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Data as of Oct 17, 2026
Artur Faihs – Sérénade (Prestige De La Guitare)
France · CBS · Vinyl LP
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $21.66
- NMNear Mint
- $19.38
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.82
- VGVery Good
- $10.26
- G+Good Plus
- $5.70
- GGood
- $3.42
- FFair
- $2.28
- PPoor
- $1.14
10 copies listed on Discogs from $1.19.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €9ref VA-EXEJNMedia VG · Very Good🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Rights society
- D.P.
- Price Code
- Circled E
- Printed By
- France Imprimerie, Plaisir
Specifications
- Artist
- Artur Faihs
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Baroque, Classical
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- S 51120
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Gavotte- Sarabande - Menuet - Musette12:06
- A2Bourrée1:26
- A3Air2:37
- A4Allegretto - Contredanse - Danse Villageoise3:36
- A5Andante - Allegretto2:43
- A6Pastorale - Valse4:05
- Suite
- B5Se Io M'Accorgo - Corrente - Deux Danses5:35
- B6Prélude - Sarabande - Menuet4:20
- B7Allegretto - Romance - "Dreher" - Marche - Allegretto8:19
- Illustration
- Schoumann
About this record
CBS catalogue S 51120 sits in a narrow market band: only 10 copies are listed for sale across all platforms, yet 80 collectors own one against just 2 seeking it. The price spread from Mint at 21.66 USD down to Poor at 1.14 USD reflects how sharply condition fractures value on this French classical LP.
What drives its value
This Artur Faihs & Frida Faihs Baroque-Classical programme commands a steep condition premium. A Mint copy reaches 21.66 USD, while Near Mint settles at 19.38 USD—a narrow gap that widens dramatically at VG+, where the price drops to 14.82 USD.
VG copies trade at 10.26 USD, marking the threshold where wear begins to erode collector interest. The lowest asking price across active listings is 1.19 USD, indicating distressed or heavily played stock.
With 10 copies in circulation and demand (2 want) far outpaced by supply (80 have), this pressing holds steady as a mid-tier classical reissue rather than a sought scarcity. The CBS France pressing carries no barcode, typical of its era, and the 9-track programme suggests a curated selection rather than a complete work.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the CBS label imprint and catalogue number S 51120 on the front cover and label. The LP format, 9-track count, and Baroque-Classical styling are consistent markers.
Without a barcode present, rely on the label typography and CBS house style of the pressing era to distinguish this from later reissues. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (21.66 USD) shows no visible wear, play marks, or dust; Near Mint (19.38 USD) may show hairline marks under magnification but plays silent; VG+ (14.82 USD) displays light surface noise and minor scuffs audible only in quiet passages; VG (10.26 USD) shows moderate groove wear and consistent background noise.
The jacket condition should be assessed separately—seam splits, foxing, and spine wear are common on French CBS pressings of this age and do not always correlate with vinyl grade.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of this record worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ pressing is valued at 14.82 USD. This represents the midpoint between the 19.38 USD Near Mint estimate and the 10.26 USD VG figure, reflecting moderate surface wear that does not affect playback but is visible under inspection.
How rare is CBS S 51120?
Not rare by collector demand: 80 users have logged ownership against only 2 seeking it. However, active inventory is tight—just 10 copies are currently for sale. This suggests the pressing is stable in collections rather than actively traded, typical of mid-tier classical reissues.
Why does condition matter so much on this pressing?
The price gap from Mint (21.66 USD) to Poor (1.14 USD) is steep because classical LPs are often judged by playback fidelity. Surface noise and groove wear directly degrade the listening experience on intimate guitar and baroque repertoire, where silence between notes is part of the performance.
What is the lowest price I might find this record listed at?
The lowest asking price currently recorded is 1.19 USD, indicating heavily played or damaged stock. This is well below the Poor grade estimate of 1.14 USD, suggesting either a clearance listing or a copy with significant defects.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
The absence of a barcode and the CBS France catalogue number S 51120 indicate a European pressing from the vinyl era, but the input does not specify whether this is an original release or a later reissue. Check the label print quality and dead-wax markings (if visible) to distinguish pressing generations.