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George Gershwin – Rhapsody In Blue - Un Americain A Paris
France · Musidisc · Vinyl LP Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $7.22
- NMNear Mint
- $6.46
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $4.94
- VGVery Good
- $3.42
- G+Good Plus
- $1.90
- GGood
- $1.14
- FFair
- $0.76
- PPoor
- $0.38
20 copies listed on Discogs from $0.76.
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
- €4.39ref VA-AEACGMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- MU 834 AMU. 834A1 MP
- Runout — side B
- MU 834 BMU. 834B1 MP
- Rights society
- BIEM
- Record Company
- Musidisc-Europe
- Printed By
- Imprimerie Polychrome
Specifications
- Artist
- George Gershwin
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Modern
- Label
- Musidisc
- Catalog number
- 30 RC 834
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- AUn Américain À Paris
- BRhapsody In Blue
- Producer
- Philippe Thomas
- Composed By
- George Gershwin
- Conductor [Direction]
- Thomas Greene
- Photography By
- Rapho
About this record
The runout matrix MU. 834A1 MP and MU.
834B1 MP identify this as a Musidisc pressing for the French market, distinguished from earlier stamped variants by the MP suffix marking the Gravure Universelle plant. Catalogue 30 RC 834 appears on the centre label, while the spine reads RC 834 — a detail that separates this from other Gershwin compilations in the Richesse Classique series.
The stereo pressing pairs Ronald Smith's piano with the London Festival Symphony Orchestra under Thomas Greene's direction across just 2 tracks.
What drives its value
This French Musidisc stereo LP commands a narrow price band tied entirely to condition. A Mint copy reaches 7.22 USD, while a VG+ example settles at 4.94 USD — a spread that reflects the record's modest collector base.
The lowest asking price sits at 0.76 USD, with 20 copies currently listed for sale. Community ownership stands at 295 have against 1 want, indicating this is a common pressing with minimal scarcity premium.
As a reissue on Musidisc rather than an original Gershwin label release, value depends almost entirely on physical state; the original catalogue number 30 RC 834 and the Gravure Universelle plant mark do not elevate desirability beyond condition-driven pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 30 RC 834 printed on the centre label and RC 834 on the spine. The dead-wax runout must read either MU.
834A1 MP (side A) or MU. 834B1 MP (side B) — the MP suffix is the key plant identifier for Gravure Universelle.
The sleeve is blue with liner notes in English and French, printed in France by Imprimerie Polychrome in Gentilly. The label states Made in France and indicates both Mono and Stereo capability.
Grade by visual inspection of the vinyl surface and groove condition; the stereo pressing is prone to light surface noise in the upper midrange if played frequently. No barcode appears on this release, so rely on the catalogue and matrix alone for authentication.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
——Sleeve info—— Liner notes in English and French Productions Musidisc Europe - Philippe Thomas Imprimé En France — Imprimerie Polychrome - Gentilly - Seine Spine: Richesse Classique - Gershwin - Musidisc RC 834 Blue cover catalog#: RC 834
——Centerlabels info—— Made in France catalog#: 30 RC 834 Gravure Universelle - Mono ↔ Stereo
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this Musidisc pressing from other Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue releases?
Check the centre label for catalogue 30 RC 834 and the spine for RC 834. Examine the dead wax on both sides: side A should read MU. 834A1 MP and side B should read MU. 834B1 MP. The MP suffix confirms the Gravure Universelle plant. The blue sleeve with English and French liner notes is also specific to this French pressing.
What is a VG+ copy of this record worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 4.94 USD. This represents a record with light surface marks visible under direct light but minimal audible impact during playback. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's last update.
Why is there such a big gap between Mint and VG grades?
A Mint copy is listed at 7.22 USD while a VG copy drops to 3.42 USD. The difference reflects how sensitive collectors are to any visible wear on this common pressing. Since 295 collectors already own it and only 1 wants one, buyers are selective about condition; even light play marks reduce appeal significantly.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
This is a Musidisc reissue for the French market. The label and catalogue number (30 RC 834) indicate it was produced by Musidisc Europe under producer Philippe Thomas, not by an original Gershwin label. Reissue status means value is driven by condition rather than rarity.
How many copies are on the market right now?
Twenty copies are currently listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 0.76 USD. The high number of available copies reflects weak collector demand — only 1 person wants it against 295 who own one — making this a buyer's market where patience yields lower prices.