France
October 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 195-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Montreuil Offset
- Runout / matrix
160 8871957 A PDOStamped side A
160 8871957 B PDOStamped side B
Mylène FarmerSans Contrefaçon
Vinyl pressings
Sans Contrefaçon
by Mylène Farmer · 1987
11 pressings3 countriesChansonSynth-popElectronicPop
Sans Contrefaçon was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Sans Contrefaçon
6 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 2 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
October 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 195-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO 887 195-1 A- 887 241-1 AEtched runout side A
MPO (887 241-1 B Crossed) 887 195-1 BEtched runout side B
887 195-1/2Printed label side B
France
October 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 195-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Morault Print
- Runout / matrix
160 8871957 A PDOStamped side A, variant 1
160 8871957 B PDOStamped side B, variant 1
160 8871957 A PDO A ' 20 AStamped/Etched side A, variant 2
160 8871957 B PDO C30 B [Mirrored]Stamped/Etched side B, variant 2
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 195-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gold
- Runout / matrix
160 8871957 A PDOSide A
160 8871967 B PDOSide B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 887 241-1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM
Canada
1987- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POS 1008
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POS-1008A SNB 230 EL DM-91Side A, etched runout
POS-1008B SNB 230 EL DM-Side B, etched runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor POS 1008First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 241-1First year12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 195-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 195-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 195-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 887 195-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 887 241-112", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | Europe | Polydor 887 195-7 / Polydor 887 195 - 77", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | France | Polydor 538 046-412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| 2019 | France | Polydor 538 046-412", 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 538 709-57", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- ASans Contrefaçon3:50
- BLa Ronde Triste4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sans Contrefaçon are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sans Contrefaçon are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1987 and 2020.
When was Sans Contrefaçon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, Canada. One of them is Polydor 887 195-7, released October 16, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of Sans Contrefaçon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 887 195-7, 887 195-1, 887 241-1, POS 1008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 160 8871957 A PDO and 160 8871957 B PDO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sans Contrefaçon 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.
