Johnny Hallyday – Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit (1969) – Original French 1st Pressing Description A top-tier collector's item: the original French first pressing of Johnny Hallyday’s 1969 psychedelic rock masterpiece. Often referred to as the "Bandana Album," this record captures Hallyday at his creative and vocal peak, embracing a raw, heavy blues-rock sound. This specific edition is highly sought after by collectors worldwide for the uncredited participation of the legendary British rock band Small Faces (Steve Marriott and Ronnie Lane) as the backing band. It also features contributions from guitar icon Jimmy Page and was engineered by the renowned Glyn Johns (The Beatles, Led Zeppelin). The authenticity of this copy is absolute, verified by the stamped matrix numbers in the runout groove, identifying it as a 1969 pressing from the Philips plant in Louviers, France. Technical Details Artist: Johnny Hallyday Title: Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit Label: Philips (Black/Silver "Gravure Universelle" Mono/Stéréo) Catalog Number: 844.971 BY Matrix / Runout (Side A): 1Y 380 844 971 BY Matrix / Runout (Side B): 2Y 380 844 971 BY Country: France Year: 1969 (First Pressing) Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve Tracklist Highlights A1: Rivière... Ouvre Ton Lit A2: Voyage Au Pays Des Vivants B5: Je Suis Né Dans La Rue Condition Report Vinyl: Excellent- The vinyl retains a strong gloss, and the matrix stamps are clearly legible. Sleeve: Excellent- Original gatefold sleeve with the iconic interior photography. The original white inner sleeve features a period-correct handwritten date "Okt. 69," adding unique vintage character to this specific copy.