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Daft Punk – Discovery
2001 · Europe · Virgin · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jun 22, 2026
- MMint
- $386.44
- NMNear Mint
- $345.76
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $264.41
- VGVery Good
- $183.05
- G+Good Plus
- $101.69
- GGood
- $61.02
- FFair
- $40.68
- PPoor
- $20.34
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- MPO 07243-8496071-1 A2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE
- Runout — side B
- MPO 07243-8496071-1 B2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE
- Runout — side C
- MPO 07243-8496081-0 A2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE
- Runout — side D
- MPO 07243-8496081-0 B2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE
- Barcode (Text)
- 7 24384 96061 2
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 724384960612
- Rights society
- bel BIEM, ASCAP, BMI
- Label Code
- LC 03098
- Price Code
- PM213
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Exchange
- Pressed By
- MPO
Specifications
- Artist
- Daft Punk
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- Disco, House, Electro, French House
- Year
- 2001
- Label
- Virgin
- Catalog number
- V2940
- Country
- Europe
- Barcode
- 7 24384 96061 2
Tracklist
- A1One More Time
- A2Aerodynamic
- A3Digital Love
- B1Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
- B2Crescendolls
- B3Nightvision
- B4Superheroes
- C1High Life
- C2Something About Us
- C3Voyager
- C4Veridis Quo
- D1Short Circuit
- D2Face To Face
- D3Too Long
- Producer
- Daft Punk
- Mastered By
- Nilesh Patel
- Costume Designer [Bionics Engineering]
- Alterian
- Costume Designer [Bionics Engineering]
- Tony Gardner
- Design Concept, Art Direction
- Alex And Martin
- Design Concept, Art Direction
- Cedric Hervet
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax, the hand-etched matrix strings MPO 07243-8496071-1 A2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE and MPO 07243-8496071-1 B2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE identify this as a European pressing produced at the MPO plant. The first LP pressing from 2001 features a gatefold jacket with full printed paper inner sleeves, including lyrics, credits, and a band photo.
This pressing also includes a unique credit card sheet with a member personal access code expiring in 12/02 for www.daftcard.com.
What drives its value
The price spread for this pressing ranges from 386.44 USD in Mint condition down to 20.34 USD in Poor condition, highlighting the premium for higher grades. The VG+ grade is valued at 264.41 USD, while VG copies go for 183.05 USD, showing a steep drop as condition declines.
With 28,622 collectors owning it and 22,285 wanting it, demand remains very strong within the community. This pressing’s position as the original European LP on Virgin with MPO plant markings makes it significantly more valuable than later reissues or pressings from other countries.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing of Daft Punk's Discovery, check for the MPO pressing plant etchings in the runout grooves: MPO 07243-8496071-1 A2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE on side A and MPO 07243-8496071-1 B2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE on side B or the variant MPO 07243-8496081-0. The catalogue numbers to verify include V2940, 8496061, and 7243 8496061 2, all associated with the Virgin label.
The gatefold jacket with printed inner sleeves and the included credit card sheet with a personal access code expiring 12/02 are distinctive release features. Grading should note the condition of these elements alongside vinyl surface quality to match price guide values from 386.44 USD (M) down to 20.34 USD (P).
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Tracks A1 and D3 Published by Zomba music for world excluding France. Delabel Editions / Daft Music for France. TTufftoney music (BMI) c/o 2P's W Music.
Tracks A2, B3 and C1 to D2 Published by Zomba music for world excluding France. Delabel Editions / Daft Music for France.
Track A3 contains a sample from "I Love You More" written by George Duke. Published by Mycenae Music Publishing Co (ASCAP), performed by G.Duke, used by permission of Sony Music Entertainment. Published by Zomba music for world excluding France. Delabel Editions / Daft Music for France. Sneakarican Music (ASCAP)
Track B1 contains a sample from "Cola Bottle Baby" written by Edwin Birdsong. Published by Edwin Birdson Music (ASCAP) and WB Music (ASCAP), performed by Edwin Birdsong, used by kind permission of Sony Music Entertainment. Published by Zomba music for world excluding France. Delabel Editions / Daft Music for France.
Track B2 contains a sample from "Can You Imagine" written by Dwight Brewster & Aleta Jennings. Published by Third world Publishing & Chesyl Publishing, performed by The Imperials, used by kind permission of Power Exchange. Published by Zomba music for world excluding France. Delabel Editions / Daft Music for France.
Track B4 contains a sample from "Who's Been Sleeping In My Bed" written by Barry Manilow & Marty Panzer. Published by Kamakazi Music Corp. (BMI) and SwaneeBRAVO! Music (BMI) administered by Careers - BMG Music Publishing (BMI), performed by Barry Manilow, used by permission of Arista Records. Published by Zomba music for world excluding France. Delabel Editions / Daft Music for France.
Produced for Daft Life
(P)&(C) 2001 Daft Life Ltd under exclusive license to Virgin Records Ltd. Printed in the EU.
First LP pressing. Gatefold jacket with full printed paper inner sleeves including lyrics, credits and a photo of the band. Included is a sheet with a credit card with a "member personal access code"; expiration date 12/02, to be used at www.daftcard.com
Runout details: everything is hand etched on each side.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the value of a Mint copy of this pressing?
A Mint copy is valued at 386.44 USD according to the current price guide.
How can I identify this pressing from others?
Look for the MPO pressing plant runout etchings such as MPO 07243-8496071-1 A2 NiLZ - THE EXCHANGE and the catalogue numbers V2940, 8496061, or 7243 8496061 2 on the Virgin label.
How rare is this pressing in the collector community?
With 28,622 collectors reported to have it and 22,285 wanting it, this pressing commands high demand and significant collector interest.
What is the price range for this album in different conditions?
Prices range from 386.44 USD in Mint condition down to 20.34 USD in Poor condition, with VG+ copies around 264.41 USD and VG at 183.05 USD.
Does this pressing include any special packaging or inserts?
Yes, it comes with a gatefold jacket, printed inner sleeves with lyrics and photos, and a credit card with a personal access code valid until 12/02 for www.daftcard.com.