France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 912 222Hansa Records 912 222
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
OysterSaint Tropez
Vinyl pressings
Saint Tropez
by Oyster · 1979
18 pressings6 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic
Saint Tropez was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Saint Tropez
17 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Eurodisc 911 222
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHA 547
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHAD 547
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHAD 547
- Format
- 12", Promo, 45 RPM
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Ariola Hansa AHAD 547
- Format
- 12", Single, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc 912 222 / Hansa Records 912 222First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | France | Eurodisc 911 222First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DE 3083 / Durium Marche Estere DE. 3083First year7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DEX 13004 / Durium Marche Estere DE X 13004First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Italy | Durium DEX 13004 / Durium Marche Estere DEX 13004First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR 151.010First year12" | 12" |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR 144.682First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | CNR 151.010First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Reflejo 10 C006-063116First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Not On Label 006 063116First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHAD 547First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHAD 547First year12", Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHA 547First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHA 547First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Ariola Hansa AHAD 547First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | CNR 0030.2557", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ASaint Tropez3:30
- BSaint Tropez - Instrumental3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Saint Tropez are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Saint Tropez are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Saint Tropez first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, UK, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Eurodisc 912 222.
How do I tell if my copy of Saint Tropez is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 912 222, 911 222, AHA 547, AHAD 547) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Saint Tropez 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.