Canada
1988- Label and catalog number
- R.V. International RV-801
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RV-801 A/B SNB ELEtched runout side A,B
Roch VoisineHélène
Vinyl pressings
Hélène
by Roch Voisine · 1988
12 pressings5 countriesBalladPop
Hélène was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 Hélène
1 pressing came out in 1988, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Canada | R.V. International RV-801First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Canada | Les Disques Star Records STR-3061 / R.V. International STR-30617", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 112 628 / Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 112 6287", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 112 907 / BMG 112 9077", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 112 907 / BMG 112 9077", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Europe | Ariola 112 628 / Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 112 6287", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | Ariola 612 907 / Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 612 90712", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Germany | Ariola 61290712", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Germany | Ariola 612 90712", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1989 | Spain | Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 612907 (3A) / BMG 612907 (3A)12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | France | Ariola 112 628 / Ariola 1126287", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | BMG Music 112 9077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AHelen3:42
- BHelen (Instrumental)3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hélène are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hélène are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was Hélène first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Canada. One of them is R.V. International RV-801.
How do I tell if my copy of Hélène is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RV-801) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RV-801 A/B SNB EL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hélène 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.