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Jean-Michel Jarre – Equinoxe
1978 · France · Disques Dreyfus · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AREACEM 83 150 A183 150 A2 AREACEMAREACEM 83 150 A3
- Runout — side B
- AREACEM 83 150 B183 150 B12 AREACEMAREACEM 83 150 B1 2AREACEM 83 150 B3AREACEM 83 150 B2
- Rights society
- SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
- Price Code
- Ⓞ
- Pressed By
- A.R.E.A.C.E.M.
- Printed By
- Dillard et Cie. Imp. Paris
- Recorded At
- Jean-Michel Jarre Private Studio
- Mixed At
- Studio Gang
Specifications
- Artist
- Jean-Michel Jarre
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- Experimental, Ambient, Synth-pop
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Disques Dreyfus
- Catalog number
- FDM 83150
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Equinoxe Part 12:15
- A2Equinoxe Part 25:10
- A3Equinoxe Part 35:35
- A4Equinoxe Part 47:30
- B1Equinoxe Part 53:50
- B2Equinoxe Part 63:30
- B3Equinoxe Part 78:10
- B4Equinoxe Part 85:00
- Composed By, Producer, Synthesizer [2600 ARP, AKS, VCS 3, Yamaha Polyphonic, Oberheim Polyphonic, RMI Harmonic, Korg Polyphonic Ensemble], Keyboards [RMI Keyboard Computer], Electric Organ [Elka 707, Eminent], Mellotron, Sequencer [ARP, Oberheim Digital, Matrisequencer 250], Drum Machine [Rhythmicomputer], Vocoder [E.M.S.]
- Jean-Michel Jarre
- Engineer [Mixing, Assisted By]
- Patrick Foulon
- Engineer [Mixing]
- Jean-Pierre Janiaud
- Photography By
- Helmut Newton
About this record
The A.R.E.A.C.E.M. pressing plant stamped its name directly into the dead wax of this 1978 French Equinoxe — a detail that separates it from at least a dozen other French variants of the same catalogue number FDM 83150. The presence of 'Dillard & Cie' printed on the back sleeve and the (O) price code in the top left corner further pin this pressing, which also came with a Swiss distribution sticker on some copies destined for the Zürich market.
What drives its value
This Disques Dreyfus pressing sits in a crowded secondary market: 82 copies are currently for sale, with the lowest asking price at 2.24 USD. The price guide spans from 11.38 USD in Mint condition down to 0.60 USD in Poor condition, with a VG+ copy valued at 7.79 USD and a VG copy at 5.39 USD.
Demand is modest relative to supply — 502 collectors want it against 5059 who own one — suggesting this is not a scarce variant. Its position among other French releases with the same catalogue number (many sharing the AREACEM plant credit but differing in printer, label rings, or lacquer-cutter attribution) means value hinges almost entirely on condition rather than pressing rarity.
The community rating of 4.12 across 422 votes reflects the album's artistic standing rather than collector premium.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number FDM 83150 on the spine and label, the (O) price code stamped in the top left of the cover, and the 'Dillard & Cie. Imp.
Paris' credit printed on the back sleeve bottom right. Inspect the dead wax: all four sides should show AREACEM stamped (not etched) in the runout — specifically AREACEM 83 150 A1 on side A and AREACEM 83 150 B1 on side B, with variant stampings on the alternate sides (83 150 A2 AREACEM and 83 150 B12 AREACEM also documented).
The label should have one moulded ring. Grade by surface cleanliness and play wear: Mint copies are rare; most market copies grade VG+ to VG.
Check for the optional blue Swiss distribution sticker on the back cover (Kurvenstr. 17, 8006 Zürich) — its presence does not affect grade but indicates a specific market pressing.
The 'Dillard & Cie' credit may appear in bold or standard type depending on the print run; both are authentic to this variant.
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Release notes
Issue with (O) price code [on cover top left corner] and Dillard et Cie. Imp. Paris logo [on cover bottom right corner]. Some copies come with a "Distribution Disques D.L., Kurvenstr. 17, 8006 Zürich, Tel. 01/60 01 01" blue sticker on back cover for the Swiss market. Manufacturing variation: the 'Dillard et Cie. Imp. Paris' credit is printed in bold type on certain copies and in standard type on others.
