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Elvis Presley – Good Luck Charm
1962 · France · RCA Victor · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM EP Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 7, 2026
- MMint
- $28.88
- NMNear Mint
- $25.84
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $19.76
- VGVery Good
- $13.68
- G+Good Plus
- $7.60
- GGood
- $4.56
- FFair
- $3.04
- PPoor
- $1.52
19 copies listed on Discogs from $2.64.
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
- €15ref VA-EVBCDMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve G+🇪🇸 Ships from Spain — le seul défaut c'est que mon père a mis son nom sur la pochette il faisait ça sur tous ces disques
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 10 R 62 M 49410R 62M 494 D3
- Runout — side B
- 10 R 62 M 49510R 62M 495 D2
- Rights society
- BIEM
- Price Code
- Ⓜ(On labels)
- Price Code
- M(On sleeve both sides)
- Other
- 10.62(Printing date on sleeve)
- Made By
- AREA (2)
- Printed By
- Bouchet-Lakara
- Record Company
- Radio Corporation Of America
- Lacquer Cut At
- Decca Studios, Paris
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Ballad
- Year
- 1962
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- 86.308
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Good Luck Charm
- A2Anything That's Part Of You
- B1She's Not You
- B2Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello
About this record
The matrix runout 10R 62M 494 D3 and its companion 10R 62M 495 D2 identify this as an AREA (2) pressing from 1962, distinguishing it from other French RCA Victor releases of the same title. Catalogue 86.308 marks the French market EP, a 4-track 7-inch 45 RPM mono that never reached the same distribution footprint as UK or US variants.
Demand sits modest—16 collectors want it against 176 who own one—keeping it accessible despite its regional scarcity.
What drives its value
This French pressing trades on condition spread more than rarity. A Mint copy reaches 28.88 USD, while a VG+ settles at 19.76 USD and VG drops to 13.68 USD—a steep cliff that reflects how wear on a 1962 pressing erodes appeal.
The lowest asking price across 19 active listings is 2.64 USD, capturing heavily played or damaged stock. The AREA (2) plant pressing and French-only release keep it below the original US or UK variants in collector priority, yet the 4.29 community rating across 17 votes suggests solid appeal among Elvis specialists seeking territorial variants.
Supply outpaces demand (176 have versus 16 want), anchoring prices at the lower end of the Elvis 45 market.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 86.308 on the front label and the RCA Victor France imprint. The dead-wax matrix strings 10R 62M 494 and 10R 62M 495 (with D3 and D2 suffixes on the respective sides) are the definitive identifiers; these runouts appear stamped into the vinyl itself and distinguish AREA (2) pressings from other 1962 plants.
The EP carries no barcode. Grading hinges on groove condition and label preservation: a Mint example shows no play wear and crisp label printing, while VG+ permits light surface marks that do not affect playback.
At VG, light groove wear becomes audible on quiet passages. The 7-inch format and mono mix are standard for this catalogue entry; any stereo variant or different matrix string indicates a different pressing or market.
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Frequently asked
How do I confirm I have the AREA (2) pressing and not another 1962 French variant?
Examine the dead-wax runout stamped into the vinyl on both sides. This pressing carries 10R 62M 494 on one side and 10R 62M 495 on the other, with D3 and D2 suffixes respectively. These matrix strings are specific to AREA (2) and will not appear on other pressing plants. The catalogue number 86.308 on the label confirms the French RCA Victor release, but the runout is the final proof.
What is a VG+ copy worth in the current market?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 19.76 USD. This represents a significant drop from the 25.84 USD for NM condition, reflecting how even light wear reduces desirability on a 1962 pressing. The estimate is current as of the guide's publication date.
Why is there such a large gap between Mint and VG prices?
A Mint copy commands 28.88 USD while VG falls to 13.68 USD—a steep decline driven by the rarity of unplayed 1962 stock and collector preference for near-original condition on vintage 45s. Sixty years of storage, handling, and play have eliminated most Mint examples, making them scarce relative to played copies. Even minor wear visible under light significantly reduces value on this pressing.
Is this French pressing rarer than the US or UK version?
The French pressing is less collected than the original US release, as evidenced by the 176 community members who own this variant against only 16 seeking it. The AREA (2) plant pressing was made for the French market exclusively, limiting its circulation outside Europe. This territorial restriction keeps it below the demand curve of the main-market variants, though it remains a legitimate Elvis 45 for specialists in regional releases.
What is the lowest price I should expect to see for this record?
The lowest asking price across 19 active listings is 2.64 USD, typically representing heavily played or damaged copies. At that price point, the record is likely in Poor or Fair condition and may have significant groove wear or label damage. A VG copy at 13.68 USD offers far better playability and longevity.