France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 8128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
8128 ASide A, runout, etched
PB 8128 BSide B, runout, etched
PB 8128 ALabel side A
PB 8128 BLabel side B
Sylvie VartanPetit Rainbow
Vinyl pressings
Petit Rainbow
by Sylvie Vartan · 1977
10 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
Petit Rainbow 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 Petit Rainbow
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 3 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 8128RCA Victor PB 8128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Orange Paper Labels, Print Credit
- Runout / matrix
PB 8128 A3 agiRunout side A
PB 8128 B2 agiRunout side B
PB 8128 ALabel side A
PB 8128 BLabel side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 8128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Orange Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PB 8128 ALabel side A
PB 8128 BLabel side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 8128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Molded Labels
- Runout / matrix
PB 8128 ALabel side A
PB 8128 BLabel side B
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB 8128RCA PB 8128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RCA- PB 8128-A PF Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
RCA- PB 8128-B PF W̶E̶A̶ Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
PB 8128-ALabel side A
PB 8128-BLabel side B
Portugal
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PB-8128
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-8.128-A/1
PB-8.128-B/1
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 | RCA Victor PB 8128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | RCA PB 8128 / RCA Victor PB 8128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PB 8128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | France | RCA Victor PB 8128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | RCA Victor PB 8128 / RCA PB 8128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | RCA Victor PB-8128First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1978 | Bolivia | RCA Victor BOC/S - 1204 / RCA Victor BOC|S _ 12047", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Ecuador | RCA Victor 2006757", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA PB 8128 / RCA Victor PB 81287", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA PB 8128 / RCA Victor PB 81287", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
Tracklist
- APetit Rainbow (Summer Love Sensation)3:33
- BBla Bla Bla2:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Petit Rainbow are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Petit Rainbow are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Petit Rainbow first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, Germany, Portugal. One of them is RCA Victor PB 8128.
How do I tell if my copy of Petit Rainbow is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PB 8128, PB-8128) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 8128 A and PB 8128 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Petit Rainbow 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.
