France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
B 2056 . 213 DU1 A ΛA-side runout
B 2056 . 213 DU1 B Λ5B-side runout
Marie LaforêtViens, Viens
Vinyl pressings
Viens, Viens
by Marie Laforêt · 1973
21 pressings13 countriesChansonPop
Viens, Viens was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Viens, Viens
18 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2056 213 A1 A18 BRunout etched side A
2056 213 B B ARunout etched side B
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A2056-213 DU1 A A 1 2Runout side A, variant 1, etched [stamped "A 1 2"]
A 2056-213 DU1 B A 1 4Runout side B, variant 1, etched [stamped "A 1 4"]
2056-213 DU1 A A 29Runout side A, variant 2, stamped and etched
A 2056-213 DU1 B A 29Runout side B, variant 2, stamped and etched
France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2056.213-ARunout side A
2056.213-BRunout side B
2056 213 ALabel side A
2056 213 BLabel side B
Belgium
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056 213
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
Ⓟ73 2056 213 AStamped runout side A
Ⓟ73 2056 213 BStamped runout side B
2056 213 ALabel side A
2056 213 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ecuador | Polydor 75063First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | France | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Polydor 2056 213First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Greece | International Polydor Production 2056213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | International Polydor Production 20562137", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1973 | Guatemala | Polydor 20 56 240First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Israel | Polydor 2056 213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Japan | Polydor DP 1910First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | International Polydor Production 20562137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Turkey | Polydor 2056 2137", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Viens, Viens are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Viens, Viens are listed here, from 13 countries.
When was Viens, Viens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France, Belgium, Ecuador, Germany and more. One of them is Polydor 2056 213.
How do I tell if my copy of Viens, Viens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2056 213, 75063, 2056213, 20 56 240) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B 2056 . 213 DU1 A Λ and B 2056 . 213 DU1 B Λ5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Viens, Viens 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.