France
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84691
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 809 CBS 84691 ASide A runout
[AGI logo] 809 CBS 84691 BSide B runout
Joe DassinMélancolie
Vinyl pressings
Mélancolie
by Joe Dassin · 1980
11 pressings8 countriesChansonPop
Mélancolie was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Mélancolie
9 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Canada
November 1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS PFC 90628
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PFC-90628-A-1A-2HZ: DMSide A runout
PFC-90628-B-1A-2HZ: DM-15Side B runout
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic 144779
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Colombia
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS 14-1458
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Greece
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS 84691
- Format
- Compilation, LP
Israel
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84691
- Format
- Compilation, LP
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Epic 144779First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Colombia | CBS 14-1458First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | CBS CBS 84691First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | CBS 84691LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1980 | Greece | CBS 84691First yearCompilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1980 | Israel | CBS CBS 84691First yearCompilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1980 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 84691First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 84691First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS COL 10074First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | CBS PFC 90628First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | CBS CBS 84691LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Le Dernier Slow (Blu)3:30
- A2Si Tu T'Appelles Mélancolie3:17
- A3Ça Va Pas Changer Le Monde3:00
- A4Salut3:20
- A5Blue Country (Home Made Ice Cream)3:10
- A6Sylvie3:06
- B1The Guitar Don't Lie (Le Marché Aux Puces)4:14
- B2Et Si Tu N'Existais Pas3:25
- B3Happy Birthday (Balleto)4:48
- B4Le Café Des 3 Colombes ('T Klein Cafe Aan De Haven)4:12
- B5S'Aimer Sous La Pluie3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mélancolie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mélancolie are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Mélancolie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, Canada, Brazil, Colombia and more. One of them is CBS CBS 84691.
How do I tell if my copy of Mélancolie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 84691, PFC 90628, 144779, 14-1458) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AGI logo] 809 CBS 84691 A and [AGI logo] 809 CBS 84691 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mélancolie 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.
