France
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 650517 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14-650517-1A-1 AM ARunout side A
14-650517-1B-1 AM ARunout side B
14-650517-1Label side A
14-650517-2Label side B
Jakie QuartzÀ La Vie, À L'amour
Vinyl pressings
À La Vie, À L'amour
by Jakie Quartz · 1987
11 pressings5 countriesChansonSynth-popElectronicPop
À La Vie, À L'amour was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 À La Vie, À L'amour
4 pressings came out in 1987, 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 650517 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
14-650517-1-A-1 AM BRunout side A
14-650517-1-B-1 AM A AMRunout side B
14-650517-1Label side A
14-650517-2Label side B
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Audiogram AD 5027
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- CBS SAMP 1131
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Audiogram AD 5027First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Europe | CBS SAMP 1131First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | France | CBS CBS 650517 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | CBS CBS 650517 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 650517 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 650517 77", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | France | CBS CBS 654754 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 21527", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS CBS 654754 612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | PWL Continental PWLT 3012", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | PWL Continental PWL 307", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AÀ La Vie, À L'amour4:40
- BBye Bye L'ennui4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of À La Vie, À L'amour are there?
11 vinyl pressings of À La Vie, À L'amour are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1987 and 1989.
When was À La Vie, À L'amour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, Canada, Europe. One of them is CBS CBS 650517 6.
How do I tell if my copy of À La Vie, À L'amour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 650517 6, CBS 650517 7, AD 5027, SAMP 1131) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 14-650517-1A-1 AM A and 14-650517-1B-1 AM A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is À La Vie, À L'amour 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.