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Paris France

by Paris France Transit · 1982

10 pressings4 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronic

Paris France was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Paris France

8 pressings came out in 1982, 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

1982
Label and catalog number
Vogue 101623
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

101623A MPPVRunout side A

101623B MPPVRunout side B

(101623 A)Label side A

(101623 B)Label side B

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Canada

1982
Label and catalog number
Celsius CLS-732
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

CLS732-A SnB QuRunout side A etched

CLS732-B SnB QuRunout Side B etched

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Germany

1982
Label and catalog number
Vogue 100·18·002
Format
7", 45 RPM, Single
Runout / matrix

IP 100.18.002 BZ 3283 - ASide A

IP 100.18.002 BZ 3284 - BSide B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 10 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s9 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1982CanadaCelsius 12 CLS-7008First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM12", 33 ⅓ RPM
1982CanadaCelsius CLS-732First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1982FranceVogue 101623First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1982FranceVogue 310936First year12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition · Limited
1982FranceVogue 1016237", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing
1982FranceVogue 310936 SAMPLEFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Sampler · Limited12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Sampler · Limited
1982GermanyVogue 100·18·002First year7", 45 RPM, Single7", 45 RPM, Single
1982ScandinaviaSonet T-20031First year7", Single, Stereo7", Single, Stereo
1982ScandinaviaSonet T-20031First year7", Single, Misprint, Stereo7", Single, Misprint, Stereo
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyIntercord Ton GmbH7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo

Tracklist

  1. AParis France4:53
  2. BEgo5:02

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Paris France are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Paris France are listed here, from 4 countries.

When was Paris France first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, Canada, Germany, Scandinavia. One of them is Vogue 101623.

How do I tell if my copy of Paris France is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 101623, 310936, 310936 SAMPLE, 12 CLS-7008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 101623A MPPV and 101623B MPPV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Paris France 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.

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