France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 508607
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M.P.P.V. 508607 A2Runout side A
M.P.P.V. 508607 BRunout side B
Plastic BertrandL'Album
Vinyl pressings
L'Album
by Plastic Bertrand · 1980
10 pressings9 countriesChansonNoveltyDiscoElectronic
L'Album was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 L'Album
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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.
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- RCA VPL1 6533
- Format
- LP
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Attic LATF 5004
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LATF-5004A - 1B-2HZRunout Side A
LATF-5004 B - 1A-2HZRunout Side B
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Hansa International 202 355Hansa International 202 355-320
- Format
- LP, Album
Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Durium DAI 30.352
- Format
- LP
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84313
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | RCA VPL1 6533First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Canada | Attic LATF 5004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | France | Vogue 508607First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Germany | Hansa International 202 355 / Hansa International 202 355-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DAI 30.352First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DAI 30.352 / Durium Marche Estere D. AI 30-352First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 84313First yearLP | LP |
| 1980 | Portugal | RKM RKM 052First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | CBS CBS 84313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Spain | Hispavox S 60.419First yearLP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Telephone A Telephone Mon Bijou (Mon Rock'n'Roll Attrape Des Cheveux Blancs)3:34
- A2Stop Ou Encore3:57
- A3Rock'n'Roll Je Te Hais3:39
- A4Je T'Aime Trop ... Danger4:05
- A5Kangourou Kangourou3:31
- B1Une Fille Moche6:07
- B2Express Ca Presse3:13
- B3Chacun Son Truc3:18
- B4Jeune Et Insouciant3:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of L'Album are there?
10 vinyl pressings of L'Album are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was L'Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in France, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Vogue 508607.
How do I tell if my copy of L'Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 508607, VPL1 6533, LATF 5004, 202 355) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M.P.P.V. 508607 A2 and M.P.P.V. 508607 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is L'Album 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.
