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George Gershwin – Rhapsody In Blue · Concerto En Fa · (Versions Pour Deux Pianos)
1980 · France · Philips · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Mar 13, 2026
- MMint
- $8.79
- NMNear Mint
- $7.86
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $6.01
- VGVery Good
- $4.16
- G+Good Plus
- $2.31
- GGood
- $1.39
- FFair
- $0.93
- PPoor
- $0.46
68 copies listed on Discogs from $0.71.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 9500 917 1PHO 001 9500917 1Y 380 POLYGRAM DUM ACP̶H̶O̶ 001 9500917 1Y 380 POLYGRAM D̶U̶M A31
- Runout — side B
- 9500 917 2001 PHXI 9500917 B 380 POLYGRAM DU3 DC001 9500917 2 380 POLYGRAM DU4 B7
- Rights society
- SACD SACEM SGDL SDRM
- Price Code
- PG 300(Boxed)
- Pressed By
- Polygram Industries Messageries
- Printed By
- Polygram Industries Messageries
- Recorded At
- Studio Des Dames
- Lacquer Cut At
- Polygram Industries Messageries
- Record Company
- Phonogram
Specifications
- Artist
- George Gershwin
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Modern
- Year
- 1980
- Label
- Philips
- Catalog number
- 9500 917
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- ARhapsody In Blue14:20
- Concerto En Fa
- Engineer
- Paul Houdebine
- Composed By
- George Gershwin
- Photography By [Recto]
- Cynthia Hampton
About this record
Pressed at Polygram Industries Messageries in France during 1980, this Philips catalogue 9500 917 pairs Gershwin's pianistic showpieces with the Labèque sisters in an arrangement built for two keyboards. The gatefold's second panel features a distinctive circular die-cut at its center—a production detail that marks the original French pressing apart from later variants.
With 625 collectors holding copies against only 8 actively seeking one, this remains a deep-catalogue classical title rather than a sought prize.
What drives its value
The price spread reflects modest collector interest: a Mint copy fetches 8.79 USD, while a VG+ drops to 6.01 USD and a VG copy to 4.16 USD. The lowest recorded sale sits at 0.71 USD, with 68 copies currently for sale across the market—a supply-to-demand ratio that keeps this title affordable.
Reissue status and the French-language-only liner notes limit appeal to specialists in Gershwin two-piano transcriptions or the Labèque discography. The original 1980 Polygram pressing holds no premium over later editions; condition grade becomes the sole driver of value within this narrow range.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by checking the catalogue number 9500 917 on the label and the matrix runouts stamped in the dead wax: side one reads 9500 917 1 with the plant code PHO 001 9500917 1Y 380 POLYGRAM DUM AC, while side two shows 9500 917 2 and 001 PHXI 9500917 B 380 POLYGRAM DU3 DC. The label must state Made in France and bear the Phonogram copyright.
The gatefold interior should display the circular die-cut on the second panel; absence of this detail signals a later variant or reissue. The liner notes are printed entirely in French.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the label for seam splits or foxing; the runout area should be clean and legible to confirm the Messageries plant attribution.
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Release notes
Ⓟ 1980 Phonogram S. A. "Imprimé et fabriqué en France" On label: ‘Made in France’
Inside liner notes (about George Gershwin and Katia et Marielle Labeque) are solely written in French.
c'est une publication phonogram
Issued in gatefold sleeve, with the second part of the gatefold which houses the LP is circularly cut off in its center
This French release also exists with red back sleeve and different cat#
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How much is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded example is valued at 6.01 USD. This represents a middle tier; Mint copies reach 8.79 USD, while VG drops to 4.16 USD. These are estimates as of the guide's last update and reflect the narrow collector base for this title.
What is the circular die-cut on the gatefold?
The second panel of the gatefold sleeve is circularly cut away at its center—a deliberate manufacturing feature of this 1980 French pressing. This detail distinguishes the original Polygram Industries Messageries edition from other variants and reissues, which may lack this distinctive cut.
Why are there so many copies for sale at such low prices?
With 68 copies on the market and a lowest sale price of 0.71 USD, supply far exceeds demand: only 8 collectors are actively seeking it against 625 who own one. The French-language-only liner notes and niche appeal of two-piano Gershwin arrangements limit the buyer pool, keeping prices depressed even in excellent condition.
Is this the original 1980 pressing or a reissue?
This is the original 1980 French pressing, issued by Phonogram S.A. and manufactured at Polygram Industries Messageries. The release notes confirm an alternative version exists with a red back sleeve and different catalogue number, but this catalogue 9500 917 with the circular die-cut gatefold represents the first edition.
What language are the liner notes in?
The liner notes are written entirely in French and cover the life and work of George Gershwin and biographical details about the Labèque sisters. No English translation is provided, which may limit appeal to non-French-speaking collectors and contributes to the modest demand for this pressing.