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Johnny Hallyday

ParisBorn in 1943Bandes originales (Films séries jeux…)20 vinyl albums
Johnny Hallyday, born Jean-Philippe Smet in Paris in 1943, was a prolific French singer blending rock, pop, and blues. Revered for powerful stage presence, he recorded 50+ albums until his death in 2017.
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About

Over 50 albums spanning pop, rock, and blues — vintage LPs and live sets tracked in real time.

Johnny Hallyday's career spanned more than five decades, beginning in the early 1960s and extending into the 21st century. He popularized rock and roll in the French language, drawing inspiration from American rock and blues while developing an original repertoire. His discography includes studio albums, live albums, and compilations crossing genres such as pop, variété francophone, and blues. Vinyl collectors will find numerous pressings and reissues, including limited editions and picture discs from labels like Mercury, Warner, and Fontana.

His powerful voice and dynamic live performances attracted millions of fans across France and European francophone countries.

Discography

Johnny Hallyday discography

Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.

Acte IIFontana · 2021
2021
Acte II
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Live Port Barcarès - 9 Août 1969Label Panthéon · 2020
2020
Live Port Barcarès - 9 Août 1969
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Bercy 2003Label Panthéon · 2020
2020
Bercy 2003
Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Happy Birthday Live - Parc De Sceaux 15.06.2000Label Panthéon · 2020
2020
Happy Birthday Live - Parc De Sceaux 15.06.2000
Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Son Rêve Américain (Album Live Au Beacon Theatre De New-York 2014)Parlophone · 2020
2020
Son Rêve Américain (Album Live Au Beacon Theatre De New-York 2014)
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
JohnnyLabel Panthéon · 2019
2019
Johnny
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Stade De France 98 (Intégrale Du Concert Du 11 Septembre)Mercury · 2018
2018
Stade De France 98 (Intégrale Du Concert Du 11 Septembre)
Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Mon Pays C'est L'amourWarner · 2018
2018
Mon Pays C'est L'amour
Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Studio
Rester Vivant TourWarner · 2016
2016
Rester Vivant Tour
CD, Album
Studio
De L'amourWarner · 2015
2015
De L'amour
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Rester VivantWarner · 2014
2014
Rester Vivant
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Born Rocker TourWarner Music France · 2013
2013
Born Rocker Tour
CD, Album, Deluxe Edition
Studio
L'AttenteWarner · 2012
2012
L'Attente
CD, Album
Studio
Stade De France 2009 Tour 66Warner · 2009
2009
Stade De France 2009 Tour 66
CD, Album
Studio
Live At Montreux 1988Eagle Records · 2008
2008
Live At Montreux 1988
CD, Album
Live
Ça Ne Finira JamaisWarner · 2008
2008
Ça Ne Finira Jamais
CD, Album
Studio
Le Cœur D'Un HommeWarner · 2007
2007
Le Cœur D'Un Homme
CD, Album
Studio
La Cigale - 12-17 Décembre 2006Warner Music France · 2007
2007
La Cigale - 12-17 Décembre 2006
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Flashback Tour - Palais Des Sports 2006Warner · 2006
2006
Flashback Tour - Palais Des Sports 2006
CD, Album
Studio
Ma VéritéMercury · 2005
2005
Ma Vérité
CD, Album
Studio
Parc Des Princes 2003Mercury · 2003
2003
Parc Des Princes 2003
Box Set, Limited Edition, Numbered, Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
À La Vie, À La Mort !Mercury · 2002
2002
À La Vie, À La Mort !
CD, Album
Studio
Olympia 2000Mercury · 2000
2000
Olympia 2000
CD, Album
Studio
100% Johnny - Live À La Tour EiffelMercury · 2000
2000
100% Johnny - Live À La Tour Eiffel
CD, Album
Studio
Sang Pour SangMercury · 1999
1999
Sang Pour Sang
CD, Album
Studio
Ce Que Je SaisMercury France · 1998
1998
Ce Que Je Sais
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition
Studio
Allume Le Feu - Stade De France 98Mercury · 1998
1998
Allume Le Feu - Stade De France 98
CD, Album
Studio
Destination VegasPolygram Video · 1997
1997
Destination Vegas
Laserdisc, 12", Album, Stereo, PAL
Studio
Destination VegasMercury · 1996
1996
Destination Vegas
CD, Album
Studio
Lorada TourPhilips · 1996
1996
Lorada Tour
CD, Album
Studio
LoradaMercury · 1995
1995
Lorada
CD, Album
Studio
Rough TownPhilips · 1994
1994
Rough Town
CD, Album
Studio
Bercy 92Philips · 1993
1993
Bercy 92
Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered
Studio
Parc Des Princes 1993Philips · 1993
1993
Parc Des Princes 1993
CD, Album, Stereo
Studio
Dans La Chaleur De BercyPhilips · 1991
1991
Dans La Chaleur De Bercy
CD, Album
Studio
Ça Ne Change Pas Un HommePhilips · 1991
1991
Ça Ne Change Pas Un Homme
CD, Album
Studio
CadillacPhilips · 1989
1989
Cadillac
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Johnny À BercyPhilips · 1988
1988
Johnny À Bercy
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
GangPhilips · 1986
1986
Gang
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Rock'N'Roll AttitudePhilips · 1985
1985
Rock'N'Roll Attitude
Vinyl, LP, Album
Studio
Studio album Live / EP

Playlist

Signature tracks

The tracks that sum up Johnny Hallyday's career.

