Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariston Music AR/00963Ariston Music AR00963
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AR 00963-A [cgd logo] 29.1.85 InzadiRunout side A, etched
AR 00963-B [cgd logo] 29.1.85 InzadiRunout side B, etched
Matia BazarSouvenir
Vinyl pressings
Souvenir
by Matia Bazar · 1985
12 pressings7 countriesChansonVocalPop
Souvenir was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Souvenir
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Japan
May 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Seven Seas K07S-7058
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Brazil
1985- Label and catalog number
- GEL Continental 3-41-101-020Ariston Music 3-41-101-020
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
3.41.101.020 - ALabel side A
3.41.101.020 - BLabel side B
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 107 290
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DM 107290 A-1/85S IRunout Side A
DM 107290 B-2/85S IRunout Side B
Scandinavia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2054
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MRCS 2054-A / 57727-1Runout side A, stamped
MRCS 2054-B / 57728-1Runout side B, stamped
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola A 107 458
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Brazil | GEL Continental 3-41-101-020 / Ariston Music 3-41-101-020First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Ariola 107 290First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Ariston Music AR/00963 / Ariston Music AR00963First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | RT Internacional RTI-7-14-20First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2054First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A 107 458First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola A-107.458First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Seven Seas K07S-7058First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Seven Seas K07S-7058First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Seven Seas K07S-7058First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Japan | Seven Seas K07S-70587", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Clever 14.190 / Carrere 141907", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ASouvenir3:35
- BSulla Scia4:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Souvenir are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Souvenir are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1985 and 1987.
When was Souvenir first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Japan, Brazil, France and more. One of them is Ariston Music AR/00963.
How do I tell if my copy of Souvenir is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AR/00963, K07S-7058, 3-41-101-020, 107 290) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AR 00963-A [cgd logo] 29.1.85 Inzadi and AR 00963-B [cgd logo] 29.1.85 Inzadi. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Souvenir 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.
