Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 609 261
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
609261 A-1Etched on runout area side A
609261 B-1Etched on runout area side B
S 609 261 AOn label side A
S 609 261 BOn label side B
Vinyl pressings
C'est L'amour
by Leopold Nord & Vous · 1987
18 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
C'est L'amour 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 C'est L'amour
16 pressings came out in 1987, 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.
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 609 261
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
609 261 A-1Runout Groove Side A
609 261 B-1Runout Groove Side B
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 125.028
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
125 028-AI FOON Z1Runout side A, etched
125 028-BI FOON Z1Runout side B, etched
Belgium
1987- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 130.028Carrere 130 028
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
130.028-A₁ FOON MASTERINGRunout side A, etched
130.028-AB₁_B FOON MASTERINGRunout side B, etched
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 609-261
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 109 261Ariola 109-261
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
109∙261∙A [Cinram 'CR' logo]Side A runout
109∙261-B [Cinram 'CR' logo]Side B runout
109-261-ASide A label in parentheses
109-261-BSide B label in parentheses
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Belgium | Carrere 125.028First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Belgium | Carrere 130.028 / Carrere 130 028First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Ariola 609-261First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Ariola 109 261 / Ariola 109-261First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Ariola 609 261First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Ariola 609 261First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Ariola 109 261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Carrere 130.028First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Ariola 109 261First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Ariola 109 261 / Ariola 109261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Germany | Ariola 109 261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Greece | Ariola 4408First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Ariola 609 261First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Ariola 109 261First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 3A 609261First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1048007", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AC'est L'amour (Love Remix)5:25
- B1C'est L'amour (Instrumental)3:21
- B2C'est L'amour (Version 45T)3:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of C'est L'amour are there?
18 vinyl pressings of C'est L'amour are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1987 and 1988.
When was C'est L'amour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Belgium, Canada, France and more. One of them is Ariola 609 261.
How do I tell if my copy of C'est L'amour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 261, 125.028, 130.028, 609-261) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 609261 A-1 and 609261 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is C'est L'amour 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.