France
1989- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 839 694-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Mlah
by Les Negresses Vertes · 1989
19 pressings13 countriesFolk RockFlamencoChansonRock
Mlah was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Mlah
16 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 13 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Off The Track Records JD-OTT 370 118
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
88 12 JD OTT 370 118 A
88 12 JD OTT 370 118 B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Rhythm King LEFT LP 11
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LYN 23423 EXP 88 12-JD OTT 3 70 1 18 A LEFTLP11ASide A
LYN 23422 H ꟼXƎ 88 12 JD-OTT 370118 B LEFTLP11BSide B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire 9 26029-1Warner Bros. Records 9 26029-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
1-26029-A-SR1 DMM SP1-1 K-DISCRunout, side A, etched
1-26029-B-SR1 DMM SP1-1 K-DISCRunout, side B, etched
1-26029Label, both sides
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Off The Track Records L 30264Festival Records L 30264
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DMX - 73291Runout Side A Etched
DMX - 73292Runout Side B Etched
L30264Label Side A
SMX-73291Label Side A
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- Sire 670.9114
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Off The Track Records L 30264 / Festival Records L 30264First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | Sire 670.9114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Off The Track Records OTT 839 694-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | Polydor 839 694-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Polydor 839 694-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | France | Off The Track Records JD-OTT 370 118First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Germany | Polydor 839 694-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | Off The Track Records VG 5O 484 / Virgin 839 694-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Israel | Off The Track Records OTT 839 694First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | Off The Track Records SNIR 25130First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Italy | Off The Track Records SNIR 25130LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Torso Torso 33129First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Netherlands | Torso 33129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | Off The Track Records OTT 839 694-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Off The Track Records 4D-0640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Italy | Delabel LPDLB 5LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | France | Because Music bec5543329LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1La Valse1:30
- A2Zobi La Mouche3:23
- A3C'Est Pas La Mer A Boire4:25
- A4Voilà L'Été4:00
- A5Orane4:16
- A6La Faim Des Haricots3:56
- B1Les Yeux De Ton Père3:57
- B2Il3:27
- B3L'Homme Des Marais3:30
- B4Les Rablablas Les Roubliblis3:10
- B5Marcelle Ratafia3:10
- B6La Danse Des Négresses Vertes2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mlah are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Mlah are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1989 and 2018.
When was Mlah first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in France, UK, US, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor 839 694-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Mlah is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 839 694-1, JD-OTT 370 118, LEFT LP 11, 9 26029-1) 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 Mlah 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.
