Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-306
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM-306-A
AM-306-B
Lucille StarrThe French Song
Vinyl pressings
The French Song
by Lucille Starr · 1984
12 pressings2 countriesChansonPop
The French Song 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 The French Song
1 pressing came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Netherlands | A&M Records 13 866 AT7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | A&M Records AM-306First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AMX-3067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-3067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AMX-3067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AMX-3067", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-3067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-3067", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AM-3067", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | A&M Records AMX-3067", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | ARC Records 103.807", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | ARC Records 103.807", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- Side1The French Song2:41
- Side2Colinda2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The French Song are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The French Song are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 1984.
When was The French Song first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Canada. One of them is A&M Records AM-306.
How do I tell if my copy of The French Song is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM-306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM-306-A and AM-306-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The French Song 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.
