France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70238
- Format
- LP, Album
Les Rita MitsoukoRita Mitsouko
Vinyl pressings
Rita Mitsouko
by Les Rita Mitsouko · 1984
10 pressings3 countriesNew WavePop RockSynth-popElectronic
Rita Mitsouko was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Rita Mitsouko
5 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 2 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70238
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO 70238 A1Runout A, etched, variant 1
MPO 70238 B1Runout B, etched, variant 1
MPO 70238 A1 ?̶?̶?̶?̶ ?̶ E̶1̶Runout A, etched, variant 2, “?̶” = illegible character
MPO 70238 B1 ?̶?̶?̶A̶ M̶ B̶1̶Runout B, etched, variant 2, “?̶” = illegible character
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 70238
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 206 097Virgin 206 097-320
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM 206097 A-1/84S II IIRunout side A, variant 1
DM 206097 B-1/84 S II IIRunout side B, variant 1
DM 206097 A-1/84S II Made in GermanyRunout side A, variant 2
DM 206097 B-1/84 S II Made in GermanyRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 206 097Virgin 206 097-320
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
DM 206097 A-1/84S II IIRunout A, stamped, etched
DM 206097 B-1/84 S II IIRunout B, stamped, etched
S 206 097 ALabel A
S 206 097 BLabel B
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 097 / Virgin 206 097-320First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Virgin 206 097 / Virgin 206 097-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70238First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Virgin 70238LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 25VB-1029LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 25VB-1029LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | France | Because Music BEC5650057LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Virgin 70238LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Restez Avec Moi4:07
- A2Jalousie4:25
- A3Le Futur N°43:30
- A4La Fille Venue Du Froid6:55
- B1Yaktagan3:23
- B2In My Tea2:56
- B3Marcia Baïla5:30
- B4Oum Khalsoum4:05
- B5Amnésie2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rita Mitsouko are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Rita Mitsouko are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1984 and 2019.
When was Rita Mitsouko first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in France, Europe. One of them is Virgin 70238.
How do I tell if my copy of Rita Mitsouko is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 70238, 206 097) 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 Rita Mitsouko 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.
