US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records LL-01
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
LL-01ASide A
LL-01BSide B
Vinyl pressings
French Kiss
by Lil' Louis · 1989
51 pressings14 countriesHouseAcid HouseTechnoElectronic
French Kiss 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 French Kiss
41 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 12 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records LL 153
- Format
- 12"
- Runout / matrix
LL 153 AEtchings side A
LL 153 BEtchings side AA
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records LL-01
- Format
- 12", White Label
- Runout / matrix
LL-01 ARunout side A
LL-01 BRunout side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records LL-01
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
LL-01ARunout Side A
LL-01BRunout Side B
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Epic 49 68875
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
MASTERDISK TD (MP) XSS-68875-A-1A G1 D9Runout side A, stamped/etched, variant 1
(MP) XSS-68875-B-1A G1 E3Runout side B, etched, variant 1
MASTERDISK TD (MP) XSS-68875-A-1A G1 C 15Runout side A, stamped/etched, variant 2
(MP) XSS-68875-B-1A G1 E1Runout side B, etched, variant 2
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Diamond Records LL-01
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
LL-01/1ARunout side A, variant 1
LL-01/1BRunout side B, variant 1
LL-01ARunout side A, variant 2
LL-01BRunout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 51 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s42 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Unknown | Diamond Records 12306 / Diamond Records LL-01First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1989 | Australia | FFRR 828 170-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Belgium | LD Records LD 8937 / FFRR LD 8937First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Belgium | LD Records LD 8937 RRFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1989 | Belgium | LD Records LD 8937 R / FFRR LD 8937 RFirst year12", Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 886 674-7 / FFRR F 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 886 675-1 / FFRR FX 115First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 828 170-1 / FFRR 828170.1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 886 674-7 / FFRR F 115First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | FFRR 828 170-1 / FFRR 828170.1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP |
| 1989 | France | FFRR 886 674.7 / FFRR 886 674-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Greece | FFRR 886675-1012", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 12", Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Greece | FFRR 828 170-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1989 | Greece | FFRR 886675-1 / FFRR FX 115First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Italy | FFRR 886 674-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Ecuador | London Records 45-230057", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Philippines | London Records 828 170-1 / FFRR 828170.112", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | UK | Not On Label (Lil' Louis) FKU00112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| 2007 | Unknown | Not On Label (Lil' Louis) FK 120112", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Not On Label (Lil' Louis) KISS2K1112", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2011 | US | Epic 49 6887512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2011 | US | Epic 49 6887512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Diamond Records LL-0112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Epic 49 6887512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- This Side A
- A1French Kiss10:02
- A2New York3:40
- That Side B
- B1Wargames (Remix)7:18
- B2Jupiter5:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of French Kiss are there?
51 vinyl pressings of French Kiss are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1989 and 2011.
When was French Kiss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, UK, Europe, Australasia and more. One of them is Diamond Records LL-01.
How do I tell if my copy of French Kiss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LL-01, LL 153, 49 68875, 12306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LL-01A and LL-01B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is French Kiss 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.