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Jean-Michel Jarre – Electronica 2 - The Heart Of Noise
2016 · UK & Europe · Aero Productions · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 10, 2026
- MMint
- $39.28
- NMNear Mint
- $35.15
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $26.88
- VGVery Good
- $18.61
- G+Good Plus
- $10.34
- GGood
- $6.20
- FFair
- $4.13
- PPoor
- $2.07
20 copies listed on Discogs from $16.02.
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
- €35ref VA-5G6XHMedia M · MintSleeve M🇫🇷 Ships from France — lu 2 fois en parfait état.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 141087E1/B141087E1/A
- Runout — side B
- 141087E2/A
- Runout — side C
- 141087E3/A
- Runout — side D
- 141087E4/A
- Barcode (Text)
- 8 88751 96681 9
- Barcode (Scanned, UPC A)
- 888751966819
- Rights society
- BIEM GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 00162
- Recorded At
- Paramount Recording Studios
- Recorded At
- JMJ Studios
- Recorded At
- Chateau Marmont (2)
- Recorded At
- Nomad Studios
- Mastered At
- Yakuda Mastering
- Mixed At
- JMJ Studios
- Mixed At
- Paramount Recording Studios
- Pressed By
- GZ Media
Specifications
- Artist
- Jean-Michel Jarre
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- Electro, Synth-pop
- Year
- 2016
- Label
- Aero Productions, Columbia
- Catalog number
- 88875196681
- Country
- UK & Europe
- Barcode
- 8 88751 96681 9
Tracklist
- The Heart Of Noise
- A3Brick England4:01
- A4These Creatures3:40
- A5As One3:58
- B1Here For You3:59
- B2Electrees4:10
- B3Exit6:19
- B4What You Want3:27
- C1Gisele3:43
- C2Switch On Leon4:43
- C3Circus3:09
- C4Why This, Why That And Why?3:58
- D1The Architect4:43
- D2Swipe To The Right4:54
- D3Walking The Mile4:52
- D4Falling Down3:23
- D5The Heart Of Noise (The Origin)2:39
- Producer [Production Team]
- Claude Samard
- Producer [Production Team]
- Marco Grenier
- Producer [Production Team]
- Stephane Gervais
- Producer [Production Team], Mixed By [Additional Mixing]
- Joachim Garraud
- Producer, Mixed By
- Jean-Michel Jarre
- Mastered By [Mastering]
- Dave Dadwater
About this record
GZ Media pressed this 2016 UK & Europe edition on 180-gram vinyl with a labeling quirk that trips up cataloguers: the four sides are marked as Disc 3 and Disc 4 across the labels and sleeves, even though this is a single LP. The Heart Of Noise Part 1 and Part 2 are listed as one track in the metadata but split into two grooves on the vinyl itself—a detail that matters when grading or verifying a clean copy.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market here. A Mint copy commands 39.28 USD, while the same album in VG+ drops to 26.88 USD—a significant swing for a record still in active circulation.
The lowest asking price sits at 16.02 USD across 20 copies currently for sale, suggesting steady availability without scarcity. Demand is moderate but real: 303 collectors want it against 2303 who own one, a ratio that keeps it in the secondary market rather than the hunt list.
The 2016 pressing from GZ Media on Columbia/Aero Productions is the standard edition for this territory; no competing pressings are noted, so all value hinges on how well the 180-gram pressing and gatefold sleeve have aged since release.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 88875196681 on both the spine and label, paired with the GZ Media plant credit in the dead wax. The matrix runout will read one of four codes—141087E1/B on Side A, 141087E2/A on Side B, 141087E3/A on Side C, or 141087E4/A on Side D—each corresponding to the four sides.
The label nomenclature is the key identifier: look for "A3", "B3", "A4", and "B4" printed on the disc labels themselves, even though the inner sleeve and back cover call them Disc 3 and Disc 4. The gatefold should include printed inner sleeves and a download code card (valid through 31.12.2017, now expired).
Grade the 180-gram vinyl for hairline scratches and the gatefold seams for wear; the yellow sticker on the original shrink, if present, is a sign the record has never been opened.
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Listen
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Release notes
℗ & © 2016 Music Affair Entertainment Limited under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH. Made in the E.U.
Heavy-weight pressing (180 g) in gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves. Comes with a download code card, and a yellow sticker on outer shrink. Download code was valid thru 31.12.2017.
Tracks A1 and A2 (The Heart Of Noise Part 1 and Part 2) appear as one track on label and backsleeve, but are divided into two separate tracks on the vinyl.
The four sides of the album are differently named on labels and sleeves: "Disc 3 - Side A" (=Side A) on inner sleeve, "A3" on disc label and back sleeve; "Disc 3 - Side B" (=Side B) on inner sleeve, "B3" on disc label and back sleeve; "Disc 4 - Side A" (=Side C) on inner sleeve, "A4" on disc label and back sleeve; "Disc 4 - Side B" (=Side D) on inner sleeve, "B4" on disc label and back sleeve.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Why do the sides say Disc 3 and Disc 4 on the labels when this is one LP?
This is Electronica 2, the second album in Jarre's Electronica series. The vinyl pressing was manufactured as part of a larger release strategy where multiple discs were pressed together. The labeling reflects the internal disc numbering (Disc 3 and Disc 4 of the overall series), not a multi-disc set. The inner sleeve clarifies the actual sides as A, B, C, and D, but the vinyl labels retain the Disc numbering—a source of confusion for first-time buyers.
Is the download code still active?
No. The download code card included with this pressing was valid only through 31.12.2017. Any code that came with the original purchase has expired and cannot be redeemed. The code's presence or absence does not affect the vinyl's playability or collectibility, but it may lower appeal to buyers who expected a working digital copy.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 26.88 USD. This represents a record with light surface marks and minimal groove wear—playable without distortion but showing signs of careful use. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's last update; actual sales may vary based on the pressing plant variant and sleeve condition.
How do I tell if my copy is a first pressing or a later reissue?
Check the catalogue number (88875196681) and the pressing plant credit (GZ Media) in the dead wax. Verify the matrix runout matches one of the four codes: 141087E1/B, 141087E2/A, 141087E3/A, or 141087E4/A, depending on which side you are reading. The 2016 release date and Columbia/Aero Productions label are consistent across all known copies of this edition. No competing pressings from other plants or years are documented, so any copy with these credits is the standard UK & Europe pressing.
Why is the lowest asking price (16.02 USD) so far below Mint (39.28 USD)?
The lowest-priced copy is almost certainly in Poor or Fair condition—likely played heavily, with audible surface noise and groove wear. At 16.02 USD, it is priced for a buyer who values the music over fidelity. The Mint estimate of 39.28 USD assumes a sealed or near-sealed copy with no visible defects. With 20 copies currently for sale, the median asking price likely falls in the VG to VG+ range (18.61–26.88 USD), reflecting the typical state of used 180-gram pressings after eight years in circulation.