Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- CBS C5-8162
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
8162A-1B-2HG ② 0Runout Side A
8162 B-1A-2HG 0Runout Side B
8162 ALabel Side A
8162 BLabel Side B
Joe DassinA Toi
Vinyl pressings
A Toi
by Joe Dassin · 1976
11 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
A Toi 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 A Toi
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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | CBS C5-8162First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 49777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 49777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 49777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 49777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | CBS CBS 49777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Greece | CBS CBS 49777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Portugal | CBS 49777", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS CBS 49777", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Costa Rica | CBS 121247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | CBS CBS 65027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AA Toi2:50
- BLe Café Des Trois Colombes4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Toi are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Toi are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1978.
When was A Toi first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Canada. One of them is CBS C5-8162.
How do I tell if my copy of A Toi is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C5-8162) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8162A-1B-2HG ② 0 and 8162 B-1A-2HG 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Toi 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.
