France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 045-1
- Format
- 12"
Vinyl pressings
Rendez-Vous
by Jean-Michel Jarre · 1986
35 pressings13 countriesSynth-popAmbientElectronic
Rendez-Vous was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Rendez-Vous
34 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 13 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus D12-4010
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO- D 12- 4010- A- Y.D.Side A - Etchings runout groove
MPO- D-12- 4010 -B- Y.D.Side B - Etchings runout groove
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus DOO 4010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO- AM DOO-4010 A2Runout Side A
MPO- DOO 4010- BRunout Side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus 884 628-7Disques Dreyfus DOO 4010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Disques Dreyfus DOO 4010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO- AM DOO-4010 A2Runout side A
MPO- DOO 4010- B STERLINGRunout side B
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POSPX 788Disques Dreyfus 885 045-1
- Format
- 12", Single · Jarre Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
POSPX 788 A // 1 ▽ 420 D ["O" over "G", crossed out] M = FRANCE 1 1 1A side runout, stamped
POSPX 788 B // 1 ▽ 420 D M = FRANCE 1 1 1B side runout, stamped
Y.D.B side runout, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Argentina | Polydor 00186First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australasia | Polydor 883 892-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Polydor PDS 2293 / Polydor 883 892-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Ecuador | Polydor 75355 / Polydor 883 892-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 885 045-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | France | Disques Dreyfus D12-4010First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Disques Dreyfus DOO 4010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Disques Dreyfus 884 628-1 / Disques Dreyfus D12-401012", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 1986 | France | Disques Dreyfus 884 628-7 / Disques Dreyfus DOO 4010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Disques Dreyfus DOO 4010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 885 045-1 / Disques Dreyfus 885 045-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 892-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Special Edition |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 885 321-7First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor 883 892-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Polydor 13MM 7032 / Disques Dreyfus 13MM 7032First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AFourth Rendez-Vous = Quatrième Rendez-Vous3:46
- BFirst Rendez-Vous = Premier Rendez-Vous2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rendez-Vous are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Rendez-Vous are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Rendez-Vous first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 885 045-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Rendez-Vous is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 885 045-1, D12-4010, DOO 4010, 884 628-7) 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 Rendez-Vous 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.
