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Chris Rea – Josephine
1985 · Italy · Magnet (2) · Vinyl 12" 45 RPM
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 21, 2026
- MMint
- $12.56
- NMNear Mint
- $11.24
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.59
- VGVery Good
- $5.95
- G+Good Plus
- $3.30
- GGood
- $1.98
- FFair
- $1.32
- PPoor
- $0.66
6 copies listed on Discogs from $7.99.
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
- $10ref VA-FNHENMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇮🇹 Ships from Italy
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Pressing identification
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- Rights society
- S.I.A.E.
Specifications
- Artist
- Chris Rea
- Genre
- Electronic, Rock, Pop
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- Magnet (2)
- Catalog number
- MM 9217
- Country
- Italy
Tracklist
- AJosephine3:55
- B1Dancing Shoes3:35
- B2Everytime It Rains3:35
- Written-By, Producer
- Chris Rea
About this record
Demand runs ahead of supply on this Italian 12-inch: 139 collectors want it while 57 say they own a copy. Pressed in 1985 on Magnet (2) under catalogue number MM 9217, it is a three-track 45 RPM single rather than an album, and the spread between its Mint and VG prices is wide enough to make condition the main driver of what it sells for.
What drives its value
The price guide puts this pressing at 12.56 USD in Mint, 11.24 in Near Mint, 8.59 in VG+ and 5.95 in VG, with lower grades falling to 3.30 in G+ and 1.98 in G. Collectors buying in the middle of the market should expect to pay somewhere between the VG+ and NM figures, while a worn copy sits near the VG level.
Market supply is thin: the lowest current listing is 7.99 USD and only 6 copies are for sale, which tightens the gap between guide value and asking price. The community's 139 want against 57 have also supports firm prices.
Only one other pressing is catalogued, a 1985 Benelux issue on the same label under 107.483, so the Italian MM 9217 stands as the primary edition in this data set; the Benelux release gives buyers a second version to compare when assessing originality and value.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by reading the catalogue number MM 9217 printed on the label and sleeve against the Magnet (2) label, and check that the record is a 12-inch running at 45 RPM with three tracks, matching the listed format. This release has no barcode, so authentication rests on the catalogue number, the label design, the country of pressing (Italy) and the matrix or runout etchings in the dead wax.
Read the runout carefully with a light, noting any stamped codes, and compare them against the Benelux 107.483 issue if you hold one, since the two are catalogued separately. Grade the record by playing it: inspect both sides under a bright light for surface marks, then listen for groove wear and skips, and grade the sleeve separately, because the guide prices given are for the record and the grade determines which figure applies.
Weigh a Mint or Near Mint copy against the guide figures of 12.56 and 11.24, and a VG+ copy against 8.59, before agreeing a price.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of Josephine worth?
The price guide lists a VG+ copy at 8.59 USD. This is an estimate taken from the guide, so the price you actually pay will depend on current listings.
What is a Mint copy worth?
The guide gives a Mint copy at 12.56 USD, the highest figure for this pressing. It is an estimate as of the guide date, and asking prices can differ.
How many copies are currently for sale?
Six copies are for sale, and the lowest current price is 7.99 USD.
Is there a barcode to check on this pressing?
No, the record has no barcode, so confirm it using the catalogue number MM 9217 and the label and matrix details instead.
Is there another version of this record?
Yes, a 1985 Benelux pressing on Magnet (2) is catalogued under 107.483. It is a separate release from the Italian MM 9217 and should be checked against it.