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Jean-Jacques Goldman – Jean Jacques Goldman
1981 · Europe · Epic · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 5, 2026
- MMint
- $21.34
- NMNear Mint
- $19.09
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.60
- VGVery Good
- $10.11
- G+Good Plus
- $5.61
- GGood
- $3.37
- FFair
- $2.25
- PPoor
- $1.12
11 copies listed on Discogs from $3.44.
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-T8CBQMedia NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- EPC85233-1
- Runout — side B
- EPC85233-2
- Matrix / runout
- 01-85233-2A-101-85233-1B-101-85233-1A-1
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- L0199
- Price Code
- CB 271
- Price Code
- 57
- Pressed By
- CBS, Haarlem
Specifications
- Artist
- Jean-Jacques Goldman
- Genre
- Pop
- Style
- Chanson
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- EPC 85233
- Country
- Europe
Tracklist
- A1À L'Envers3:52
- A2Sans Un Mot3:25
- A3Brouillard5:06
- A4Pas L'Indifférence4:10
- A5Il Suffira5:50
- B1J'T'Aimerai Quand Même4:50
- B2Autre Histoire4:14
- B3Quelque Chose De Bizarre3:56
- B4Quel Exil2:56
- B5Le Rapt4:25
- B6Juste Un Petit Moment1:30
- Music By, Lyrics By, Arranged By
- Jean-Jacques Goldman
About this record
The CBS pressing plant in Haarlem stamped this 1981 debut with matrix codes EPC85233-1 and EPC85233-2, distinguishing it from later reissues. Goldman's self-titled LP carries catalogue number EPC 85233 across the European market, recorded partly at Studios Pathé in Paris and mixed in London.
With 11 tracks of chanson-inflected pop, the album sits at a community rating of 3.87 across 67 votes, held by 1075 collectors against 87 who still want it.
What drives its value
Price spreads sharply by condition on this Haarlem pressing. A Mint copy commands 21.34 USD, while NM drops to 19.09 USD—a steep fall for minimal wear.
VG+ settles at 14.60 USD, VG at 10.11 USD. The lowest asking price across 11 active listings is 3.44 USD, reflecting heavy wear or damage.
The 1075 have-to-87-want ratio signals stable but not urgent demand; most collectors own it already. As a 1981 European first pressing on Epic, it holds modest value against reissues, with condition determining whether a buyer pays 21.34 USD or walks away at 3.44 USD.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the Haarlem pressing by inspecting the dead wax for matrix EPC85233-1 or EPC85233-2 on side one, and 01-85233-2A-1 or 01-85233-1B-1 on side two. The label reads Epic, catalogue EPC 85233, with no barcode printed.
The sleeve notes 'Printed in Holland' and credits recording at Studios Pathé, Paris and Studio Venus, Longueville, with mixing at Studio Scorpio, London. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (21.34 USD) shows no play marks; NM (19.09 USD) allows only faint dust traces; VG+ (14.60 USD) permits light surface marks audible only between tracks; VG (10.11 USD) shows visible groove wear and light background noise during quiet passages.
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Release notes
Printed in Holland Enregistré aux Studios Pathé, Paris et au Studio Venus à Longueville - Mixé au Studio Scorpio à Londres
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I identify this exact Haarlem pressing?
Look in the dead wax (runout area) near the label spindle hole. The matrix code should read EPC85233-1 or EPC85233-2 on one side, and 01-85233-2A-1 or 01-85233-1B-1 on the other. The label itself prints 'Epic' and 'EPC 85233'. The sleeve states 'Printed in Holland', confirming the CBS Haarlem plant origin. No barcode appears on this 1981 pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 14.60 USD. This grade allows light surface marks and minimal play wear but no audible distortion during normal listening. The spread from VG+ (14.60 USD) down to VG (10.11 USD) reflects the onset of groove wear that produces faint background noise.
Why is there such a gap between Mint and NM prices?
Mint (21.34 USD) requires zero play marks or dust, an extremely rare state for a 1981 record. NM (19.09 USD) allows only faint dust traces—a far more achievable condition. The 2.25 USD difference rewards pristine storage and handling over four decades. Most copies in circulation fall into VG+ (14.60 USD) or lower.
How many copies are currently for sale, and at what price?
11 copies are listed across the market, with the lowest asking price at 3.44 USD. This entry-level price reflects heavy wear, surface noise, or groove damage. Sellers asking 14.60 USD or higher expect VG+ condition or better, while the 3.44 USD floor captures heavily played or damaged stock.
Is this pressing rare or common?
Community data shows 1075 collectors own this pressing against only 87 seeking it, indicating it is well-distributed and not scarce. The 1981 European Epic release was a commercial debut for Goldman, pressed in quantity at CBS Haarlem. Rarity does not drive value here; condition does. The modest 3.87-star rating across 67 votes suggests mixed collector enthusiasm for the album itself rather than scarcity of the pressing.