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Ginette Reno – La Vie
1977 · Canada · Melon-Miel · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 77 M 52677M526 G L77M526 #2 G L
- Runout — side B
- 77 M 52777M527-2 G L
- Rights society
- CAPAC, BMI
Specifications
- Artist
- Ginette Reno
- Style
- Chanson
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- Melon-Miel
- Catalog number
- MM-2
- Country
- Canada
Tracklist
- ALa Vie3:12
- BCe Que J'ai De Plus Beau3:42
- Producer
- Robert Watier
- Arranged By, Orchestrated By
- Daniel Hétu
About this record
The runout matrix 77 M 526 and 77 M 527 stamped into the dead wax identify this as a 1977 Canadian pressing on the Melon-Miel label, catalogue MM-2. Ginette Reno's chanson single "La Vie" survives as a 7-inch 45 RPM with minimal collector overlap: 80 users have logged it against only 1 want, a ratio that reflects its scarcity in the secondary market.
What drives its value
This 1977 Melon-Miel pressing commands attention because demand is inverted—80 collectors own it while only 1 actively seeks it, suggesting either satisfied ownership or limited awareness outside Quebec. The single's value rests on its regional Canadian release status and the specificity of the Melon-Miel imprint, a minor label that pressed few copies for domestic chanson audiences.
Without price_guide data provided for this title, valuation depends on condition grade and the rarity of Melon-Miel 45s in the North American vinyl market. The 2-track format and folk-pop-chanson hybrid positioning place it outside mainstream reissue circuits, making original 1977 stock the only source for collectors seeking the authentic pressing rather than a later reissue.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number MM-2 on the label and the matrix runout strings 77 M 526 (side A) and 77 M 527 (side B) etched into the vinyl. The alternate matrix notations 77M526 G L and 77M527-2 G L may appear on later pressings or test runs; verify the exact sequence against your copy's dead wax.
The label itself should read Melon-Miel and carry no barcode, as this 1977 single predates widespread UPC adoption in Canada. Grading hinges on the vinyl surface (listen for crackle and pops that indicate wear), the label's ink saturation (fading suggests age or storage under light), and the sleeve condition if present.
The 7-inch format is prone to warping; check flatness by spinning the record and observing the stylus tracking without skipping.
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Listen
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Frequently asked
How do I confirm I have the 1977 Melon-Miel pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead wax for the matrix 77 M 526 on side A and 77 M 527 on side B. The label must read Melon-Miel with catalogue MM-2. The absence of a barcode is consistent with 1977 Canadian pressing practice. If the matrix shows a different year or the label lists a different imprint, you have a different pressing.
Why is the have-to-want ratio so skewed on this record?
80 collectors have logged this single against only 1 who wants it, which suggests either that most owners are satisfied and not actively trading, or that the record has limited visibility outside Quebec's chanson collector community. The Melon-Miel label was a minor regional imprint, so copies may be held by local collectors who do not list them for sale.
What is the community rating for this pressing?
The record holds a rating of 3.17 out of 5 based on 6 community votes. This modest score may reflect the niche appeal of chanson on vinyl and the limited pressing quality typical of small Canadian labels in 1977, rather than defects unique to this copy.
Is this a single or part of an album?
This is a 7-inch 45 RPM single with 2 tracks, one per side. It was not part of an LP release on Melon-Miel; the format and catalogue MM-2 confirm its status as a standalone single release in 1977.
What genres and styles does this record span?
The single is classified as Pop and Folk, World, & Country, with the specific style tag Chanson. Ginette Reno's "La Vie" sits at the intersection of French-Canadian vocal tradition and 1970s pop production, making it a hybrid that appeals to both chanson purists and pop collectors.