France
February 23, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.191 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 437191 1E D1 380Stamped side A
PHI AA 437191 2E 380Stamped side B
437191 1ELabel side A
437191 2ELabel side B
Johnny HallydayJe L'aime
Vinyl pressings
Je L'aime
by Johnny Hallyday · 1966
11 pressings3 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesChansonRock
Je L'aime was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Je L'aime
5 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.191 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
437191 1EA-Side, Center Label
437191 2EB-Side, Center Label
France
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.191 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
437191 1EA-Side, Center Label
437191 2EB-Side, Center Label
Portugal
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437.191 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
Spain
1966- Label and catalog number
- Philips 437 191 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
437191 1E=1A-Side run-out, pressed
437191 2E=1B-Side run-out, pressed
850A-Side, Center Label
850B-Side, Center Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | France | Philips 437.191 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | France | Philips 437.191 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | Portugal | Philips 437.191 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1966 | Spain | Philips 437 191 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Philips 437.191 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | France | Philips 437.191 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Philips 437.191 BE / Mercury 532 106-67", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 437.191 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 437.191 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 437.191 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress |
| ? | France | Philips 437.191 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Je L'aime = Girl2:37
- A2Maintenant Ou Jamais = If You Gotta Go Go Now2:25
- B1Jusqu'à Minuit = In The Midnight Hour2:25
- B2N'y Crois Pas2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Je L'aime are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Je L'aime are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 2009.
When was Je L'aime first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in France, Portugal, Spain. One of them is Philips 437.191 BE, released February 23, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Je L'aime is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 437.191 BE, 437 191 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 437191 1E D1 380 and PHI AA 437191 2E 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Je L'aime 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.
