France
October 25, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Philips 373 441 BF
- Format
- 45 RPM, 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
373441-1FRunout Groove A-Side
373441-2FRunout Groove B-Side
373 441 1FLabel A-Side
373 441 2FLabel B-Side
Vinyl pressings
by Johnny Hallyday · 1964
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.
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.
373441-1FRunout Groove A-Side
373441-2FRunout Groove B-Side
373 441 1FLabel A-Side
373 441 2FLabel B-Side
AA 373-441-1FEtched runout side A
AA 373-441-2FEtched runout side B
AA 373.441 1FLabel matrix side A
AA 373.441 2FLabel matrix side B
373441-1FRunout Etched Side A
373441-2FRunout Etched Side B
AA 373 441-1 FLabel Side A
AA 373 441-2 FLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Philips B 373.441 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Greece | Philips 373 441 BF / Philips 3669First year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Philips JF 328 026First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | France | Philips 373 441 BFFirst year45 RPM, 7", Single | 45 RPM, 7", Single |
| 1964 | France | Philips B 373 441 FFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Philips 83119-PB7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Philips 373.4417", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Canada | Philips B 373.441F7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Philips B 373.441F7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Philips 373-4417", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Philips 373.4417", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 373 441 BF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Turkey | Philips Bf373441b7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
13 vinyl pressings of Le Pénitencier are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in France, Canada, Greece, Netherlands. One of them is Philips 373 441 BF, released October 25, 1964.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 373 441 BF, B 373 441 F, B 373.441 F, JF 328 026) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 373441-1F and 373441-2F. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.