France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 434.955 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 434955 1E D5 380 RA6 - 11Runout stamped A side (RA6-11 etched)
S PHI AA 434955 2E D2 380Runout stamped B side
Johnny HallydayLe Pénitencier
Vinyl pressings
Le Pénitencier
by Johnny Hallyday · 1964
16 pressings2 countriesRock & RollRock
Le Pénitencier 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 Le Pénitencier
5 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 2 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 434 955 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 434955 1E D2 380Runout stamped A side
PHI AA 434955 2E 380Runout stamped B side
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 434.955 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 434955 1E D3 380Runout stamped A side
PHI AA 434955 2E D3 380Runout stamped B side
France
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 434 955 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 434955 1E D2 380Runout stamped A side
PHI AA 434955 2E 380Runout stamped B side
Spain
1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 434.955 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | France | Philips 434.955 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Philips 434 955 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Philips 434.955 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Philips 434.955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Philips 434 955 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Spain | Philips 434.955 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Philips 434.955 BE / Mercury 532 106-07", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 434 955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 434.955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 434 955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 434.955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 434 955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 434 955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 434 955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | France | Philips 434.955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
| ? | France | Philips 434.955 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Le Pénitencier = The House Of The Rising Sun4:00
- A2Toujours Plus Loin2:00
- B1One More Time, Encore Une Fois2:15
- B2Je Te Reverrai = I'll Be Seeing You3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Pénitencier are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Le Pénitencier are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1964 and 2009.
When was Le Pénitencier first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France, Spain. One of them is Philips 434.955 BE.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Pénitencier is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 434.955 BE, 434 955 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 434955 1E D5 380 RA6 - 11 and S PHI AA 434955 2E D2 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Pénitencier 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.
