UK
August 1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BLAST 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLAST 112 A//1▽420PA Side run out [stamped]
BLAST 112 B//1▽420PB Side run out [stamped]
SplashQu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix)
Vinyl pressings
Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix)
by Splash · 1986
12 pressings6 countriesHi NRGSynth-popElectronic
Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix) 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 Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix)
12 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BLAST 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BLAST 1122
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company BLAST 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 884 942-1Phonogram 884 942-1
- Format
- 12"
France
1986- Label and catalog number
- The Rocket Record Company 884 942-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
030 884942 7 // 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout, side A, stamped
030 884942 7 // 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout, side B, stamped
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | France | The Rocket Record Company 884 942-1 / Phonogram 884 942-1First year12" | 12" |
| 1986 | France | The Rocket Record Company 884 942-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Mexico | The Rocket Record Company MIX 3097First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 884 942-1 / Phonogram 884 942-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Netherlands | The Rocket Record Company 884 942-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 884 942-7 / The Rocket Record Company 884942-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Portugal | The Rocket Record Company 884 942-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Spain | The Rocket Record Company 884 942-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | UK | The Rocket Record Company BLAST 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | The Rocket Record Company BLAST 112First year12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | The Rocket Record Company BLAST 1122First year12", Single | 12", Single |
| 1986 | UK | The Rocket Record Company BLAST 112First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AQu'est - Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix)8:27
- BDon't Look Back3:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix) are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix) are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, France, Mexico, Netherlands and more. One of them is The Rocket Record Company BLAST 112, released August 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLAST 112, BLAST 1, BLAST 1122, 884 942-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLAST 112 A//1▽420P and BLAST 112 B//1▽420P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Qu'est-Ce Que C'est? (Ce Soir Mix) 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.