France
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 2C 006 60 048Butterfly Records 2C 006 60 048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
60048ARun Out Side A
60048B 2IRun Out Side B
C 006 60.048 ALabel A
C 006 60.048 BLabel B
Saint TropezJe T'aime / Violation
Vinyl pressings
Je T'aime / Violation
by Saint Tropez · 1977
10 pressings7 countriesDiscoElectronic
Je T'aime / Violation was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Je T'aime / Violation
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- EMI 1C 006-60 048EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 048
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
60 048 A - 1Runout A, stamped
60 048 B - 1Runout B, stamped
Italy
1977- Label and catalog number
- Baby Records BR 046
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BABY LIC 046 ARunout area side A
BABY LIC 046 BRunout area side B
Japan
1977- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records CM-152
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Pink Vinyl
Madagascar
1977- Label and catalog number
- Butterfly Records 2C 006-60048EMI 2C 006-60.048
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Spain
1977- Label and catalog number
- Hispavox 45-9005
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | France | EMI 2C 006 60 048 / Butterfly Records 2C 006 60 048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | EMI 1C 006-60 048 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-60 048First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Italy | Baby Records BR 046First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Butterfly Records CM-152First year7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Japan | Butterfly Records CM-152First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo, Colored vinyl |
| 1977 | Madagascar | Butterfly Records 2C 006-60048 / EMI 2C 006-60.048First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Hispavox 45-9005First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1691First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Spain | Hispavox 45-1691First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Brazil | Butterfly Records CS-9867", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AJe T'aime4:23
- BViolation3:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Je T'aime / Violation are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Je T'aime / Violation are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Je T'aime / Violation first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Germany, Italy, Japan and more. One of them is EMI 2C 006 60 048.
How do I tell if my copy of Je T'aime / Violation is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 006 60 048, 1C 006-60 048, BR 046, CM-152) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 60048A and 60048B 2I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Je T'aime / Violation 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.
