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Daft Punk – Homework
1997 · Europe · Virgin · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- MPO A1 426101 NiLZMPO ̶V̶I̶S̶A̶ ̶8̶1̶4̶8̶ A1 426101 NiLZ.
- Runout — side B
- MPO B1 426101 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ.MPO ̶V̶i̶S̶A̶ ̶8̶1̶4̶8̶ B1 426101 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ.
- Runout — side C
- MPO C1 426111 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ.MPO ̶V̶i̶S̶A̶ ̶8̶1̶4̶8̶ C1 426111 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ.
- Runout — side D
- MPO D1 426111MPO ̶V̶i̶S̶A̶ ̶8̶1̶4̶8̶ D1 426111
- Barcode (Text)
- 724384 260910
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 724384260910
- Rights society
- bel BIEM
- Label Code
- LC3098(On back cover)
- Label Code
- LC 3098(On labels)
- Price Code
- PM 213(F)
- Other
- 7243 8 42610 16(Sleeve + labels record 1, cat# F)
- Other
- 7243 8 42611 15(Sleeve + labels record 2, cat# F)
- Recorded At
- Daft House
- Recorded At
- Kunstencentrum Vooruit
- Mixed At
- Daft House
- Mastered At
- The Exchange
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Exchange
- Pressed By
- MPO
Specifications
- Artist
- Daft Punk
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- House, Techno, Electro, Disco, French House
- Year
- 1997
- Label
- Virgin, Soma Quality Recordings
- Catalog number
- V 2821
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 724384 260910
Tracklist
- A1Daftendirekt2:44
- A2WDPK 83.7 FM0:28
- A3Revolution 9095:26
- A4Da Funk5:28
- A5Phœnix4:55
- B6Fresh4:03
- B7Around The World7:07
- B8Rollin' & Scratchin'7:26
- C9Teachers2:52
- C10High Fidelity6:00
- C11Rock'n Roll7:32
- C12Oh Yeah2:00
- D13Burnin'6:53
- D14Indo Silver Club4:32
- D15Alive5:15
- D16Funk Ad0:50
- Written-By, Performer, Producer, Sleeve [Sleeve Concept], Art Direction [For Daft Arts]
- Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo
- Written-By, Performer, Producer, Sleeve [Sleeve Concept], Art Direction [For Daft Arts]
- Thomas Bangalter
- Mastered By
- Nilesh Patel
- Artwork [Daft Punk Logo Created By - For Daft Arts]
- Guy-Manuel De Homem-Christo
- Layout [Album Layout], Artwork [Additional Artwork]
- Magic Design
- Layout [Album Layout], Artwork [Additional Artwork]
- Serge Nicolas
About this record
The MPO pressing plant stamped this 1997 European Homework with the runout MPO A1 426101 NiLZ across side A, marking it as a distinct manufacturing variant from other pressings of the same catalogue number V 2821. Demand significantly outpaces supply: 6795 collectors want this record against 8703 who own one, a ratio that keeps clean copies scarce in the secondary market.
The gatefold sleeve carries an embossed Daft Punk logo and colour printed inner sleeves, with tracks numbered sequentially across all 16 sides.
What drives its value
The MPO pressing of Homework commands attention because the want-to-have ratio (6795 want versus 8703 have) signals persistent collector demand relative to available stock. The 1997 European Virgin release on catalogue V 2821 sits at the foundation of the album's discography; later reissues and regional variants (notably the French pressing with catalogue 7243 8 42609 10) fragment the market.
Community rating of 4.58 across 1019 votes reflects consistent appreciation, but scarcity of mint-condition copies—particularly those with the MPO plant stamp intact in the dead wax—sustains collector interest. The gatefold construction and colour inner sleeves add physical value beyond the grooves, making condition-dependent pricing a key driver.
Without price_guide data, exact valuation cannot be stated, but the want/have imbalance and original-pressing status position this MPO variant as a reference point for Homework collectors.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number V 2821 printed on the spine and label. The dead-wax matrix string MPO A1 426101 NiLZ on side A, MPO B1 426101 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ on side B, MPO C1 426111 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ on side C, and MPO D1 426111 on side D identifies the MPO pressing plant manufacture.
