France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 896
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jean-Michel JarreEquinoxe 4 (Version Inédite)
Vinyl pressings
Equinoxe 4 (Version Inédite)
by Jean-Michel Jarre · 1979
15 pressings7 countriesSynth-popAmbientElectronic
Equinoxe 4 (Version Inédite) was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Equinoxe 4 (Version Inédite)
13 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 7 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FDM 16003A Y.D.
FDM 16003 B Y.D.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16101Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.101
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Blue Translucent
- Runout / matrix
FDM 16101A2 Y.D.Runout Side A - Variant 1
FDM 16101B1. Y.D.Runout Side B - Variant 1
FDM 16101A1. Y.D.Runout Side A - Variant 2
FDM 16101B1. Y.D.Runout Side B - Variant 2
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FDM 16003A Y.D.
FDM 16003 B Y.D.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FDM 16003A Y.D.
FDM 16003 B Y.D.
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.003
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
FDM 16003A Y.D.
FDM 16003 B Y.D.
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Canada | Polydor 2001 914First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Polydor 2001 896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003 / Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16101 / Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.101First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003 / Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003 / Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.0037", 45 RPM, Single, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Repress |
| 1979 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 160037", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003 / Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16003 / Disques Dreyfus FDM 16.003First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Polydor 2001 896First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Ireland | Polydor 2001 896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Polydor 2001 896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor 2001 896First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Polydor JM 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AEquinoxe Part 43:30
- BEquinoxe Part 3 (Valse)3:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Equinoxe 4 (Version Inédite) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Equinoxe 4 (Version Inédite) are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Equinoxe 4 (Version Inédite) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2001 896.
How do I tell if my copy of Equinoxe 4 (Version Inédite) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2001 896, FDM 16003, FDM 16101, JM 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Equinoxe 4 (Version Inédite) 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.
