France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus 843 624-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO 843 624-1 A STERLING-1Runout Side A, etched
MPO 843 624-1 B STERLING-1Runout Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
En Attendant Cousteau
by Jean-Michel Jarre · 1990
17 pressings12 countriesSynth-popAmbientElectronic
En Attendant Cousteau was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 En Attendant Cousteau
15 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 11 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus 843 624-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
MPO 843 624-1 A STERLING-1Side A
MPO 843 624-1 B STERLING-1Side B
France
1990- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus 843 624-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
MPO 843 624-1 A STERLING-1Side A
MPO 843 624-1 B STERLING-1Side B
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
8436141 A-1U-1-1- STERLING - I DRun-out Side A
8436141 B-1U-1-2 D STERLING - IRun-out Side B
Argentina
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 29253Polydor 843.614-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
29253/AA side
29253/BB side
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 843 614-1Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | Polydor 29253 / Polydor 843.614-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Argentina | Polydor 29253 / Polydor 843.614-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Australia | Polydor 843 614-1 / Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Brazil | Polydor 843 614 1 / Polydor 843 614-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 843 614-1 / Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1 / Polydor 843 614-1First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1990 | France | Disques Dreyfus 843 624-1First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1990 | France | Disques Dreyfus 843 624-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | France | Disques Dreyfus 843 624-1First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1990 | Greece | Polydor 843614-1 / Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Greece | Polydor 843614-1LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1990 | Mexico | Polydor LPE 16690First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Portugal | Polydor 843 614-1 / Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | South Korea | Polydor 843 614-1 / Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Spain | Polydor 843 614-1 / Disques Dreyfus 843 614-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Calypso8:23
- A2Calypso Part 27:10
- A3Calypso Part 3 (Fin De Siècle)6:29
- B1En Attendant Cousteau22:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of En Attendant Cousteau are there?
17 vinyl pressings of En Attendant Cousteau are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1990 and 1991.
When was En Attendant Cousteau first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in France, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Disques Dreyfus 843 624-1.
How do I tell if my copy of En Attendant Cousteau is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 843 624-1, 843 614-1, 29253, 843 614 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 843 624-1 A STERLING-1 and MPO 843 624-1 B STERLING-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is En Attendant Cousteau 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.