Other French releases with cat# 'FDM 83150' (CBS distributor): 3749850: 'Ⓞ' code, no printer name on back sleeve, one moulded ring on labels. 30268820: 'Ⓞ' code, no printer name on back sleeve, one moulded ring on labels, AREACEM stamped in runouts. 33520019: 'Ⓞ' code, no printer name on back sleeve, two moulded rings on labels. [This release]: 'Ⓞ' code, 'Dillard & Cie' printer on back sleeve, one moulded ring on labels, AREACEM stamped in runouts. 26736878: 'Ⓞ' code, 'Dillard & Cie' printer on back sleeve, one moulded ring on labels, AREACEM stamped in runouts, Yves Delaunay for lacquer cutting. 15019653: 'Ⓞ' code, 'Dillard & Cie' printer on back sleeve, two moulded rings on labels, Λ stamped in runouts. 6058000: 'CB 271' code , no printer name on back sleeve. 4827629: 'CB 271' code, 'Dillard & Cie' printer on back sleeve. 5492254: 'CB 271' code, 'APEP' printer on back sleeve. 14803055: 'CB 271' code, 'IDN' printer, Jarre's face photo on back sleeve, back cover with line: "GEISS Matrisequencer 250,...". 122268: 'CB 271' code, 'IDN' printer, Jarre's face photo on back sleeve, back cover with line: "GEISS Matrisequencer 250,...", pressed by MPO. 9536158: 'CB 271' code, 'IDN' printer, Jarre's face photo on back sleeve, back cover with line: "Matrisequencer 250,...". 3910823: 'CB 271' code, 'IDN' printer, Jarre's face photo on back sleeve, yellow vinyl. 4966639: 'CB 271' code, 'IDN' printer, Jarre standing photo on back sleeve. 26913869: 'CB 271' code, 'IDN' printer, Jarre standing photo on back sleeve, pressed by MPO. 15084863: 'CB 271' code, 'IDN' printer, Jarre standing photo on back sleeve, AREACEM stamped in runouts, Yves Delaunay for lacquer cutting. 5370183: 'CB 271' code, 'JAT' printer on back sleeve. 5934712: 'CB 271' code, 'Imprimerie de Saint-Michel' printer, no artwork designer name on back sleeve. 2352467: 'CB 271' code, 'Imprimerie de Saint-Michel' printer, 'Pastelle' designer on back sleeve. 5933791: 'CB 281' code, printer name removed, 'Pastelle' designer on back sleeve, cut by . 33532377: 'CB 281' code, printer name removed, 'Pastelle' designer on back sleeve, cut at Sterling. 1330655: 'CB 281' code, 'Imprimerie de Saint-Michel' printer, 'Pastelle' designer on back sleeve. 2334338: 'CB 281' code, 'Master digital' white box, 'Pastelle' designer on back sleeve.
Cover: Recorded on MCI-Studio equipment and mixed from January to August 1978. © ℗ 1978 Disques Dreyfus Fabriqué en France
Labels: © 1978 by FRANCIS DREYFUS MUSIC ℗ © 1978 DISQUES DREYFUS FABRIQUÉ EN FRANCE
Some copies wear a CB 271 price code stickered on pre-existant price code. Runouts etched, except ᴀʀᴇᴀᴄᴇᴍ stamped
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this A.R.E.A.C.E.M. pressing apart from the other French FDM 83150 variants?
Look for three markers together: the (O) price code on the cover top left, 'Dillard & Cie. Imp. Paris' printed on the back sleeve, and AREACEM stamped (not etched) in the runout grooves. Other variants either omit the printer name, use different price codes (CB 271 or CB 281), or feature different pressing plants entirely. The release notes document at least 24 distinct French pressings of this catalogue number, each with unique combinations of these elements.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 7.79 USD. This represents a significant step down from the 10.18 USD assigned to a Near Mint copy, underscoring how sensitive this pressing's value is to surface condition. The guide figures are estimates as of their publication date and do not guarantee market realization.
Why are there so many French variants of FDM 83150?
The release notes reveal that Disques Dreyfus used multiple pressing plants, printers, and lacquer cutters across different pressings of the same catalogue number — a common practice in 1970s French vinyl manufacturing to manage supply and cost. Some copies were pressed by A.R.E.A.C.E.M., others by MPO; some were cut by Yves Delaunay, others by unnamed engineers. Additionally, different price codes (O, CB 271, CB 281) and cover artwork variations (with or without Jarre's photo, different designer credits) created distinct market editions, all legitimate first pressings.
What does the Swiss distribution sticker mean?
Some copies of this pressing carry a blue sticker on the back cover reading 'Distribution Disques D.L., Kurvenstr. 17, 8006 Zürich, Tel. 01/60 01 01.' This indicates the copy was routed to the Swiss market. The sticker does not affect the grade or value of the record itself; it is simply a marker of regional distribution.
Is this pressing rare or common?
It is common. The community data shows 5059 collectors own a copy against only 502 who want one, and 82 copies are currently listed for sale at prices as low as 2.24 USD. This pressing is not scarce; value is driven by condition, not rarity. The abundance of French variants (24 documented) means no single version commands a premium.