France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11 228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA 11228 ARunout side A
MPO WEA 11228 BRunout side B
Michel PolnareffUne Simple Mélodie / J'ai Tant De Choses A Dire
Vinyl pressings
Une Simple Mélodie / J'ai Tant De Choses A Dire
by Michel Polnareff · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesBalladChansonPop
Une Simple Mélodie was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Une Simple Mélodie
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 5 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11 228Atlantic 11.228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo stamped] [Hand etched] WEA 11228 ARunout side A
[A.R.E.A.C.E.M. logo stamped] [Hand etched] WEA 11228 BRunout side B
11.228 AOn center label side A
11.228 BOn center label side B
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11 228 EC
- Format
- 7", Single
France
1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic PRO 108
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Belgium
1978- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 11228
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
A 11228Label Side A
B 11228Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic 11228First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Belgium | Atlantic 11228First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Canada | Atlantic F11 228First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Canada | Atlantic F11 228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Atlantic 11 228First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | France | Atlantic PRO 108First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | France | Atlantic 11 228 / Atlantic 11.228First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | France | Atlantic 11 228 ECFirst year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1978 | Japan | Epic 06・5P-15First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1978 | Spain | Atlantic 45-1802First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AUne Simple Mélodie3:35
- BJ'ai Tellement De Choses A Dire (Des Mots Et Des Images)4:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Une Simple Mélodie are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Une Simple Mélodie are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Une Simple Mélodie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in France, Belgium, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Atlantic 11 228.
How do I tell if my copy of Une Simple Mélodie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 11 228, 11 228 EC, PRO 108, 11228) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO WEA 11228 A and MPO WEA 11228 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Une Simple Mélodie 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.
