings
by Indochine · 1985
3e Sexe / 3 Nuits Par Semaine 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.
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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.
MPO Ʈ 601866 ASide A runout, hand-etched
MPO Ʈ 601 866 BSide B runout, hand-etched
(601.866 A)Label side A
(601.866 B)Label side B
107 540 AxEtched, side A - variant 1
MPO 107 540 BxEtched, side B - variant 1
MPO 107540 AEtched, side A - variant 2
MPO 107540 BEtched, side B - variant 2
107-540 A1 CRSide A
107-540 B1 CRSide B
107-540-ASide A label
107-540-BSide B label
601 866 ALabel side A
601 866 BLabel side B
DM 107540 A-1/85S I IIRunout side A, variant 1, 3
DM 107540 B-1/85S I IIIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 107540 A-1/85S I VRunout side A, variant 2
DM 107540 B-1/85S I IIRunout side B, variant 2, 3
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Ariola 601 866First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1985 | Canada | Ariola 107-540First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 601 866 / Ariola 601866First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 107 540First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Ariola 601866 / Ariola 601.866First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Ariola 107540 / Ariola 107.540First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola 107540 / Ariola 107.540First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords 12 REK 076 / Stranded Rekords 12" REK 076First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords REK 076 / Stranded Rekords Rek 076First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords 12 REK 076 / Stranded Rekords 12" REK 076First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
10 vinyl pressings of 3e Sexe / 3 Nuits Par Semaine are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, Canada, Europe, Sweden and more. One of them is Ariola 601866.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 601866, 107540, 601 866, 107-540) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO Ʈ 601866 A and MPO Ʈ 601 866 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
