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Jean-Michel JarreZoolookologie (Remix)

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Zoolookologie (Remix)

by Jean-Michel Jarre · 1985

14 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronic

Zoolookologie (Remix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Zoolookologie (Remix)

12 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 5 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

1985
Label and catalog number
Disques Dreyfus FDM 12-16029
Format
12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

MPO FDM- 12- 16029- A STERLING STERLINGSide A - Etchings runout groove

MPO FDM- 12 - 16029- B STERLINGSide B - Etchings runout groove

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France

1985
Label and catalog number
Disques Dreyfus FDM 16029
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

FDM - 16029 - A1Etched side A variant 1

FDM - 16029 - B1Etched side B variant 1

MPO FDM - 16029 - A¹ sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢEtched side A variant 2

MPO FDM - 16029 - BEtched side B variant 2

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Disques Dreyfus POSPX 740Polydor 881 903-1
Format
12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Runout / matrix

POSPX 740 A // 1 ∇ (4 crossed over) 130 1 1 2 POSP- X - 740-ARun-out Side A

POSPX 740 B // 1 ∇ 130 1 1 1 POSP- X-740- BRun-out Side B

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Polydor POSP 740Disques Dreyfus 881903-7
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

POSP 740 A//1∇130 1 1Stamped

POSP-740AEtched

POSP740 B//1∇130 1 1Stamped

POSP-740-BEtched

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Polydor POSPG 740
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

POSP 740 A/1▽4̶2̶0̶ 130 POSP-740AA side runout, variant 1

POSP740 B/1▽130 1 1 POSP-740-BB side runout, variant 1

2001721A//1▽420W 1 2 1C side runout, variant 1

2001721B//1▽420W 1 1 1D side runout, variant 1

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UK

1985
Label and catalog number
Polydor POSPX 740-DJPolydor 881 903-1
Format
12", 45 RPM, Promo
Runout / matrix

POSPX 740 A // 1 ∇ (4 crossed over) 130 1 1 2A side runout: stamped

POSP- X - 740-AA side runout: etched

POSPX 740 B // 1 ∇ 130 1 1 1B side runout: stamped

POSP- X-740- BB side runout: etched

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 14 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s14 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1985AustraliaPolydor 881 903-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985AustraliaPolydor 881 903-7 / Disques Dreyfus 881 903-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985FranceDisques Dreyfus FDM 12-16029First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
1985FranceDisques Dreyfus FDM 16029First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985FranceDisques Dreyfus D12 400312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue
1985FranceDisques Dreyfus DOO 40037", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue
1985GermanyPolydor 881 903-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985SpainPolydor 881 903-7 / Disques Dreyfus 881 903-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985SpainPolydor 881 903-1 / Disques Dreyfus 881 903-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
1985UKDisques Dreyfus POSPX 740 / Polydor 881 903-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
1985UKPolydor POSP 740 / Disques Dreyfus 881903-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1985UKPolydor POSPG 740First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited
1985UKPolydor POSPX 740-DJ / Polydor 881 903-1First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo
1985GermanyPolydor 881 903-7 / Disques Dreyfus 881 903-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single

Tracklist

  1. AZoolookologie (Single Remix)3:44
  2. BEthnicolor II3:52

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Zoolookologie (Remix) are there?

14 vinyl pressings of Zoolookologie (Remix) are listed here, from 5 countries.

When was Zoolookologie (Remix) first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1985, in France, UK, Germany, Australia and more. One of them is Disques Dreyfus FDM 12-16029.

How do I tell if my copy of Zoolookologie (Remix) is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FDM 12-16029, FDM 16029, POSPX 740, POSP 740) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO FDM- 12- 16029- A STERLING STERLING and MPO FDM- 12 - 16029- B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Zoolookologie (Remix) 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.

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