France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844 971 BY
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 844971 1Y 380 844971 BYside A stamped
PHI AA 844971 2Y 380 844971 BYside B stamped
844.971 1YLabel Side A
844.971 2YLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit
by Johnny Hallyday · 1969
19 pressings5 countriesHard RockPsychedelic RockRock
Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit
8 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844 971 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 844971 1Y 380 844971 BYside A stamped
PHI AA 844971 2Y 380 844971 BYside B stamped
844.971 1YLabel Side A
844.971 2YLabel Side B
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844 971 BY
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 844971 1Y 380 844971 BYside A stamped
PHI AA 844971 2Y 380 844971 BYside B stamped
844.971 1YLabel Side A
844.971 2YLabel Side B
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844 971 BYPhilips 844.971 BY
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
PHI AA 844971 1Y 380 844971 BYRunout side A
PHI AA 844971 2Y 380 844971 BYRunout side B
844.971 1YLabel side A
844.971 2YLabel side B
Brazil
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips SLP 199.044
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Laminated Cover
- Runout / matrix
844.971 1Y 1 JA-side runout
844.971 2Y 1 JB-side runout
844.971 1YA label
844.971 2YB label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips 844 971
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
844.971-1Y ✓Face 1 Runout
844.971-2Y ✓Face 2 Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Brazil | Philips SLP 199.044First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Philips 844 971First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Philips 844 971 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Philips 844 971 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1969 | France | Philips 844 971 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | France | Philips 844 971 BY / Philips 844.971 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Philips 844 971 BYFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Peru | Philips 844 971 BYFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | France | Philips 6325 100LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | Philips 9101 038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | France | Philips 9101 038LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1979 | France | Philips 9101 038LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | France | Mercury 844 971 BY / Universal Music 844 971 BYLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | France | Mercury 537 910-9LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | MercuryLP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2020 | France | Mercury 5390655 / Label Panthéon 5390655LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, LP, LP, Compilation, CD, Compilation, CD, CD, DVD, DVD-Video, Reissue, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered | LP, Album, Reissue, CD, Album, Reissue, LP, LP, Compilation, CD, Compilation, CD, CD, DVD, DVD-Video, Reissue, Box Set, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered, Remastered · Limited, Numbered |
| 2020 | France | Mercury 5390666 / Label Panthéon 5390666LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, LP, Limited Edition, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, LP, Limited Edition, LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2020 | France | Label Panthéon 5390969 / Mercury 5390969LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 9 101 038 / Philips 9101 038LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit4:15
- A2Voyage Au Pays Des Vivants3:50
- A3Amen3:25
- A4Viens2:18
- A5Réclamation3:29
- B1Regarde Pour Moi4:25
- B2Je Te Veux3:35
- B3Les Anges De La Nuit2:50
- B4Je N'ai Besoin De Personne3:02
- B5Je Suis Né Dans La Rue5:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 2020.
When was Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, Brazil, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Philips 844 971 BY.
How do I tell if my copy of Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 844 971 BY, SLP 199.044, 844 971) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHI AA 844971 1Y 380 844971 BY and PHI AA 844971 2Y 380 844971 BY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit 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.
