France
November 7, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70635
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Les Rita MitsoukoMarc & Robert
Vinyl pressings
Marc & Robert
by Les Rita Mitsouko · 1988
10 pressings8 countriesAlternative RockChansonSynth-popElectronic
Marc & Robert was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Marc & Robert
7 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2572Virgin V2572
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
V 2572 A-1U-1- TOWN HOUSE DMM DRun-out Side A - stamped / etched
V 2572 B-1U-1- TOWN HOUSE DMM DRun-out Side B - stamped / etched
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin Records Canada Inc. VL 3042Virgin Records Canada Inc. VL3042
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VL-3042-A (CR) STM-TLC
(CR) VL-3042-B STM-TLC
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 209 440-630Virgin 209 440
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM209440 A-1/10-88Side A, stamped
DM209440 B-1/10-88Side B, stamped
209 440-8Inner sleeve
Italy
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2572
- Format
- LP, Album
Portugal
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 605510
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Virgin Records Canada Inc. VL 3042 / Virgin Records Canada Inc. VL3042First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Virgin 209 440-630 / Virgin 209 440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 70635LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Italy | Virgin V 2572First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Portugal | Virgin 605510First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Spain | Virgin T-209 440First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | UK | Virgin V 2572 / Virgin V2572First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 70635First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | Virgin V.G. 50446 / Virgin VG 50446LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | France | Because Music BEC5650061 / Six SARL BEC5650061LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Hip Kit4:56
- A2Smog3:03
- A3Mandolino City2:12
- A4Le Petit Train5:46
- A5Perfect Eyes3:30
- B1Tongue Dance4:45
- B2Singing In The Shower4:22
- B3Petite Fille Princesse3:33
- B4Harpie & Harpo2:56
- B5Ailleurs3:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marc & Robert are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Marc & Robert are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 2019.
When was Marc & Robert first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, UK, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Virgin 70635, released November 7, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Marc & Robert is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70635, V 2572, VL 3042, 209 440-630) 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 Marc & Robert 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.
