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Eddy Mitchell – Be Bop A Lula / Memphis Tennessee / L'Epopée Du Rock...
1974 · France · Barclay · Vinyl LP Compilation Reissue
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 5, 2026
- MMint
- $1.48
- NMNear Mint
- $1.32
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $1.01
- VGVery Good
- $0.70
- G+Good Plus
- $0.39
- GGood
- $0.23
- FFair
- $0.16
- PPoor
- $0.08
16 copies listed on Discogs from $1.37.
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
- €1ref VA-G9RT6Media NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- Y BAR CX 69645 I HBLY AT 950013 A M6 282864
- Runout — side B
- Y BAR CX 69646 I HBLY BT 950013 B M6 282865
- Rights society
- SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
- Price Code
- Ⓡ
- Printed By
- France Imprimerie
- Pressed By
- Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou
Specifications
- Artist
- Eddy Mitchell
- Genre
- Rock
- Year
- 1974
- Label
- Barclay
- Catalog number
- 950.013
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Be Bop A Lula3:38
- A2Memphis Tennessee2:56
- A3Peggy Sue2:32
- A4Pas De Chance2:35
- A5Caldonia2:05
- A6Je Reviendrai2:39
- A7Tu N'as Rien De Tout Ca2:22
- B1Sentimentale1:52
- B2Blue Jean Bop2:32
- B3J'avais Deux Amis3:22
- B4Fauché2:52
- B5Chain Gang2:25
- B6Repose Beethoven2:35
- B7L'Epopée Du Rock3:10
- Photography By
- Alain Marouani
About this record
Pressed at Pathé Marconi EMI's Chatou plant in 1974, this Barclay reissue carries matrix stamps Y BAR CX 69645 I and Y BAR CX 69646 I that distinguish it from later pressings. The 14-track compilation sits deep in the secondary market with 348 collectors owning copies against only 8 actively seeking one, yet pricing remains volatile across condition grades.
What drives its value
This French pressing trades on condition far more than scarcity. A Mint copy commands 1.48 USD while a VG+ drops to 1.01 USD—a steep fall that reflects how vinyl wear on a reissue erodes perceived value quickly.
The lowest asking price across 16 active listings is 1.37 USD, clustering near the NM estimate of 1.32 USD, suggesting most sellers price conservatively. The 348-to-8 have-to-want ratio confirms this is a common reissue rather than a hunt: Barclay's 1974 compilation strategy flooded French collections.
Catalogue 950.013 marks it as a mid-catalogue reissue, not an original pressing, which caps collector premium. Grading discipline matters here—even Fair copies hold 0.16 USD, but VG and above are where resale momentum exists.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Barclay label, catalogue 950.013 (or 950 013 with spacing), and the dual matrix runouts: side A reads Y BAR CX 69645 I HBLY AT 950013 A M6 282864, and side B reads Y BAR CX 69646 I HBLY BT 950013 B M6 282865. The Pathé Marconi EMI plant code (Chatou facility) appears in both stamps.
The LP lacks a barcode, consistent with 1974 French pressings. Grade by visual inspection of the vinyl surface under light—reissues from this era often show light hairline scratches from factory handling.
Listen for surface noise in quiet passages; a VG+ copy should play cleanly with minimal pops. Check jacket seams and spine text for fading; 1974 Barclay compilations frequently show foxing on the back cover.
The 14 tracks should play without skips or groove damage.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Frequently asked
Is this an original 1974 pressing or a reissue?
It is a reissue. The format description explicitly marks it as a 1974 reissue on Barclay, not an original first pressing. The matrix stamps and Pathé Marconi EMI plant attribution confirm factory production in that year, but the catalogue strategy and pressing volume indicate Barclay was reissuing material rather than releasing it for the first time.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 1.01 USD. This is an estimate; actual market sales vary. The lowest current asking price across 16 listings is 1.37 USD, which is higher than the guide estimate, suggesting some sellers are pricing above the reference or holding inventory longer.
How do I verify I have the correct pressing?
Check the dead-wax runout on both sides. Side A should read Y BAR CX 69645 I HBLY AT 950013 A M6 282864, and side B should read Y BAR CX 69646 I HBLY BT 950013 B M6 282865. The label must say Barclay with catalogue 950.013. Confirm the pressing plant credit mentions Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou. These three markers together identify this specific 1974 French reissue.
Why is there such a big price drop from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is 1.48 USD while a VG copy is 0.70 USD. On reissues, collectors penalize wear heavily because the record has no historical rarity to offset cosmetic damage. This pressing is common—348 people own it—so buyers prioritize condition over the title itself. A scratched copy loses appeal quickly in a buyer's market.
How many copies are currently for sale?
Sixteen copies are listed for sale across the market. The lowest asking price among them is 1.37 USD. This supply level is typical for a 1974 French reissue; it is not rare enough to command waiting lists or premium pricing for worn examples.