Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 203 922Ariola 203 922-365
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
203922 A-1/81S lllSide A
203922 B-1/81S lllSide B
Mireille MathieuFrench Collection
Vinyl pressings
French Collection
by Mireille Mathieu · 1981
20 pressings3 countriesChansonSchlagerPop
French Collection was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 French Collection
1 pressing came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
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.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | Ariola 203 922 / Ariola 203 922-365First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRD2-0010 / Ariola 203 922-365LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000 / AriolaLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1987 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | USSR | Мелодия С60 24735 000 / AriolaLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Ariola 203 922 / Ariola 203 922-365LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Bravo Tu As Gagné4:36
- A2Une Femme Amoureuse (Woman In Love)4:04
- A3A Blue Bayou3:57
- A4Un Manege En Hiver5:40
- A5Mille Colombes3:49
- B1Santa Maria De La Mer3:37
- B2Toi Et Moi3:21
- B3On L'appelait Chicano3:42
- B4Un Enfant Viendra3:31
- B5Le Canotier De Maurice Chevalier5:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of French Collection are there?
20 vinyl pressings of French Collection are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1981 and 1990.
When was French Collection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany. One of them is Ariola 203 922.
How do I tell if my copy of French Collection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 203 922) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 203922 A-1/81S lll and 203922 B-1/81S lll. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is French Collection 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.