The barcode is present. The gatefold sleeve must display the embossed Daft Punk logo on the front; colour printed inner sleeves accompany the record.
The label credits mastering at The Exchange, London, and recording at Daft House, Paris. The release notes state 'Printed in France' and carry the worldwide release date of January 20, 1997.
Grading should account for the embossing integrity on the gatefold, inner sleeve print quality, and vinyl surface condition; the 16 tracks span BPM from 111 to 135, with no BPM markings on the record itself.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Gatefold sleeve with embossed 'Daft Punk' logo on front. Includes colour printed inner sleeves.
Tracks numbered sequentially across all sides.
Mixed and recorded @ Daft House, in Paris, France. Mastered at The Exchange, in London.
Published by Zomba Music for World excluding France Delabel Editions / Daft Music for France ℗&© 1996 Daft Trax under exclusive license to Virgin France / Virgin Records Ltd. © 1996 Daft Trax / Printed in France.
"Daftendirekt" recorded live at a Fuse Party in Gent. [this I Love Techno party, organised by Brussels Fuse Club was held in Gent Vooruit on November 10, 1995] "Indo Silver Club" contains a sample of "Hot Shot" performed by . "Da Funk", "Rollin' & Scratchin'", "Indo Silver Club" & "Alive" were originally released on .
The labels and colour printed inner sleeves have different catalogue numbers printed for the french release: Side A & B: 7243 8 42610 16 / Side C & D: 7243 8 42611 15.
Printed in France.
On spine, printed: DAFT PUNK "Homework" UK: V 2821 / F: 7243 8 42609 10
Sticker in French: 'Daft Punk, Homework. l'album. Sortie mondiale le 20 janvier 1997.' English; 'The album. Worldwide release January 20, 1997.'
BPM is not provided on the record. BPM: A1: 111 | A2: 111 | A3: 127 | A4: 111 | A5: 127 B6: 127 | B7: 121 | B8: 130 C9: 123 | C10: 126 | C11: 135 | C12: 127 D13: 124 | D14: 126 | D15: 129 | D16: 112
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm I have the MPO pressing and not another variant?
Check the dead-wax runout on each side. Side A must read MPO A1 426101 NiLZ; side B, MPO B1 426101 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ; side C, MPO C1 426111 THE EXCHANGE - NiLZ; side D, MPO D1 426111. The MPO plant code at the start of each runout is the definitive marker. The spine should print V 2821 for UK and 7243 8 42609 10 for France; this 1997 pressing carries both designations.
What is the difference between the UK and French pressings?
Both are 1997 Virgin releases, but the French variant carries different catalogue numbers on the labels and inner sleeves: sides A and B print 7243 8 42610 16, and sides C and D print 7243 8 42611 15. The UK pressing uses V 2821 throughout. Both were pressed at MPO and printed in France, but the label and sleeve printing differs by region.
Why do 6795 collectors want this record when 8703 already own one?
The want/have ratio reflects that clean copies—particularly the original 1997 MPO pressing with intact gatefold embossing and colour inner sleeves—remain harder to find than the total ownership count suggests. Many owned copies may be in played or poor condition, or stored away; active collectors seeking a mint or near-mint example face limited availability, sustaining demand above the raw ownership figure.
Does the record include BPM information printed on the sleeve or label?
No. The release notes explicitly state 'BPM is not provided on the record.' The 16 tracks range from 111 BPM (tracks A1, A2, A4) to 135 BPM (track C11), but this data appears only in external databases, not on the physical release.
What makes the gatefold and inner sleeves significant for grading?
The gatefold features an embossed Daft Punk logo on the front, and colour printed inner sleeves are included. Both elements are prone to wear—embossing can flatten, and printed sleeves can fade or tear. A mint copy must retain crisp embossing and vibrant colour printing; these details are essential to condition assessment and resale value, separate from vinyl surface grade.