France
January 20, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.984 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 77984 1L 380
PHI AA 77984 2L 380
Brigitte BardotB.B.
Vinyl pressings
B.B.
by Brigitte Bardot · 1964
14 pressings6 countriesChansonPop
B.B. was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 B.B.
5 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 4 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 840.542 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 840542 1Y 380
PHI AA 840542 2Y 380
Brazil
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips SLP-9160Philips SLP-9.160
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
06 AA 77984 1L=1/200Side 1
06 AA 77984 2L=1/200Side 2
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.984 LPhilips B.77 9 84 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 77984 1L - 380 A1ASide 1 Runout
PHI AA 77984 2L 380 A1ASide 2 Runout
Mexico
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 10063
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LD-10063-A
LD-10066-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Brazil | Philips SLP-9160 / Philips SLP-9.160First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Philips B 77.984 L / Philips B.77 9 84 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Philips 840.542 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Mexico | Philips 10063First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Philips B 77.984 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Germany | Bunte Illustrierte 111 503 PYLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Philips 111 503 PYLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Japan | Philips Fdx-348LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | France | Philips B 77.984 LLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2000s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | France | Philips 077 110-010", Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | 10", Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
| 2008 | France | Universal 5309104LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2009 | France | Mercury B 77.984 LLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips B 77.984 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | Philips SFL-7291LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Moi Je Joue1:43
- A2Une Histoire De Plage1:50
- A3Ça Pourrait Changer1:40
- A4À La Fin De L'Été2:17
- A5Ne Me Laisse Pas L'Aimer1:45
- A6Maria Ninguem2:32
- B1Je Danse Donc Je Suis1:52
- B2Mélanie2:02
- B3Ciel De Lit1:40
- B4Un Jour Comme Un Autre2:18
- B5Les Cheveux Dans Le Vent1:40
- B6Jamais Trois Sans Quatre2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of B.B. are there?
14 vinyl pressings of B.B. are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1964 and 2009.
When was B.B. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France, Brazil, Canada, Mexico. One of them is Philips B 77.984 L, released January 20, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of B.B. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 77.984 L, 840.542 BY, SLP-9160, 10063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 77984 1L 380 and PHI AA 77984 2L 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is B.B. 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.
