France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.916 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Hifi Monorale
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 77916 1L 380Runout side A
PHI AA 77916 2L 380Runout side B
AA 77916 1LLabel side A
AA 77916 2LLabel side B
Johnny HallydayN°4 (Les Bras En Croix)
Vinyl pressings
N°4 (Les Bras En Croix)
by Johnny Hallyday · 1963
15 pressings7 countriesRock & RollYé-YéTwistRock
N°4 (Les Bras En Croix) was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 N°4 (Les Bras En Croix)
7 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 5 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 840521 BY
- Format
- LP, Album · Hifi Stereo
Argentina
May 27, 1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 82003 PL
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.916 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Red Label
- Runout / matrix
B77-917̶6A. ZX T.Side 1 runout
B77-97̶16B ZX T.Side 2 runout
Canada
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips B 77.916 L
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Blue Label
Peru
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 77916
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Philips B 77.916 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Philips B 77.916 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips B 77.916 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 840521 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1963 | Peru | Philips 77916First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Spain | Philips B 77.916 LFirst yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Argentina | Philips 82003 PLFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Mercury 531 660-0 / Universal 531 660-0LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | France | Mercury 536 929-9LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2016 | France | Mercury 82003 PL / Mercury 536 930 5LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
| 2016 | France | Culture Factory 84027-PT / Culture Factory 84027 P77", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | France | Mercury / Mercury B 77.916 LLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Israel | Litratone LIT 12011LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Philips B 77.916 LLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Italy | Philips B 77.916 LLP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Les Bras En Croix2:13
- A2Chance = Chains2:22
- A3Poupée Brisée2:10
- A4Quitte-moi Doucement = Break It To Me Gently2:30
- A5T'as Seize Ans = You're Sixteen2:13
- A6Elle Est Terrible = Something Else1:57
- B1Tes Tendres Années = Tender Years2:22
- B2Quand Un Air Vous Possède = When My Little Girl Is Smiling2:17
- B3Parc'que J'ai Revu Linda = I Saw Linda Yesterday1:50
- B4Quand Ce Jour La Viendra = That'll Be The Day2:15
- B5Dis-moi Oui = We Say Yeah2:07
- B6Mashed Potatoe Time2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of N°4 (Les Bras En Croix) are there?
15 vinyl pressings of N°4 (Les Bras En Croix) are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1963 and 2021.
When was N°4 (Les Bras En Croix) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in France, Argentina, Canada, Peru and more. One of them is Philips B 77.916 L.
How do I tell if my copy of N°4 (Les Bras En Croix) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use B 77.916 L, 840521 BY, 82003 PL, 77916) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 77916 1L 380 and PHI AA 77916 2L 380. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is N°4 (Les Bras En Croix) 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.
