Vinyl pressings
by Michèle Torr · 1977
Une Petite Française was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Y.D. SG 633 A2Runout side A, variant 1
SG 633 B2 Y.D.Runout side B, variant 1
SG 633 A agi Y.D.Runout side A, variant 2
SG 633 B agi Y.D.Runout side B, variant 2
AZU SG 633 A DM CIDIS H Y.D. AC
AZU SG 633 B DM CIDIS Y.D.
SG 633 A2 agi Y.D.Runout side A
SG 633 B2 agi Y.D.Runout side B
B AZU SG633 A DM CIDIS Y.D.Runout A
B AZU SG633 B DM CIDIS Y.D.Runout B
SON 2104 A- ◇G.Runout side A
SON 2104 B- ◇G.Runout side B
2104 ALabel side A
2104 BLabel side B
2104 ALabel side A
2104 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Able AB.843First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Disc'Az SG 633First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Disc'Az SG 633First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Disc'Az SG 633First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | France | Disc'Az SG 633First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Jupiter Records 17 763 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Jupiter Records 17 952 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Lady L L.L. 1002First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Lady L L.L. 1001First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CNR 144.551First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Portugal | Disc'Az IM-10 139First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Disc'Az 45-1520 / Hispavox 45-1520 (SN)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Disc'Az 45-1505 / Hispavox 45-1505 (SN)First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Turkey | BALET BE208First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Sonet SON 2104First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
16 vinyl pressings of Une Petite Française are listed here, from 9 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Disc'Az SG 633.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SG 633, SON 2104, AB.843, 17 763 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Y.D. SG 633 A2 and SG 633 B2 Y.D.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
