Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 106 486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
020 106486 A ƮA-side etched
020 106486 B ƮB-side etched
IndochineCanary Bay
Vinyl pressings
Canary Bay
by Indochine · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesSynth-popNew WaveElectronicPop
Canary Bay 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 Canary Bay
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Didier Guinochet Productions 106 486Didier Guinochet Productions 106486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DS 106486 A-1 Ʈ IIRunout side A, etched
DS 106486 B-1 Ʈ IIIRunout side B, etched
106 486 ALabel side A
106 486 BLabel side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Clemence Melody 107 430Ariola 107 430
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc
- Runout / matrix
DS 107 430 A-1 106486 A [mirrored J]A Side, "DS" and "106486" are crossed
DS 107 430 B-1 106486 B [mirrored J]B Side, "DS" and "106486" are crossed
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 106 486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Didier Guinochet Productions 106486Didier Guinochet Productions 106.486
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Red Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
106.486 ALabel side A
106.486 BLabel side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Clemence Melody 107 430Ariola 107 430
- Format
- 7", Single, Picture Disc · white disc
- Runout / matrix
DS 107 430 A-1 106486 A [mirrored J]A Side, "DS" and "106486" are crossed
DS 107 430 B-1 106486 B [mirrored J]B Side, "DS" and "106486" are crossed
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | Ariola 106 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Didier Guinochet Productions 106 486 / Didier Guinochet Productions 106486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Didier Guinochet Productions SA 3062First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | France | Clemence Melody 107 430 / Ariola 107 430First year7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | France | Ariola 106 486First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Didier Guinochet Productions 106486 / Didier Guinochet Productions 106.486First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Clemence Melody 107 430 / Ariola 107 430First year7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc, Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc, Colored vinyl |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107.456First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola F-601.702 / Ariola F-601702First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107.456First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords Rek 073 / Stranded Rekords REK 073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Ariola PB-509177", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ACanary Bay3:01
- BLe Train Sauvage3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Canary Bay are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Canary Bay are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Canary Bay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Europe, France, Spain, Sweden. One of them is Ariola 106 486.
How do I tell if my copy of Canary Bay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 106 486, 107 430, 106486, A-107.456) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 106486 A Ʈ and 020 106486 B Ʈ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Canary Bay 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.