UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHS 12 2774
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
K-RamMénage À Trois
Vinyl pressings
Ménage À Trois
by K-Ram · 1983
11 pressings5 countriesBoogieElectronicFunk / Soul
Ménage À Trois was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Ménage À Trois
1 pressing came out in 1983, 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 2774First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Europe | Chrysalis 601 44612", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Europe | Chrysalis 106 7427", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Chrysalis 880340 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, White Label |
| 1984 | Greece | Chrysalis 880340 1 / Chrysalis LP 880340 112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 3607", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Chrysalis CHS 3607", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis CHSC-277412", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Spain | Chrysalis CHS 27747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 12 277412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Chrysalis CHS 27747", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMénage À Trois (Whopper Chopper Mix)5:30
- B1Ménage À Trois3:40
- B2Ménage À Trois (Instrumental)4:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ménage À Trois are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ménage À Trois are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Ménage À Trois first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK. One of them is Chrysalis CHS 12 2774.
How do I tell if my copy of Ménage À Trois is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CHS 12 2774) 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 Ménage À Trois 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.