France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.967 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 432967 1E D1 380 O A42Runout stamped A side
△PHI AA 432967 2E D1 380 O A30Runout stamped B side
Johnny HallydayPour Moi La Vie Va Commencer
Vinyl pressings
Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer
by Johnny Hallyday · 1963
10 pressings3 countriesRock & RollYé-YéPop RockRock
Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer 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 Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer
4 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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 432 967 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 432967 1E D1 380Etched Side A variante 1
PHI AA 432967 2E D1 380Etched Side B variante 1
PHI AA 432967 1E D1 380 116Runout A side variante 2
PHI AA 432967 2E D1 380 CRunout B side variante 2
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432 967 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1 ◁ PHI AA 432967 1E D1 380 A42Runout stamped A side
1 △PHI AA 432967 2E D1 380 O A39Runout stamped B side
1 ◁ PHI AA 432967 1E D1 380 8CRunout stamped A side Variant 2
1 △PHI AA 432967 2E D1 380 8CRunout stamped B side Variant 2
France
1963- Label and catalog number
- Philips 432.967 BE
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
ш PHI AA 432967 1E 380 A10Runout side A, variant 1
PHI AA 432967 2E D1 380 A10Runout side B, variant 1
PHI AA 432967 1E D1 380 A34Runout side A, variant 2
PHI AA 432967 2E D1 380 D25Runout side B, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | France | Philips 432.967 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP | 7", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1963 | France | Philips 432 967 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 432 967 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | France | Philips 432.967 BEFirst year7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Japan | Philips SFL-30857", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1964 | Spain | Philips 432 967 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | France | Philips 432.967 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Philips 432.967 BE / Mercury 532 071-17", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 432.967 BE7", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | France | Philips 432.967 BE7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, EP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer2:11
- A2Rien N'A Changé1:58
- B1A Plein Coeur2:15
- B2Ma Guitare1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1963 and 2009.
When was Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in France. One of them is Philips 432.967 BE.
How do I tell if my copy of Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 432.967 BE, 432 967 BE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 432967 1E D1 380 O A42 and △PHI AA 432967 2E D1 380 O A30. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Pour Moi La Vie Va Commencer 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.
