France
June 1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3404Side A handwritten
CBS 3404Side B handwritten
Vinyl pressings
L’été Indien (Africa)
by Joe Dassin · 1975
38 pressings11 countriesChansonPop
L’été Indien (Africa) was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 L’été Indien (Africa)
25 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 10 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
June 1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3404 ARunout A stamped
CBS 3404 BRunout B stamped
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3404 ASide A stamped
CBS 3404 BSide B stamped
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3404 A1Side A Stamped
CBS 3404 B1Side B Stamped
France
1975- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 3404
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 3404 ARunout side A
CBS 3404 BRunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 38 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50086First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | RCA Victor PB-50086First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 34047", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3404 / CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Germany | CBS CBS S 3404 / CBS CBS 3404First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Greece | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Greece | CBS CBS 3404First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia C5-10107", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | CBS CBS 34047", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | France | CBS CBS 34047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AL’été Indien (Africa)4:30
- BMoi J'ai Dit Non2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L’été Indien (Africa) are there?
38 vinyl pressings of L’été Indien (Africa) are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was L’été Indien (Africa) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in France, Canada, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is CBS CBS 3404, released June 1975.
How do I tell if my copy of L’été Indien (Africa) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 3404, PB-50086, CBS S 3404, ECPB-354) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 3404 and CBS 3404. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L’été Indien (Africa) 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.
