France
March 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 829-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
A A 160 8838297 A POLYGRAM A CSide A, stamped
160 8838297 B POLYGRAM O ASide B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Libertine
by Mylène Farmer · 1986
19 pressings3 countriesChansonSynth-popElectronicPop
Libertine was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Libertine
9 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 829-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
160 8850771 A POLYGRAM AͻSide A stamped variant 1
160 8838291 B POLYGRAM AͻSide B stamped variant 1
160 8850771 A POLYGRAM A7Side A stamped variant 2
160 8838291 B POLYGRAM AıSide B stamped variant 2
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 885 380-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
160 8853801 A POLYGRAM A1Etched on runout area side A
160 8853801 B POLYGRAM A1Etched on runout area side B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 829-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
160 8838291 A POLYGRAM A3Side A stamped
160 8838291 B POLYGRAM A3Side B stamped
883 829-1 1Side A label
883 829-1 2Side B label
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 829-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
160 8838297 A POLYGRAMSide A, variant 1
160 8838297 B POLYGRAM BSide B, variant 1
160 8838297 A POLYGRAM C16 BSide A, variant 2 [etched/stamped]
160 8838297 B POLYGRAM C16 BSide B, variant 2 [etched/stamped]
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 883 829-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
160 8850771 A POLYGRAM A3Side A stamped
160 8838291 B POLYGRAM A3Side B stamped
CADEAU MYLENE A D.JSide A etched
885 077-1 1Side A label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 829-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 885 380-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 829-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 885 077-1First year12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 868-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 829-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 829-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 829-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Polydor POL45-612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 829-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Polydor 883 829-77", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Trafic TF 871847", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
2010s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | France | Polydor 538 045-612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 2018 | France | Polydor 538 208-712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2018 | France | Polydor 538 208-712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | France | Polydor 538 441 7 / Polydor 538441712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 2018 | France | Polydor 538 441 712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | France | Polydor 538 045-612", 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 538 709-47", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ALibertine3:30
- BGreta4:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Libertine are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Libertine are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1986 and 2020.
When was Libertine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France. One of them is Polydor 883 829-7, released March 25, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Libertine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 883 829-7, 883 829-1, 885 380-1, 885 077-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A A 160 8838297 A POLYGRAM A C and 160 8838297 B POLYGRAM O A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Libertine 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.
