France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors 2097 227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MT- 2097 227 ARunout, side A, etched
MT - ̶1̶4̶7̶1̶ - 2097 227 BRunout, side B, etched
Jean-Michel JarreOxygène "2"
Vinyl pressings
Oxygène "2"
by Jean-Michel Jarre · 1977
11 pressings6 countriesSynth-popAmbientElectronic
Oxygène "2" was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Oxygène "2"
4 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors 2097 227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MT- 2097 227 A
MT- XXXX - 2097 227 B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Les Disques Motors 2097 227
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MT- 2097 227 ARunout A, etched
MT - ̶1̶4̶7̶1̶ - 2097 227 BRunout B, etched
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 0123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
0123 A 0000123
0123 B 0000123
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Polydor 0123First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | France | Les Disques Motors 2097 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Les Disques Motors 2097 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Les Disques Motors 2097 227First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Austria | Polydor 2001 7657", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Germany | Polydor 2001 7657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Polydor 900 / Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Mexico | Polydor 900 2001 721 / Polydor 9007", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Mexico | Polydor 900 / Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Polydor 2001 7657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Australia | Polydor 2001 7657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOxygène (Part II)2:40
- BOxygène (Part VI)4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oxygène "2" are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Oxygène "2" are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1981.
When was Oxygène "2" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Argentina. One of them is Les Disques Motors 2097 227.
How do I tell if my copy of Oxygène "2" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2097 227, 0123) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT- 2097 227 A and MT - ̶1̶4̶7̶1̶ - 2097 227 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oxygène "2" 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.
