France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 75016
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
75016 A [AGI logo] 779Runout side A
75016 B Ʈ [AGI logo] 779Runout side B
Patrick JuvetSwiss Kiss
Vinyl pressings
Swiss Kiss
by Patrick Juvet · 1979
15 pressings8 countriesDiscoElectronic
Swiss Kiss 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 Swiss Kiss
15 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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
- Barclay 62627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 62627Barclay 62.627
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
62627 AXƮRunout side A variant 1
62627 B ƮRunout side B variant 1
62627 A ƮRunout side A variant 2
62627 B X ƮRunout side B variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CANL 165
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 165
- Format
- 7", Single · Solid Centre
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Barclay X 13053First year12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Bolivia | Barclay BBS-1017 / Barclay BBS - 1017First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1979 | France | Barclay 75016First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Barclay 62627First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | France | Barclay 62627 / Barclay 62.627First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Barclay 0900.177First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1979 | Germany | Barclay 0036.040First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Italy | Barclay BRCNP 40096First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CANL 165First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CAN 165First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CAN 165First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 985First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Casablanca NB 985 DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1979 | Venezuela | Barclay 16028First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Casablanca CAN 165First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ASwiss Kiss5:08
- BFrench Pillow Talk5:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swiss Kiss are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Swiss Kiss are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Swiss Kiss first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in France, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Barclay 75016.
How do I tell if my copy of Swiss Kiss is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 75016, 62627, CANL 165, CAN 165) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 75016 A [AGI logo] 779 and 75016 B Ʈ [AGI logo] 779. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swiss Kiss 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.
