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Hélène

by Roch Voisine · 1989

10 pressings6 countriesSoft RockPop RockBalladRock

Hélène was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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

7 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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

1989
Label and catalog number
Ariola 210229Ariola 210 229
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

020 S 210229 A-1Side A, runout

020 S 210229 B-1Side B, runout

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Spain

1989
Label and catalog number
BMG 210 453Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 210 453
Format
LP, Album
Runout / matrix

850 210456 *A* 1Side A

850 210456 *B* 1Side 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.

1980s7 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1989CanadaLes Disques Star Records STR-8014First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989FranceLes Editions Productions Georges Mary 210 229First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989FranceLes Editions Productions Georges Mary 210 387First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture discLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc
1989FranceAriola 210229 / Ariola 210 229First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989GermanyLes Editions Productions Georges Mary 210 453First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989SpainBMG 210 453 / Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 210 453First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1989USA & CanadaLes Disques Star Records STR-P-8014First yearLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture discLP, Album, Picture Disc · Picture disc
1990s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990CanadaLes Disques Star Records STRE-8014LP, AlbumLP, Album
1990EuropeBMG 210229 / Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 210 229LP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
2020s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2024FranceSony Music 19658883671LP, ReissueLP, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Hélène3:42
  2. A2Là-Bas Dans L'Ombre3:36
  3. A3Pourtant5:10
  4. A4Avant De Partir3:30
  5. A5L'Idole4:06
  6. B1Fille De Pluie3:34
  7. B2Souviens-Toi4:27
  8. B3Pour Une Victoire3:02
  9. B4Tous Les Soirs C'Est Saturday3:33
  10. B5Ton Blues3:35

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Hélène are there?

10 vinyl pressings of Hélène are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1989 and 2024.

When was Hélène first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1989, in France, Canada, Germany, Spain and more. One of them is Les Editions Productions Georges Mary 210 229.

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

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 210 229, 210 387, 210229, STR-8014) 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 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.

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