France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Clemence Melody 201 959Clemence Melody 201959
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo]82-11 201959 A Ʈ 201 959 ASide A, runout
[AGI logo]82-11 201959 B 201959 B ƮSide B, runout
IndochineL'Aventurier
Vinyl pressings
L'Aventurier
by Indochine · 1982
15 pressings4 countriesNew WaveSynth-popPop RockElectronic
L'Aventurier was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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'Aventurier
2 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Clemence Melody 201 959
- Format
- LP, Mini-Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 201 959 / Clemence Melody 201959First yearLP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 201 959 / Clemence Melody 201959LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Mini-Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 201 959 / Clemence Melody 201959LP, Mini-Album, Reissue | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | France | Clemence Melody 201 959First yearLP, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Clemence Melody 201 959 / Clemence Melody 201959LP, Mini-Album, Reissue | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 201 959LP, Mini-Album, Stereo | LP, Mini-Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 201 959 / Ariola 201 959-270LP, Mini-Album | LP, Mini-Album |
| 1983 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords KOD 11912", Mini-Album, 45 RPM | 12", Mini-Album, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords KOD 11912", Mini-Album, 45 RPM | 12", Mini-Album, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords KOD 11912", Mini-Album, 45 RPM | 12", Mini-Album, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords KOD 11912", Mini-Album, 45 RPM | 12", Mini-Album, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Sweden | Stranded Rekords EKO 13012", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Mispress | 12", 45 RPM, Mini-Album, Mispress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Clemence Melody 201 959 / Sony Music 201 959LP, Mini-Album, Reissue | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | France | Indochine Records 88875084781 / Sony Music 88875084781LP, Mini-Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Clemence Melody 201 959 / Clemence Melody 201959LP, Mini-Album, Reissue | LP, Mini-Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1L'Aventurier3:49
- A2L'Opportuniste2:23
- A3Leila3:54
- B1Docteur Love2:31
- B2Indochine (Les 7 Jours De Pékin)2:25
- B3Dizzidence Politik (Pacifik Version)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Aventurier are there?
15 vinyl pressings of L'Aventurier are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1982 and 2015.
When was L'Aventurier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France. One of them is Clemence Melody 201 959.
How do I tell if my copy of L'Aventurier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 201 959) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AGI logo]82-11 201959 A Ʈ 201 959 A and [AGI logo]82-11 201959 B 201959 B Ʈ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L'Aventurier 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.