Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 206 087
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold Cover
- Runout / matrix
020 206087 A-1 M1Side A runout, stamped, except "020 M1" etched
020 206087 B-1 II M1Side B runout, stamped, except "020 II M1" etched
Vinyl pressings
Les Grandes Chansons Françaises
by Mireille Mathieu · 1985
21 pressings15 countriesChansonPop
Les Grandes Chansons Françaises was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Les Grandes Chansons Françaises
10 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Argentina
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola TLP 50298
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- PolyTel PTF 1 7018
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 206.087
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO 206 087 AA-side runout
MPO 206 087 BB-side runout
Israel
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola BAN 206087
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
016 206087 A-1Side A runout
016 206087 B-1Side B runout
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Ariola ARL 39215
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
76 ARL 39215 1L 85Etching Side A variant 1
76 ARL 39215 2L 85Etching Side B variant 1
76 ARL 39215 1L - 25-10-85 - DD - [cgd logo]Etching Side A variant 2
76 ARL 39215 2L - 25-10-85 - DD - [cgd logo]Etching Side B variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Argentina | Ariola TLP 50298First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Canada | PolyTel PTF 1 7018First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | France | Ariola 206.087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Ariola 206 087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Not On Label 206 087LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Israel | Ariola BAN 206087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Ariola ARL 39215First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Mexico | Ariola LA-661 / Ariola 207.525First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Portugal | Ariola 02.206087.50First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola I - 206.087 / Ariola I 206087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Ariola I 206087 / Ariola I-206.087First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | Brazil | Ariola 710 8347 / Ariola 104.8347LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Brazil | Ariola 104 8347LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRD2-142 / Ariola 206 087LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Korea | Seoul Records SOPR-027 / Seoul Records SRD2-142LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | New Enigma Records NG LP07 / New Enigma Records NGLP 07LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | Ariola Aric1068LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Hymne À L'amour3:24
- A2Je Suis Seule Ce Soir4:00
- A3C'est Si Bon2:49
- A4Padam, Padam3:04
- A5Le Premier Rendez-vous2:52
- A6Les Trois Cloches4:30
- A7Moulin Rouge2:37
- A8Ne Me Quitte Pas4:31
- B1Comme D'habitude (My Way)4:02
- B2La Vie En Rose3:27
- B3Plaisir D'amour2:28
- B4Milord4:15
- B5Parlez-moi D'amour3:16
- B6Non Je Ne Regrette Rien2:23
- B7Les Feuilles Mortes3:12
- B8La Mer4:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Les Grandes Chansons Françaises are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Les Grandes Chansons Françaises are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1985 and 1990.
When was Les Grandes Chansons Françaises first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Germany, Argentina, Canada, France and more. One of them is Ariola 206 087.
How do I tell if my copy of Les Grandes Chansons Françaises is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 206 087, TLP 50298, PTF 1 7018, 206.087) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 020 206087 A-1 M1 and 020 206087 B-1 II M1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Les Grandes Chansons Françaises 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.
