UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade ROUGH 39
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ROUGH 39 A//2∇420 RSide A stamp
ROUGH 39 B//5∇420 RSide B stamp
Vinyl pressings
La Varieté
by Weekend · 1982
19 pressings12 countriesLoungeEasy ListeningVocalJazz
La Varieté was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 La Varieté
9 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Celluloid CEL 6629
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YPARTX 89 852 1 M6 341 881 2 cel 6629 ARunout side A
YPARTX 89 853 1 M6 341 882 2 cel 6623 BRunout side B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Celluloid CEL 6629
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ROUGH 39 A//2∇420 RRunout side A
ROUGH 39 B//5∇420 RRunout side B
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade RTD 3Rough Trade ROUGH 39/RTD 3
- Format
- LP, Album
Greece
1982- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade ROUGH 39
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TR 39 A FRunout side 1, stamped
TR 39 B FRunout side 2, stamped
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Rough Trade ROUGH 39Base Record ROUGH 39
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Celluloid CEL 6629First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | France | Celluloid CEL 6629First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | Rough Trade RTD 3 / Rough Trade ROUGH 39/RTD 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Greece | Rough Trade ROUGH 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Italy | Rough Trade ROUGH 39 / Base Record ROUGH 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Rough Trade ROUGH 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Nuevos Medios 43029lFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Sweden | Rough Trade ROUGH 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Rough Trade ROUGH 39First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Canada | Sire XSRT 39LP | LP |
| 1983 | Japan | Rough Trade RTL-31LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | Rough Trade RTL-31LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Sire XSRT 39LP | LP |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 70306 / Rough Trade 70306LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Japan | Rough Trade VIP-4225LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | UK | Vinyl Japan ASKLP118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Lantern Rec. LANR006LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Go International GI LP 39 / Base Record GI LP 39LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Rough Trade ROUGH L 39LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The End Of The Affair
- A2Weekend Stroll
- A3Summerdays
- A4Carnival Headache
- A5Drum Beat For Baby
- A6A Life In The Day Of (Part 1)
- B1A Life In The Day Of (Part 2)
- B2Sleepy Theory
- B3Woman's Eyes
- B4Weekend Off
- B5Red Planes
- B6Nostalgia
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of La Varieté are there?
19 vinyl pressings of La Varieté are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1982 and 2021.
When was La Varieté first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, France, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Rough Trade ROUGH 39.
How do I tell if my copy of La Varieté is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ROUGH 39, CEL 6629, RTD 3, 43029l) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ROUGH 39 A//2∇420 R and ROUGH 39 B//5∇420 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is La Varieté 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.