France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Milan S 090 123SPI S 090 123
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MPO S 090 123AEtched runout, side A
MPO S 090 123BEtched runout, side B
Saint TropezFemmes Fatales
Vinyl pressings
Femmes Fatales
by Saint Tropez · 1982
14 pressings6 countriesDiscoElectronic
Femmes Fatales was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Femmes Fatales
13 pressings came out in 1982, 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Milan S 040 123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Milan S 040 123
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
S 040 123 A1hand etched on runout area side A
S 040 - 123 B1hand etched on runout area side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Destiny Entertainment Corp. D-2010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
D-2010A (A) MASTERED BY ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF. PRC-C-1-1 - 1 12091Runout side A, etched, except [MASTERED BY ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.] stamped
D-2010B 12092 RE-1-1-1 PRC-C MASTERED BY ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.Runout side B, etched, except [MASTERED BY ALLEN ZENTZ L.A. CALIF.] stamped
12091Label side-A
12092Label side-B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Destiny Records D-2010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12091Label A
12092Label B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Destiny Records D-2010
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UNI-1078First year12" · Colored vinyl | 12" · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | Canada | Unidisc UN-157First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 600 593First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 104.495First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Milan S 090 123 / SPI S 090 123First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Milan S 040 123First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | Milan S 040 123First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Peru | FTA D-002First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Destiny Records PDT-308First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | Destiny Entertainment Corp. D-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Destiny Records D-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Destiny Records D-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | Destiny Records D-2010First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Fermata 88.5047", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AFemmes Fatales6:40
- BMidnight Fantasy4:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Femmes Fatales are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Femmes Fatales are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1982 and 1983.
When was Femmes Fatales first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in France, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Milan S 090 123.
How do I tell if my copy of Femmes Fatales is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 090 123, S 040 123, D-2010, PDT-308) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO S 090 123A and MPO S 090 123B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Femmes Fatales 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.
