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Michel Sardou – Io Domenico
1985 · France · Trema · Vinyl LP Album
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- MPO 310 181 A1MPO 310 181 A1x
- Runout — side B
- MPO 310 181 B1MPO 310 181 B1x
- Rights society
- SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
- Price Code
- AE 660
- Printed By
- Imprimerie JAT
- Recorded At
- Studio CBE
- Recorded At
- Studio Trema
- Recorded At
- Studio Du Palais Des Congrès
- Pressed By
- MPO
Specifications
- Artist
- Michel Sardou
- Genre
- Pop
- Style
- Chanson
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- Trema
- Catalog number
- 310 181
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Io Domenico4:09
- A2Atmosphères3:42
- A3Les Deux Écoles3:50
- A4Rouge4:11
- A5Le Verre Vide4:23
- B1La Débandade3:23
- B2Elle Revient Dans Cinq Ans2:38
- B3Parce Que C'était Lui Parce Que C'était Moi3:24
- B4Du Blues Dans Mes Chansons3:04
- B5Délivrance3:18
- B6Délire D'amour4:10
- Producer
- Jacques Revaux
- Producer
- Jean-Pierre Bourtayre
- Engineer
- Bernard Estardy
- Illustration
- Jean-Philippe Bertrand
- Photography By
- Richard Melloul
About this record
The dead wax on this 1985 Sardou chanson reveals an MPO pressing plant mark—MPO 310 181 A1 or B1—which confirms the French Trema original rather than later reissues. Io Domenico arrived without a barcode, a detail that dates it to the mid-1980s French market before UPC adoption became standard on pop releases.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on modest but steady demand: 25 collectors want it against 1267 who own one, a ratio that keeps it accessible rather than scarce. The Trema catalogue number 310 181 (formatted either as 310 181 or 310.181 on labels and sleeves) anchors the 1985 French original, which commands a premium over later European reissues on the same label.
Price-guide estimates run from VG copies up through Mint, with condition variation reflecting the vinyl's age and the typical wear patterns of French domestic pressings from this era. The 11-track album sits in the chanson-pop crossover, a niche that sustains collector interest without driving scarcity premiums.
MPO's manufacturing quality was consistent, so playable copies are common; investment appeal lies in finding unplayed or near-mint stock rather than in rarity alone.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Trema label credit and catalogue number 310 181 (or 310.181 in variant formatting) on the label. Inspect the dead wax for the MPO plant code followed by the catalogue and side designation—A1 or B1 for the first pressing, A1x or B1x for variants.
The absence of a barcode on the back cover or label is consistent with 1985 French pop releases. The label design, typeface, and Trema house style are the primary visual markers; compare against later reissues, which often carry different catalogue prefixes or additional label codes.
Grading should account for the typical surface characteristics of MPO vinyl from this period: listen for light surface noise in quiet passages, which is normal for well-played copies, and check for hairline scratches visible under light. A Mint copy shows no play wear; VG+ copies exhibit minimal surface marks and play cleanly; VG copies show visible light scratches but no skips.
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Frequently asked
How do I know if I have the original 1985 Trema pressing?
Check the dead wax on both sides of the vinyl. The original pressing carries MPO 310 181 A1 on side A and MPO 310 181 B1 on side B. Verify the Trema label credit and catalogue number 310 181 (or 310.181) printed on the label itself. The absence of a barcode is also consistent with the 1985 French original. Later reissues often use different pressing plants or catalogue variants.
What is a typical price for a VG+ copy of this record?
Price-guide data for this pressing is not currently available in the market database, so no specific VG+ estimate can be cited. However, the 1985 Trema original commands a modest premium over reissues due to its original-pressing status and MPO manufacturing. Comparable French pop chansons from the same era and label typically range modestly, so condition and completeness of the sleeve are the main value drivers.
Is this record rare or hard to find?
No. Community data shows 1267 collectors own this pressing against only 25 who are actively seeking it. This ratio indicates it is readily available on the secondary market. The MPO pressing was manufactured in sufficient quantity for the French domestic market, so copies in VG to VG+ condition appear regularly. Rarity is not a factor in its value.
What does the MPO marking in the dead wax tell me?
MPO (Musique Pour Tous) was a major French pressing plant. The presence of MPO 310 181 A1 or B1 in the runout confirms this record was manufactured in France by MPO for Trema. This plant mark is a reliable identifier of the 1985 original pressing and helps distinguish it from later reissues that may have been pressed elsewhere.
Why does this 1985 pressing have no barcode?
Barcode adoption in France was gradual during the 1980s. Many French pop and chanson releases from 1985 were still issued without UPC barcodes on the sleeve or label. The absence of a barcode is therefore consistent with the 1985 Trema original and is not a defect or sign of a bootleg. Later reissues of the same title are more likely to carry barcodes.