France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Y.D. JM JARRE F2 ⩓ [Logo AGI] 81_6 FDM 16015 AStamped, runout side A
Y.D. JM JARRE B F2 ⩓ [Logo AGI] 81_6 FDM 16015 BStamped, runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Les Chants Magnetiques
by Jean-Michel Jarre · 1981
26 pressings15 countriesElectroAmbientElectronic
Les Chants Magnetiques was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Les Chants Magnetiques
26 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 15 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16104
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 292 A//2∇E 1 1 Y.D. J.M. JARRE GB3 ARunout side A, stamped/etched, variant 1
POSP 292 B//1∇E 1 1 Y.D. J.M. JARRE B GB4Runout side B, stamped/etched, variant 1
POSP 292 A//1∇E 1 1 Y.D. J.M. JARRE GB3 ARunout side A, stamped/etched, variant 2
POSP 292 B//2∇E 1 1 Y.D. J.M. JARRE B GB4Runout side B, stamped/etched, variant 2
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 292
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
POSP 292 A//1∇E 1 1Run-out Side A (stamped)
YD. JMJARRE GB3 ARun-out Side A (etched)
POSP 292 B//2∇E 1 1Run-out Side B (stamped)
YD. JMJARRE B GB4Run-out Side B (etched)
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PRO 161Polydor 81 NP 5595
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2002 073
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
2002.073-A YD. JMJARRE A AUST15
2002.073 -B Y.D. JM.JARRE B AUST 15
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Polydor 2002 073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Austria | Polydor 2002 073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2172First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16104First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2812 066First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1981 | Germany | Polydor 2002 073First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 292First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Italy | Polydor 2002 073First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0025First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0025First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Polydor 1261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Polydor 1261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Mexico | Polydor 1261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Mexico | Polydor 1261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ALes Chants Magnetiques (Part 2)3:50
- BLes Chants Magnetiques (Extrait)2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Chants Magnetiques are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Les Chants Magnetiques are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Les Chants Magnetiques first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Disques Dreyfus FDM 16015.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Chants Magnetiques is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FDM 16015, FDM 16104, POSP 292, PRO 161) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Y.D. JM JARRE F2 ⩓ [Logo AGI] 81_6 FDM 16015 A and Y.D. JM JARRE B F2 ⩓ [Logo AGI] 81_6 FDM 16015 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Chants Magnetiques 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.