01
Je te promets
Je te promets
Born Rocker Tour · 2013
02
L'Envie
L'Envie
Born Rocker Tour · 2013
03
Le Pénitencier
Le Pénitencier
Bercy 2003 · 2020
04
Allumer Le Feu
Allumer Le Feu
Born Rocker Tour · 2013
05
Que Je T'Aime
Que Je T'Aime
Born Rocker Tour · 2013
06
Quelque Chose De Tennessee
Quelque Chose De Tennessee
Born Rocker Tour · 2013
07
Noir C'Est Noir
Noir C'Est Noir
Happy Birthday Live - Parc De Sceaux 15.06.2000 · 2020
08
Gabrielle
Gabrielle
Born Rocker Tour · 2013

The essentials

The 3 Johnny Hallyday albums you absolutely need

Our pick, validated by the editorial team.

#1 · 2018
À la vie à la mort

A studio album blending rock, blues, and pop, reissued on LP with remastering. It represents Hallyday's later artistic phase with original compositions.

Vinyl LP2017 reissueRock, Blues, Pop genres23 tracks
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#2 · 2013
Born Rocker Tour

Live album capturing Hallyday's 2013 tour with 45 tracks including hits like "Que Je T'aime" and "Allumer Le Feu." Multiple LP pressings available, including a rare 45 RPM misprint edition.

Live double LP45 RPM misprint pressing45 tracksWarner Music France label
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#3 · 2020
Bercy 2003

Limited edition 4-LP box set with numbered picture discs capturing Hallyday's iconic 2003 live performance at the Paris Bercy arena, highly sought after by collectors.

4 LPs, picture discLimited edition, numberedLive recording from 2003Label Panthéon
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Go further

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Francis Cabrel
Francis Cabrel
Julien Clerc
Julien Clerc
Florent Pagny
Florent Pagny

Face B

Side B: the hidden stories of Johnny Hallyday

Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.

Johnny Hallyday drew from American rock and adapted it for French audiences, pioneering rock'n'roll in France.
— Music historians
01Live Album

Bercy 2003 captures a legendary Paris concert

This limited edition picture disc box set was released in 2020, featuring 24 tracks recorded live during Johnny Hallyday's 2003 performance at the Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy. It includes fan favorites like "Que Je T'aime" and "Allumer Le Feu."

2003Paris
02Vinyl Pressing

Born Rocker Tour LP misprint pressing

The original 2013 LP pressing of "Born Rocker Tour" on Warner Music France is notable for a 45 RPM misprint. Multiple versions exist, with prices ranging from €11.24 to nearly €23 depending on condition and release year.

2013France
03Studio Album

À la vie à la mort reissued on vinyl

The 2018 album "À la vie à la mort" was reissued with remastering on LP format by Mercury, offering audiophiles a high-quality vinyl experience of Hallyday's later works blending rock, pop, and blues.

2018France
04Chart Success

Hundreds of millions of records sold in France and beyond

Johnny Hallyday sold an estimated 100 million records, earning 39 gold and 18 platinum certifications, along with five Victoires de la Musique awards over his career from 1943 to 2017.

1943-2017France
Despite numerous tours in Europe, Johnny's international fame remained largely confined to francophone countries.
— Concert reviews

Records by Johnny Hallyday

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DE L'AMOUR (10EME ANNIVERSAIRE) [VINYLE PROPELLER LIMITÉ] - Front Cover

DE L'AMOUR (10EME ANNIVERSAIRE) [VINYLE PROPELLER LIMITÉ]

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
WARNER
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Johnny 71 - Front Cover Johnny 71 - Front Cover

Johnny 71

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
MERCURY RECORDS
From $69.42 1 offer
Oh ! Ma Jolie Sarah - Front Cover

Oh ! Ma Jolie Sarah

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
MERCURY
From $22.45 2 offers
À tout casser - Front Cover

À tout casser

Johnny Hallyday
Film Music Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.)
MERCURY RECORDS
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Johnny - Front Cover

Johnny

Johnny Hallyday
French Retro Variety Variety
FOUNTAIN
From $23.90 1 offer
Tour Eiffel 2000 - 25ème anniversaire - Front Cover Tour Eiffel 2000 - 25ème anniversaire - Front Cover

