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Data as of Oct 7, 2026
Elvis Presley – Rock And Roll N° 3 - Heartbreak-Hotel
1962 · France · RCA · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM EP Reissue Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 7, 2026
- MMint
- $51.41
- NMNear Mint
- $46
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $35.18
- VGVery Good
- $24.35
- G+Good Plus
- $13.53
- GGood
- $8.12
- FFair
- $5.41
- PPoor
- $2.71
6 copies listed on Discogs from $14.95.
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-AYMMNMedia G+ · Good PlusSleeve VG🇪🇸 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.
- Made By
- AREA (2)
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Rock & Roll
- Year
- 1962
- Label
- RCA
- Catalog number
- 86.289
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1I Forgot To Remember To Forget
- A2Mistery Train
- B1I Was The One
- B2Heartbreak Hotel
About this record
Pressed at AREA (2) for the French market in 1962, this RCA catalogue 86.289 EP is a reissue of Elvis Presley's early rock material, not an original. The 4-track 7-inch 45 RPM mono pressing carries no barcode—a marker of its era and origin.
Six copies currently list below 15 USD, yet the price guide values a Mint specimen at 51.41 USD, signaling sharp condition-dependent demand among the 16 collectors actively seeking it against 53 who own one.
What drives its value
This French reissue commands a steep condition gradient: Mint reaches 51.41 USD, while a VG+ copy sits at 35.18 USD and VG drops to 24.35 USD. The lowest asking price across 6 active listings is 14.95 USD, well below even Good+ grade (13.53 USD), indicating either heavy wear or aggressive pricing.
Demand favors keepers: 16 want it versus 53 who have it, a ratio suggesting moderate scarcity relative to ownership. As a 1962 reissue rather than an original pressing, this French RCA holds value primarily through condition and the AREA (2) plant attribution.
Buyers pay sharply for NM or better; anything below VG trades at steep discounts.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the RCA label, French catalogue number 86.289, and the AREA (2) plant marking in the dead wax. The 7-inch 45 RPM mono EP format and Reissue designation distinguish it from original issues.
Grade by examining all 4 sides for groove wear, label printing clarity, and vinyl surface integrity; the absence of a barcode is consistent with 1962 French pressings. A Mint copy shows no signs of play; NM allows only the slightest evidence of handling.
VG+ specimens exhibit light surface marks audible only under close listening; VG copies show moderate groove wear and visible dust trails. Below VG, expect pronounced surface noise during playback.
The AREA (2) plant code is the primary verification tool for this specific pressing.
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Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of this French RCA 86.289 worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ specimen is valued at 35.18 USD. This represents the midpoint between NM (46.00 USD) and VG (24.35 USD), reflecting the steep premium for copies showing minimal play wear on a 1962 reissue.
Why does the lowest asking price (14.95 USD) undercut the Good+ grade (13.53 USD)?
The 6 active listings at 14.95 USD likely represent heavily worn or Fair-graded copies, or sellers pricing aggressively to move stock. This price sits between Fair (5.41 USD) and Good (8.12 USD) in the guide, suggesting either condition misgrading or market pressure below guide estimates.
How do I verify this is the AREA (2) pressing and not another French plant?
Examine the dead wax (runout groove area) on both sides of the vinyl for the AREA (2) plant code. This marking is the definitive identifier for this specific 1962 French RCA reissue and distinguishes it from other contemporary pressings.
Is this a first pressing or a later reissue?
This is a Reissue, not an original. The 1962 date and French RCA catalogue 86.289 indicate it was pressed for the European market after the initial U.S. release. Original Elvis pressings command significantly higher prices.
Why do 16 collectors want this when 53 already own it?
The want-to-have ratio of 16:53 suggests moderate scarcity and steady collector interest, but not acute shortage. Demand is real enough to support the 51.41 USD Mint valuation, yet supply is sufficient that most seeking copies can find one within weeks at reasonable prices.