US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD 14425
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
77 NP 2983
77 NP 2985
PD-14424-77-NP-2983-S-CP-1 J.G. MASTERDISK
PD-14425-77-NP-2985-S-CP-1 J.G. MASTERDISK
Vinyl pressings
Oxygene (Part 4)
by Jean-Michel Jarre · 1976
47 pressings19 countriesSynth-popAmbientElectronic
Oxygene (Part 4) was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Oxygene (Part 4)
1 pressing came out in 1976, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 47 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s45 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | US | Polydor PD 14425First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1977 | Australia | Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor DJ 127", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Les Disques Motors 2097 2147", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1977 | France | Les Disques Motors 2097 2147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Les Disques Motors 2097 2147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Les Disques Motors 2097 2147", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ireland | Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Ireland | Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2001 7217", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2001 7217", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2001 7217", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2001 7217", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AOxygène Part IV3:30
- BOxygène Part VI4:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oxygene (Part 4) are there?
47 vinyl pressings of Oxygene (Part 4) are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was Oxygene (Part 4) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US. One of them is Polydor PD 14425.
How do I tell if my copy of Oxygene (Part 4) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD 14425) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 77 NP 2983 and 77 NP 2985. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oxygene (Part 4) 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.
