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Elvis Presley – Noël Avec Elvis
1961 · France · RCA · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM EP Reissue
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 7, 2026
- MMint
- $103.87
- NMNear Mint
- $92.93
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $71.07
- VGVery Good
- $49.20
- G+Good Plus
- $27.33
- GGood
- $16.40
- FFair
- $10.93
- PPoor
- $5.47
4 copies listed on Discogs from $41.53.
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
- €50ref VA-X9799Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve G🇪🇸 Ships from Spain — pochette un peu veillie par le temps nom de mon père inscrit à l'arrière il notait ainsi tous ces disques
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 71J2PH128 1D17/IJ2PH-128
- Runout — side B
- 71J2PH129 1D17/IJ2PH-129
- Rights society
- BIEM
- Manufactured By
- AREA (2)
- Printed By
- Bouchet-Lakara
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Holiday
- Year
- 1961
- Label
- RCA
- Catalog number
- 86.249
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1White Christmas
- A2Silent Night
- B1I Believe
- B2Blue Christmas
About this record
The matrix runout 71J2PH128 1D1 on the A-side identifies this as a 1961 French AREA pressing of Elvis Presley's Noël Avec Elvis, not the earlier American RCA release. Catalogue 86.249 marks it as a reissue EP manufactured in Paris by Bouchet Lakara in November 1961, stamped "Imprimé en France" on the label.
Only 4 copies are currently listed for sale across all platforms, with 30 collectors wanting it against 40 who own one.
What drives its value
This French 45 RPM EP commands a steep condition premium. A Mint copy reaches 103.87 USD, while the current market floor sits at 41.53 USD for the best available example among the 4 for sale.
The VG+ grade stabilizes at 71.07 USD, dropping to 49.20 USD in VG condition—a spread that reflects how AREA's pressing quality and vinyl formulation degrade audibly with play. The 30-to-40 want-to-have ratio suggests steady collector interest without scarcity panic.
As a reissue rather than the original American pressing, it trades at a discount to first editions but remains sought because French pressings often exhibit different mastering and pressing characteristics that appeal to completists and audiophiles tracking regional variants.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number 86.249 on the label front. Examine the dead-wax runouts: side A should read 71J2PH128 1D1 or the variant 7/IJ2PH-128, while side B carries 71J2PH129 1D1 or 7/IJ2PH-129.
The AREA (2) plant code confirms French manufacture. Look for the imprint line "Bouchet Lakara - Paris - 11.61" and the phrase "Imprimé en France" on the label.
The EP label should state "Durée Prolongée" (extended play). Grading hinges on vinyl surface condition and groove wear; AREA pressings from this era are prone to light surface noise even when visually clean.
Check that all 4 tracks play without skips or locked grooves.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
Made in France by AREA from RCA master recording Bouchet Lakara - Paris - 11.61 Imprimé en France On label : Durée Prolongée (extended play)
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this French pressing from the original American Noël Avec Elvis?
The catalogue number 86.249 and the matrix runout 71J2PH128 1D1 (or 7/IJ2PH-128) are exclusive to the French AREA pressing. The American original carries a different catalogue number and matrix. The label also bears "Imprimé en France" and credits Bouchet Lakara in Paris, absent from US editions.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 71.07 USD. This represents an estimate as of the guide's publication date and reflects typical market asking prices; actual sales may vary.
Why is the price spread so wide between Mint and VG?
The jump from 103.87 USD (Mint) to 71.07 USD (VG+) reflects AREA's pressing vulnerability to surface noise and groove wear. Even minor play on French vinyl from 1961 introduces audible degradation, making truly clean copies command a premium among collectors who value silent playback.
How many copies are on the market right now?
Only 4 copies are currently listed for sale across all platforms, with the lowest asking price at 41.53 USD. This scarcity relative to the 30 collectors actively seeking it suggests limited inventory turnover.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
This is a reissue, pressed in France in November 1961 from RCA master recordings. The label designation "Durée Prolongée" and the AREA plant code distinguish it from the original American release, making it a secondary pressing variant sought by regional and format completists.