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Elvis Presley – One Broken Heart For Sale
1968 · France · RCA Victor · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM EP Repress
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Pressing identification
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- Rights society
- BIEM
- Price Code
- MEDIUM(On sleeve)
- Price Code
- M(On sleeve)
- Price Code
- Ⓜ(On labels)
- Other
- 5.68(Printing date on sleeve)
- Manufactured By
- AREA (2)
- Printed By
- A.C.E.M.
- Record Company
- Radio Corporation Of America
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Rock & Roll
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- 86.310
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1One Broken Heart For Sale1:58
- A2Relax2:18
- B1(You're The) Devil In Disguise2:17
- B2Please Don't Drag That String Around1:53
About this record
This 1968 French pressing of One Broken Heart For Sale carries catalogue number 86.310 on RCA Victor and was manufactured by AREA (2), a detail visible in the dead wax that distinguishes it from other territorial editions. The 7-inch 45 RPM EP contains 4 tracks and exists as a repress rather than an original issue.
Community data shows 1 collector actively seeking it against 0 who currently own a copy, indicating scarcity relative to demand in the tracked market.
What drives its value
The French AREA (2) pressing commands attention because it represents a territorial reissue of Elvis material during a period when RCA Victor was systematically reissuing catalogue across European markets. With 0 copies held by tracked collectors and 1 want listed, this 7-inch 45 RPM EP occupies a narrow niche: it is neither the original nor a mass-market reissue, but a specific plant-stamped variant for the French market.
The catalogue number 86.310 and AREA (2) plant marking are the verification points that separate this from other 1968 represses. Condition and pressing-plant provenance drive value here more than rarity of the title itself, since Elvis 45s circulate widely but this particular French AREA (2) variant does not.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 86.310 printed on the label and the AREA (2) plant code stamped in the dead wax of the vinyl itself. The 7-inch 45 RPM format and 4-track EP configuration are standard for this release.
RCA Victor is the sole label imprint. The absence of a barcode confirms the 1968 date and French origin, as barcodes were not standard on French 45s of this era.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for groove wear and the label for foxing or water damage; French pressings from this period often show label deterioration. The AREA (2) plant code is your primary authentication marker—it appears nowhere on counterfeit or misidentified pressings and should be clearly legible in the runout.
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Frequently asked
What does AREA (2) tell me about this pressing?
AREA (2) is the manufacturing plant code stamped in the dead wax and indicates this 1968 copy was pressed in France for the French market by AREA, a major European vinyl manufacturer. This plant code is the definitive proof of origin and distinguishes it from original pressings or represses made elsewhere. It appears on the vinyl itself, not the label.
Is this a first pressing or a repress?
This is a repress, as stated in the format description. The 1968 date and French AREA (2) plant code indicate it was manufactured as a later edition of the title, likely several years after the original 1962 release. French represses of Elvis material from this period were common as RCA Victor maintained steady catalogue reissues across territories.
Why does the community data show 1 want and 0 have?
The 1 collector seeking this record and 0 who own it reflects the narrow collector base tracking French territorial 45s. This is not a high-demand title overall, but the specific AREA (2) pressing variant appeals to specialists in French pressings or Elvis territorial editions. The imbalance suggests it is harder to locate than the title's general availability might suggest.
How do I verify the catalogue number 86.310?
The catalogue number 86.310 appears printed on the label itself, typically in the upper right or lower left area depending on label design. Cross-reference it against the RCA Victor French catalogue to confirm the title and 1968 date. This number is specific to the French market release and will not match other territorial editions of the same title.
What should I look for when grading this 7-inch 45?
Examine the vinyl surface for groove wear and the label for foxing, water stains, or ink fading—French pressings from 1968 frequently show label deterioration. Check that the AREA (2) plant code in the dead wax is legible and unobstructed. The 4-track EP format means all 4 sides should play without skips. Absence of a barcode is correct for this pressing and confirms authenticity.