France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.863
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO WEA Ʈ 721 863 ASide A
WEA Ʈ 721863 BSide B
Rose LaurensLa Nuit
Vinyl pressings
La Nuit
by Rose Laurens · 1986
10 pressings5 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
La Nuit was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 La Nuit
8 pressings came out in 1986, 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
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 722863
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
MPO Ʈ WEA - 722 863 ASide A
MPO Ʈ WEA - 722 863 BSide B
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 721.863
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Belgium
1986- Label and catalog number
- Flarenasch 108 477
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 108477 A-2/8-86Runout side A
DM 108477 B-2/8-86Runout side B
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 24 85657
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1986- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 565-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 248565-0-AA-Side Runout
R/S Alsdorf 248565-0-BB-Side Runout
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Belgium | Flarenasch 108 477First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | WEA 24 85657First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | WEA 24 85657First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 721.863First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 722863First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | France | Flarenasch 721.863First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | WEA 248 565-0First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Germany | WEA 248 565-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | AVC V-0027", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | AVC AV-00212", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ALa Nuit3:15
- BJ'étais Au Rendez-vous3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Nuit are there?
10 vinyl pressings of La Nuit are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was La Nuit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in France, Belgium, Canada, Germany. One of them is Flarenasch 721.863.
How do I tell if my copy of La Nuit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 721.863, 722863, 108 477, 24 85657) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO WEA Ʈ 721 863 A and WEA Ʈ 721863 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Nuit 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.
