France
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 924-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels, English Copyright
- Runout / matrix
8799247 A PDOEtched Side A
8799247 B PDOEtched Side B
Vinyl pressings
Désenchantée
by Mylène Farmer · 1991
17 pressings4 countriesChansonSynth-popElectronicPop
Désenchantée was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 Désenchantée
13 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 4 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
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 925-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
France
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 924-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Label, French copyright
- Runout / matrix
8799247 AEtched Side A
8799247 BEtched Side B
France
March 18, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 879 924-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels, French Rimtext
- Runout / matrix
8799247 A PDORunout side A, variant 1
8799247 B PDORunout side B, variant 1
AA 8799247 A PDO C2Runout side A, variant 2
A 8799247 B PDO ARunout side B, variant 2
France
March 1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2142
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MPO 2142 (A¹B¹)Etched on runout area side A
MPO 2142 (A¹B¹)Etched on runout area side B
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 8799247
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Canada | Polydor 879 925-1DFirst year12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | Canada | Polydor 879 925 - 1D2First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | Canada | Polydor 879 925-1First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 925-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 924-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | Europe | Polydor 879 925-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Polydor 8799247First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | UK | Polydor 873 738-7First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1991 | France | Polydor 2142First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1991 | France | Polydor 879 924-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | France | Polydor 879 925-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1991 | France | Polydor 879 924-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | France | Polydor 879 924-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | France | Polydor 537 101-3 / Stuffed Monkey 537 101-312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Special Edition · Limited, Picture disc |
| 2017 | France | Polydor 538 019-512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited |
| 2019 | France | Polydor 538 019-512", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Polydor 538 710-27", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ADésenchantée4:45
- BDésenchantée (Chaos Mix)4:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Désenchantée are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Désenchantée are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1991 and 2020.
When was Désenchantée first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in France, UK, Canada, Europe. One of them is Polydor 879 924-7, released March 18, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of Désenchantée is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 879 924-7, 879 925-1, 2142, 8799247) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8799247 A PDO and 8799247 B PDO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Désenchantée 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.
