France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 14.218Zagora 14218
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
Ʈ 14218 ARunout side A
[SNA Logo] Ʈ 14218 BRunout side B
14218/1Label side A
14218/2Label side B
La Compagnie CréoleA.I.É.
Vinyl pressings
A.I.É.
by La Compagnie Créole · 1987
21 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / SoulPop
A.I.É. was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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.I.É.
16 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8749
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 8749
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
8749 AA-Side runout, hand-etched
8749 BB-Side runout, hand-etched
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Saisons SNS-12-6601
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Saisons SNS-6601
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
(CR) SNS-6601 A SNB ELEtched runout side A
SNS-6601 B SNB EL (CR)Etched runout side B
SNS-6601Label matrix side A,B
Germany
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAR 6.20772
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Saisons SNS-12-6601First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Canada | Saisons SNS-6601First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 14.218 / Zagora 14218First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 8749First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 8749First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 14.218 / Zagora 1421812", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1987 | Germany | Carrere CAR 6.20772First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Carrere CAR 6.14864First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Carrere CAR 6.14864First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Italy | Carrere CAR 72508First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Carrere CAR 72020First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Portugal | Carrere 547-M-VRPFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Sanni Records CAR 12151First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Carrere CAR 151 / Sanni Records CAR 151First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Carrere CAR 151First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | France | M10 123176 / Joker Music 12317612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | France | Pardonnez-nous PN0112", 45 RPM, Remastered | 12", 45 RPM, Remastered |
Tracklist
- AA.I.E. (A Moun'La)3:58
- BOle Manbole2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A.I.É. are there?
21 vinyl pressings of A.I.É. are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1987 and 2019.
When was A.I.É. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, Canada, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Carrere 14.218.
How do I tell if my copy of A.I.É. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 14.218, 8749, SNS-12-6601, SNS-6601) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Ʈ 14218 A and [SNA Logo] Ʈ 14218 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A.I.É. 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.