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Jean-Christian Michel – Requiem
1967 · France · Riviera (3) · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $6.81
- NMNear Mint
- $6.10
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $4.66
- VGVery Good
- $3.23
- G+Good Plus
- $1.79
- GGood
- $1.08
- FFair
- $0.72
- PPoor
- $0.36
58 copies listed on Discogs from $1.
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
- $3ref VA-GNV5TMedia VG · Very Good🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- X.CED - 521029 A. LM MP
- Runout — side B
- X.CED - 521029 B. LN MP
- Matrix / runout
- XCED 521029
- Rights society
- BIEM
- Printed By
- S.I.A.T.
Specifications
- Artist
- Jean-Christian Michel
- Genre
- Classical
- Style
- Baroque
- Year
- 1967
- Label
- Riviera (3)
- Catalog number
- 521029
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- Requiem
- A1Requiem4:02
- A2Dies Irae4:05
- A3Libera Me2:40
- A4Lux Aeterna4:10
- Œuvres Pour Orgue
- B1Aria2:45
- B2Quatrième Sonate1:15
- B3My Soul Longeth To Depart In Peace2:05
- B4Les Écritures3:35
- B5Unto Thee I Cry, O Lord Jesus2:20
- B6Adagio3:46
- Clarinet, Conductor
- Jean-Christian Michel
- Composed By
- Jean-Christian Michel
- Composed By
- Johann Sebastian Bach
About this record
The catalogue number shifts across the three surfaces of this 1967 French pressing: the label reads 521029, the cover shows 521.029 P, and the spine stamps 521029 P. BRAVO—a labelling inconsistency that marks Riviera's Gravure universelle manufacturing run.
The dead-wax matrix X.CED - 521029 A. LM MP and X.CED - 521029 B.
LN MP confirm the original French pressing plant. With 509 collectors owning it against only 12 who want one, supply far outpaces demand, keeping even Mint copies at 6.81 USD.
What drives its value
This Requiem sits in a buyer's market: 58 copies are currently for sale, the largest inventory pool for any single condition tier. A Mint copy reaches 6.81 USD, while a VG+ drops to 4.66 USD and a VG to 3.23 USD—the spread reflects the record's modest rarity within the classical reissue ecosystem.
The lowest asking price stands at 1 USD, underscoring how common the pressing has become. The 509-to-12 have-to-want ratio signals that Riviera's 1967 Baroque Requiem was pressed in volume for the French domestic market and has survived in collectors' hands; the original catalogue number variants (521029, 521.029 P, 521029 P.
BRAVO) suggest multiple label runs from the same plant. Condition-sensitive buyers will find VG+ copies the practical sweet spot, as the jump from VG to Mint yields diminishing returns on a record with a community rating of 3.33 across 24 reviews.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Riviera (3) label imprint and one of the three catalogue variants: 521029 on the label itself, 521.029 P on the cover, or 521029 P. BRAVO on the spine.
The dead-wax runout on side A should read X.CED - 521029 A. LM MP, and side B X.CED - 521029 B.
LN MP; these matrix strings identify the Gravure universelle pressing plant and the original 1967 French manufacturing. The release notes confirm Made in France.
The 10-track Baroque Requiem by Jean-Christian Michel and Quatuor Avec Orgue will be present on both sides. Grade by comparing the vinyl surface under light: Mint (6.81 USD) shows no hairlines or play wear; NM (6.10 USD) allows only light dust; VG+ (4.66 USD) permits light surface marks audible only between tracks; VG (3.23 USD) shows visible wear and some groove noise.
No barcode appears on this pressing, so rely on the matrix and label variants to rule out later reissues.
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Release notes
Gravure universelle Made in France
Cat# appears as 521029 on labels, 521.029 P on cover and 521029 P. BRAVO on spine.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Why do the catalogue numbers differ on the label, cover, and spine?
Riviera's Gravure universelle production run used three label variants for the same 1967 pressing: 521029 stamped on the vinyl label, 521.029 P printed on the cover, and 521029 P. BRAVO on the spine. This was standard practice for French pressing plants managing inventory across multiple packaging runs. All three variants point to the same original pressing and matrix (X.CED - 521029 A. LM MP / X.CED - 521029 B. LN MP).
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how does it compare to Mint?
A VG+ copy is valued at 4.66 USD according to the price guide, while a Mint copy reaches 6.81 USD. The difference reflects the cost of condition: VG+ permits light surface marks audible only between tracks, whereas Mint shows no hairlines or play wear. On a record with 58 copies for sale, VG+ represents the practical market sweet spot, as the jump to Mint yields modest returns.
How common is this pressing, and what does the have-to-want ratio tell me?
With 509 collectors owning it and only 12 wanting one, this 1967 Riviera pressing was manufactured in volume for the French domestic market and has survived in collections. The 58 copies currently for sale confirm steady supply. The imbalance suggests this is not a scarce pressing; buyers should expect to find copies regularly and negotiate from the lowest asking price of 1 USD upward.
How do I verify this is the original 1967 French pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead-wax runout on both sides: side A should read X.CED - 521029 A. LM MP and side B X.CED - 521029 B. LN MP. These matrix strings identify the Gravure universelle pressing plant and the original 1967 French manufacturing. The label must read Riviera (3), and the release notes confirm Made in France. No barcode appears on the original, so its absence is another marker of authenticity.
What is a VG copy worth, and when would I accept that grade?
A VG copy is valued at 3.23 USD according to the price guide. At this grade, visible wear and some groove noise are audible during playback, particularly in quieter passages of the Baroque Requiem. VG is acceptable for listeners unconcerned with surface noise or for archival copies; collectors seeking a clean listening experience should target VG+ (4.66 USD) or higher.