France
December 1983- Label and catalog number
- Trema 310 154Trema 310.154
- Format
- LP, Album · Disco France Pressing
- Runout / matrix
[AGI logo] 8312 31 0154 AA-side runout stamped
[AGI logo] 8312 31 0 154 BB-side runout stamped
Michel SardouVladimir Ilitch
Vinyl pressings
Vladimir Ilitch
by Michel Sardou · 1983
10 pressings4 countriesChansonPop
Vladimir Ilitch was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Vladimir Ilitch
4 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 2 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Trema 310 154Trema 310.154
- Format
- LP, Album · MPO Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO 310 154 A1A side etched
MPO 310 154 B1B side etched
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Trema 310 154Trema 310.154
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MPO 310154 AHand etched runout side A
MPO 310154 BxHand etched runout side B
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- Trema-RCA 310 154Trema-RCA 310.154
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | France | Trema 310 154 / Trema 310.154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Trema 310 154 / Trema 310.154First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Trema-RCA 310 154 / Trema-RCA 310.154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | France | Trema 310 154 / Trema 310.154First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Canada | Trema 310.154-XLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Trema 310 154 / Trema 310.154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | Barclay L28B 1105LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | France | Trema 310 154 / Trema 310.154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Trema 310 154 / Trema 310.154LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | France | Trema 310 154 / Trema 310.154LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Vladimir Ilitch4:30
- A2La Chanteuse De Rock2:55
- A3Elle S'en Va De Moi3:48
- A4Bière Et Fraulein3:07
- A5Les Bateaux Du Courrier3:38
- B1Si L'on Revient Moins Riches4:05
- B2Les Yeux D'un Animal3:47
- B3A L'italienne3:33
- B4L'an Mil6:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Vladimir Ilitch are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Vladimir Ilitch are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Vladimir Ilitch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in France, Netherlands. One of them is Trema 310 154, released December 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Vladimir Ilitch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 310 154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, [AGI logo] 8312 31 0154 A and [AGI logo] 8312 31 0 154 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Vladimir Ilitch 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.