Tour Eiffel 2000 - 25ème anniversaire

Johnny Hallyday
French Pop Pop
MERCURY
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Légende - Best Of 20 titres - Front Cover Légende - Best Of 20 titres - Front Cover

Légende - Best Of 20 titres

Johnny Hallyday
French Pop Pop
MERCURY
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Allumer le feu - Front Cover Allumer le feu - Front Cover

Allumer le feu

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
MERCURY
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Johnny Hallyday - Best Of Fnac - Front Cover

Johnny Hallyday - Best Of Fnac

Johnny Hallyday
French Pop Pop
MERCURY
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Johnny Hallyday - Vinyl Story

Vinyl Story

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
Diggers Factory
From $42.07 1 offer
Live Toulouse 2000 - Front Cover

Live Toulouse 2000

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
MERCURY RECORDS
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Les larmes de gloire - Front Cover

Les larmes de gloire

Johnny Hallyday
French Pop Pop
MERCURY
From $11.44 1 offer
Master Série - Front Cover Master Série - Back Cover

Master Série

Johnny Hallyday
French Variety Variety
MERCURY
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Country - Folk - Rock - Front Cover

Country - Folk - Rock

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
MERCURY
From $53.60 2 offers
Hello U.S.A. - Front Cover Hello U.S.A. - Front Cover

Hello U.S.A.

Johnny Hallyday
French Variety Variety
MERCURY RECORDS
From $47.51 2 offers
Joe, la ville et moi - Front Cover

Joe, la ville et moi

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
MERCURY RECORDS
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Solitaire - Front Cover

Solitaire

Johnny Hallyday
French Pop Pop
MERCURY
From $80.80 2 offers
LE CONCERT ÉVÉNEMENT À LA TOUR EIFFEL, 2011 (PICTURE DISC) - Front Cover LE CONCERT ÉVÉNEMENT À LA TOUR EIFFEL, 2011 (PICTURE DISC) - Back Cover

LE CONCERT ÉVÉNEMENT À LA TOUR EIFFEL, 2011 (Picture Disc)

Johnny Hallyday
French Rock Rock
INTERCOM
From $43.28 1 offer
Live Cambrai 12 Septembre 68 - Front Cover

Live Cambrai 12 Septembre 68

Johnny Hallyday
Rock 'n' Roll / Rockabilly / Psychobilly Rock
MERCURY RECORDS
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Live St-Raphael 28 juillet 68 - Front Cover

Live St-Raphael 28 juillet 68

Johnny Hallyday
French Pop Pop
MERCURY RECORDS
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Rêve et amour - Front Cover

Rêve et amour

Johnny Hallyday
French Pop Pop
MERCURY
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Jeune homme - Front Cover

Jeune homme

Johnny Hallyday
French Pop Pop
MERCURY
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LE CONCERT ÉVÉNEMENT À LA TOUR EIFFEL, 2011 - Front Cover

LE CONCERT ÉVÉNEMENT À LA TOUR EIFFEL, 2011

Johnny Hallyday
French Variety Variety
INTERCOM
From $32.68 2 offers
LE CONCERT ÉVÉNEMENT À LA TOUR EIFFEL, 2011 (VINYLE COULEUR) - Front Cover

LE CONCERT ÉVÉNEMENT À LA TOUR EIFFEL, 2011 (Colored Vinyl)

Johnny Hallyday
French Variety Variety
INTERCOM
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FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.

Who was Johnny Hallyday and where was he born?

Johnny Hallyday was a French singer and actor born in Paris in 1943, known for popularizing rock music in France.

What genres of music did Johnny Hallyday record?

He recorded a mix of rock, pop, blues, and variété francophone over five decades.

How many albums does Johnny Hallyday have on vinyl?

There are more than 50 vinyl albums available from Johnny Hallyday covering studio, live, and compilation records.

Which Johnny Hallyday vinyl is best for collectors?

Limited edition live sets like the 2020 "Bercy 2003" box set and the 2013 "Born Rocker Tour" LP misprint pressing are prized among collectors.

Where was Johnny Hallyday's iconic Bercy concert recorded on vinyl?

His famous 2003 performance was recorded live at the Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy and released as a numbered 4-LP picture disc box set in 2020.

Are there vinyl reissues of Johnny Hallyday albums?

Yes, notable reissues include the 2018 remastered version of "À la vie à la mort" on LP and live recordings such as "Born Rocker Tour."

Did Johnny Hallyday have connections to other French artists?

He shared genres and audiences with artists like Michel Sardou, Eddy Mitchell, and Jean-Jacques Goldman, prominent in French pop and rock.

Is Johnny Hallyday popular in France today?

His legacy remains strong with steady interest in vinyl releases and concerts, especially in France and neighboring francophone countries.

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Last updated: 04/07/2026