France
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 949-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
835 949-1 A1 MPORun-out Side A
835 949-1 B MPORun-out Side B
Vinyl pressings
M & J
by Vanessa Paradis · 1988
16 pressings12 countriesSoft RockPop RockJazz-RockRock
M & J was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 M & J
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 11 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLD 5232Polydor 835 970-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
POLD 5232 A-1U-1-1Side A
POLD 5232 B-1U-1-1Side B
South Korea
December 9, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 949-1Sung Eum Limited SEL RG 1173
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RG-1173 ASide A run-out
RG-1173 BSide B run-out
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 949-1Polydor 29150
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 970-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
835 970-1ASide A etched
835 970-1BSide B etched
Brazil
1988- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 835 949-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
835948-1 1 01 ℗1988 200(Side A)
835949-1 2 01 ℗1988 200(Side B)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | Polydor 835 949-1 / Polydor 29150First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Australia | Polydor 835 970-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Brazil | Polydor 835 949-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Canada | Polydor 835 949-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 835 949-1 / Fa Productions 835 949-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Europe | Polydor 835 949-1 / Fa Productions 835 949-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | France | Polydor 835 949-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Hong Kong | Polydor 835 949-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1988 | Israel | Polydor 835 949-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | Japan | Polydor 28MM 0656First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Polydor POLD 5232 / Polydor 835 970-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1988 | South Korea | Polydor 835 949-1 / Sung Eum Limited SEL RG 1173First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 837 834-1LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Polydor 837 834LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | France | Barclay 835 970-1 / Maison Barclay 835 970-1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | France | Barclay 883 256-9 / Universal Music France 883 256-9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Marilyn & John5:50
- A2Maxou3:45
- A3Le Bon Dieu Est Un Marin4:20
- A4Mosquito4:16
- A5Soldat5:37
- B1Joe Le Taxi3:54
- B2Coupe Coupe5:17
- B3Chat Ananas3:43
- B4Scarabée6:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of M & J are there?
16 vinyl pressings of M & J are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1988 and 2026.
When was M & J first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in France, UK, South Korea, Argentina and more. One of them is Polydor 835 949-1.
How do I tell if my copy of M & J is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 835 949-1, POLD 5232, 835 970-1, 28MM 0656) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 835 949-1 A1 MPO and 835 949-1 B MPO. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is M & J 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.
