France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16022
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
̶M̶P̶O̶ AGI FDM 16022 ARunout side A
̶M̶P̶O̶ AGI FDM 16022 BRunout side B
AG 16022 ALabel side A
AG 16022 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Orient-Express
by Jean-Michel Jarre · 1982
16 pressings8 countriesSynth-popAmbientElectronic
Orient-Express 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 Orient-Express
16 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus FDM 16107
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
MPO FDM- 16107-AA side runout, etched
MPO FDM- 16107- BB side runout, etched
STERLINGB side runout, stamped
UK
May 14, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 430Polydor 2002 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
P O S P 43 0 A // 1 ∇ 42 0 S 1 1 7 STRAWBERRYA-Side run-out, stamped
P O S P 4 30 B // 1 ∇ 42 0 S 1 1 STRAWBERRY 1 5A-Side run-out, stamped
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSP 430Polydor 2002 145
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · red injection label
- Runout / matrix
STRAWBERRY POSP 430 A//1 ∇ 420 S 1 1A Side [stamped]
STRAWBERRY POSP 430 B//1∇420 S 11B Side [stamped]
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 430
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 430 A // 1 ▽ 420 W 1 1 2A side runout - stamped
POSPX 430 B // 1 ▽ 420 W 1 1 2B side runout - stamped
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 430
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
POSPX430 A//1 420 W
POSPX430 B//2 420 W
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16022First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | Disques Dreyfus FDM 16107First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2141 550First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2002 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Polydor POSP 430 / Polydor 2002 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0055First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Polydor 7DM 0055First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2002 149First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Polydor 2141 550First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Polydor 2002 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 2002 149First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 2141 550 / Polydor 21 41 550First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSPX 430First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSPX 430First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1982 | UK | Polydor POSP 430 / Polydor 2002 145First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOrient Express3:48
- BEquinoxe IV4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Orient-Express are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Orient-Express are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Orient-Express first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, UK, Germany, Ireland and more. One of them is Disques Dreyfus FDM 16022.
How do I tell if my copy of Orient-Express is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FDM 16022, FDM 16107, POSP 430, POSPX 430) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ̶M̶P̶O̶ AGI FDM 16022 A and ̶M̶P̶O̶ AGI FDM 16022 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Orient-Express 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.
