Vinyl pressings
by Vanessa Paradis · 1987
Joe Le Taxi was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
16 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 7 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.
A 160 885765 7 // 1 380 PDOStamped side A variant 1
160 885765 7 // 2 380 PDO AStamped side B variant 1
160 885765 7 // 1 380 PDO BStamped side A variant 2
B 160 885765 7 // 2 380 PDO BStamped side B variant 2
160 885765 1 // 2MDU 380 115Runout side A, variant 1
160 885765_1 // 1M 380 PDO 112Runout side B, variant 1
160 885765 1 // 2MDU 380 1117Runout side A, variant 2
160 885765_1 // 1M 380 PDORunout side B, variant 2
160 885765 7 // 1 380 PDORunout side A, variant 1
160 885765 7 // 2 380 PDORunout side B, variant 1
160 885765 7 // 1x 380 ̶P̶D̶O̶XRunout side A, variant 2
160 885765 7 // 2x 380 ̶P̶D̶O̶Runout side B, variant 2
△ A 160 885765 7 // 1 380 PDORun-out side A, variant 1
△ 160 885765 7 // 2 380 PDORun-out side B, variant 1
B 160 885765 7 // 1 380 PDORun-out side A, variant 2
160 885765 7 // 2 380 PDO BRun-out side B, variant 2
160 885765 7 // 1 380 PDORunout side A, variant 1
160 885765 7 // 2 380 PDORunout side B, variant 1
160 885765 7 // 1 380 ̶P̶D̶O̶Runout side A, variant 2
160 885765 7 // 2 380 ̶P̶D̶O̶Runout side B, variant 2
160 885765_1 // 1M380 PDOSide A
160 885765_1 // 2MDU 380 1 1 14Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 885 765-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australasia | Polydor 885 765-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor 2065 514First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Canada | Polydor 885 765-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 765-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 765-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 765-7First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 765-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 765-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | France | Polydor 885 765-1 / Fa Productions 885 765-1First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Germany | Polydor 885 765-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 885 765-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Polydor 885 765-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Polydor 887 266-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | UK | Polydor POSPG 902First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | Not On Label IFFI 00112" | 12" |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Barclay 537539912", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2017 | France | Barclay 537 539-912", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Not On Label 08 43188 1B1 VANESSA12", White Label | 12", White Label |
42 vinyl pressings of Joe Le Taxi are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1987 and 2017.
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in France, UK, Germany, Australasia and more. One of them is Polydor 885 765-7.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 885 765-7, 885 765-1, POSPG 902, 2065 514) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A 160 885765 7 // 1 380 PDO and 160 885765 7 // 2 380 PDO A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
