France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az STEC LP 81
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold, Pink Labels
- Runout / matrix
STEC 81 A1 GPRunout side A
STEC 81 B1Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Polnareff's
by Michel Polnareff · 1971
20 pressings6 countriesPop
Polnareff's was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Polnareff's
4 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 3 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Disc'Az STEC LP 81
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
AZ STEC 81 A1Runout Side A (Stamped)
AZ STEC 81 B1Runout Side B (Stamped)
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia FS-90028
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FS-90028-A TGSide A runout
FS-90028-B TGSide B runout
90028-ASide A label
90028-BSide B label
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Metronome MLP 15.396
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia FS-90028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Disc'Az STEC LP 81LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | France | Disc'Az STEC LP 81LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | France | Disc'Az STEC LP 81First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Disc'Az STEC LP 81First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1971 | France | Disc'Az STEC LP 81LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15.396First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPL-3LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | Japan | Epic ECPL-3LP, Album, Promo, Quadraphonic · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Quadraphonic · Promo |
| 1975 | Germany | Metronome 2001 201.088LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | France | Disc'Az STEC LP 81 / Disc'Az STEC 81LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | France | Disc'Az STEC LP 81 / Disc'Az STEC 81LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Disc'Az STEC 292LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | Germany | Disc'Az STEC 292 / Ariola 800 094-320LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | MICSA se-485LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Belgium | Barclay BE 920.286LP | LP |
| ? | France | Universal Music France 531 654-5 / Enough Records 531 654-5LP, Reissue, Album | LP, Reissue, Album |
| ? | France | Disc'Az STEC 292LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Disc'Az STEC 292LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | Epic ECPN-40LP, Album, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Quadraphonic |
Tracklist
- A1Voyages2:52
- A2Né Dans Un Ice Cream3:20
- A3Petite Petite3:18
- A4Computer's Dream4:15
- A5Le Désert N'est Plus En Afrique3:01
- A6Nos Mots D'Amour3:13
- B1...Mais Encore2:14
- B2Qui A Tué Grand' Maman2:35
- B3Monsieur L'Abbé3:32
- B4Hey You Woman5:21
- B5A Minuit, A Midi3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Polnareff's are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Polnareff's are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1971 and 1979.
When was Polnareff's first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Canada, Germany. One of them is Disc'Az STEC LP 81.
How do I tell if my copy of Polnareff's is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STEC LP 81, FS-90028, MLP 15.396) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STEC 81 A1 GP and STEC 81 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Polnareff's 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.
