US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MT-119
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Collector's Edition
- Runout / matrix
MT-119-ASide A Runout groove, etched
MT-119-BSide B Runout groove, etched
EDP STERLINGSide A & B Runout groove, stamped
Le JetéLa Cage Aux Folles
Vinyl pressings
La Cage Aux Folles
by Le Jeté · 1983
13 pressings9 countriesHi NRGElectronic
La Cage Aux Folles 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 La Cage Aux Folles
13 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MT-119
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Dance Records SKIP 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Dance Records SKIP 1
- Format
- 12", White Label
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Dance Records 7 SKIP 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Australia & New Zealand
1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS-178
- Format
- 12"
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Victor TDS-178First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Canada | Attic ATT 1228First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 601.050 / Dance Records 601050First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Jonathan ATO 12-27030First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Jonathan ATO 27030 / Jonathan ATO 27.030First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI 70731First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Megatone Records MEG M/56First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Spain | Hispavox 549 100First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Dance Records SKIP 1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Dance Records SKIP 1First year12", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1983 | UK | Dance Records 7 SKIP 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records MT-119First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Megatone Records MT-119First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ALa Cage Aux Folles5:41
- BLa Cage Aux Folles (Instrumental)4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Cage Aux Folles are there?
13 vinyl pressings of La Cage Aux Folles are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was La Cage Aux Folles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, Australia & New Zealand, Canada and more. One of them is Megatone Records MT-119.
How do I tell if my copy of La Cage Aux Folles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT-119, SKIP 1, 7 SKIP 1, TDS-178) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT-119-A and MT-119-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Cage Aux Folles 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.