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Elvis Presley – Return To Sender
1963 · France · RCA Victor · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM EP Repress
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 7, 2026
- MMint
- $21.66
- NMNear Mint
- $19.38
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.82
- VGVery Good
- $10.26
- G+Good Plus
- $5.70
- GGood
- $3.42
- FFair
- $2.28
- PPoor
- $1.14
14 copies listed on Discogs from $5.
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
- €12ref VA-5XN72Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve G+🇪🇸 Ships from Spain — nom de mon père sur la pochette il manquait ainsi tous les disques
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 2 R 63 M - 686
- Runout — side B
- 2 R 63 M - 687
- Rights society
- BIEM
- Price Code
- Ⓜ
- Made By
- AREA (2)
- Printed By
- Bouchet-Lakara
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Genre
- Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1963
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- 86.309
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Return To Sender2:05
- A2I Don't Wanna Be Tied2:05
- B1Girls! Girls! Girls!2:30
- B2I Don't Want To2:39
About this record
Pressed at AREA (2) for the French market in 1963, this RCA Victor 45 EP carries the matrix codes 2 R 63 M - 686 and 2 R 63 M - 687 in the dead wax—a signature of the repress run rather than the original issue. The price spread from Mint at 21.66 USD down to VG at 10.26 USD reflects how sharply condition sorting divides the market for this four-track reissue.
What drives its value
This French pressing commands a steep condition-based valuation curve. A Mint copy reaches 21.66 USD, while NM drops to 19.38 USD and VG+ settles at 14.82 USD; by VG grade, the price halves to 10.26 USD.
The lowest asking price across 14 active listings stands at 5.00 USD, indicating a floor well below even Good+ (5.70 USD) in the price guide—a sign that heavily played or damaged stock moves only at clearance. Community ownership is strong: 192 collectors have the record against 17 who want it, a ratio that keeps supply ahead of demand.
As a repress rather than an original, this French edition ranks below first pressings in collector hierarchy, yet the AREA (2) plant attribution and specific matrix codes make it a distinct pressing variant worth documenting.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 86.309 on the label and the matrix runout codes 2 R 63 M - 686 (Side A) and 2 R 63 M - 687 (Side B) stamped in the dead wax. The pressing plant AREA (2) is the final verification point.
This is a 7-inch, 45 RPM EP with 4 tracks; no barcode was applied. Grading hinges on groove wear and surface condition: Mint assumes no play and pristine surfaces; NM allows only light handling marks; VG+ shows light surface noise but plays cleanly; VG exhibits moderate groove wear and audible surface noise on quiet passages.
The repress status means original label printing and vinyl formulation differ from 1962 first issues—expect slightly different pressing weight and label gloss. Play-test at low volume to detect hairline scratches invisible under bright light but audible on the quietest sections.
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Frequently asked
What is this French pressing worth in VG+ condition?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 14.82 USD. This represents the sweet spot for collectors seeking clean, playable copies without Mint-grade premiums. The actual market floor of 5.00 USD across 14 listings suggests many sellers price below guide, likely due to heavy play wear or label damage.
How do I tell this repress from an original 1963 pressing?
The matrix codes 2 R 63 M - 686 and 2 R 63 M - 687 and the AREA (2) plant attribution in the dead wax identify this as a repress. Original first pressings carry different matrix strings and were pressed at different facilities. Cross-reference the runout against Discogs or a pressing database to confirm the plant and year of manufacture.
Why does the price drop so sharply from NM to VG?
NM is valued at 19.38 USD versus VG at 10.26 USD—a significant gap driven by collector preference for near-silent playback. Surface noise and light scratches that define VG grade are audible on quiet vocal passages in this pop-rock material, making the record less desirable to purists. Mint (21.66 USD) commands a premium because unplayed copies are rare.
Is this French repress less valuable than an original UK or US pressing?
Yes. Reissues rank below originals in collector hierarchy, and French pressings are typically less sought than UK or US first issues. The 17 want-to-192 have ratio reflects modest demand; this record is common enough that original pressings command higher prices. The AREA (2) plant and 1963 date confirm this is a repress, not a first pressing.
What does the 4.19 community rating mean for this record?
The rating of 4.19 out of 5 (based on 16 votes) indicates solid collector satisfaction with the recording and pressing quality. This is not a defective or poorly-received variant. The rating reflects the song's enduring appeal and acceptable audio fidelity for a mid-1960s repress, though it does not guarantee any individual copy's condition or playability.