France
March 14, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 564-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO 835 564-1 A T.M. L.B. APRunout side A, etched
MPO 835 564-1 BRunout side B, etched
835 564-1/2Side B label
Vinyl pressings
Ainsi Soit Je...
by Mylène Farmer · 1988
21 pressings6 countriesChansonSynth-popElectronicPop
Ainsi Soit Je... was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Ainsi Soit Je...
8 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 564-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO 835 564-1 A T.M. L.B. APSide A etched
MPO 835 564-1 BSide B etched
835 564-1/2Side B label
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 564-1
- Format
- LP, Album · embossed letters
- Runout / matrix
MPO 835 564-1 A¹Side A etched
MPO 835 564-1 B¹Side B etched
835 564-1/2Side B label
France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 564-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MPO 112 835 564-1 A T.M. L.B. APSide A etched
MPO 114 835 564-1 BSide B etched
835 564-1/2Side B label
Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 564-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
835-564-1 l'autre face OTHER SIDE SNB - De Roque 230 DM 3Side A
835-564-1 cette face THIS SIDE SNB - De Roque 230 DM 3Side B
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 564-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
835 564-1/2Label Side A
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 835 564-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 835 564-1First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 835 564-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 835 564-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Polydor 835 564-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Polydor 835 564-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Polydor 835 564-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Polydor 835 564-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Spain | Polydor 835 564-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | France | Polydor 835 564-1LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1990 | South Korea | Polydor SEL-RG 2039 / Polydor 835 564-1LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Universal 835 564-1LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2009 | France | Polydor 835 564-1 / Universal Music France 835 564-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | France | Polydor 374 722 - 6LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2014 | France | Polydor 835 564-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2019 | France | Polydor 835 564-1 / Universal Music France 835 564-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | France | Polydor 835 564-1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | France | Polydor 835 564-1 / Universal Music France 835 564-1LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Special Edition · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | France | Polydor 5418639 / Label Panthéon 5418639Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, 7", Shape, Picture Disc · Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2025 | Russia | ZOO Music Nippon 546-0212-20LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited | LP, Album, Deluxe Edition, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited |
| 2025 | France | Polydor 885 238 - 4 / Label Panthéon 885 238 - 4LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- L'autre Face
- A1L'horloge5:03
- A2Sans Contrefaçon4:07
- A3Allan4:46
- A4Pourvu Qu'elles Soient Douces4:52
- A5La Ronde Triste4:13
- Cette Face
- B1Ainsi Soit Je...6:18
- B2Sans Logique4:30
- B3Jardin De Vienne5:17
- B4Déshabillez-moi3:45
- B5The Farmer's Conclusion2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ainsi Soit Je... are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Ainsi Soit Je... are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1988 and 2025.
When was Ainsi Soit Je... first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, Canada, Europe. One of them is Polydor 835 564-1, released March 14, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Ainsi Soit Je... is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 835 564-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO 835 564-1 A T.M. L.B. AP and MPO 835 564-1 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ainsi Soit Je... 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.
