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Jesse Green – Nice And Slow
1976 · France · EMI · Vinyl 7" Single
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- €2ref VA-GNVNEMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 97802 A 21 M3 312519 I
- Runout — side B
- 97802 B 21 M3 312520 I
- Rights society
- SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
- Price Code
- Ⓔ
- Record Company
- Pathé Marconi EMI
- Made By
- Pathé Marconi EMI
- Pressed By
- Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou
- Printed By
- Offset France
Specifications
- Artist
- Jesse Green
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Year
- 1976
- Label
- EMI, Red Bus Records
- Catalog number
- 2C 010-97802
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- ANice And Slow (Instrumental)4:40
- BNice And Slow (Vocal)3:17
- Producer
- Dave Howman
- Producer
- Ken Gibson
- Written-By
- Ken Gibson
About this record
The Pathé Marconi EMI pressing plant in Chatou stamped this 1976 French 7-inch with the runout matrix 97802 A 21 M3 312519 I on the A-side, a detail that separates it from other EMI catalogue variants of the same single. Jesse Green's funk-soul track exists in three catalogue-number states across EMI and Red Bus Records, but the dead-wax string is the surest way to confirm which physical pressing you hold.
What drives its value
Demand significantly outpaces supply: 14 collectors want this single against only 4 who own one, yet only 3 copies are currently for sale at the lowest price of 1.53 USD. The price_guide shows a sharp condition gradient — a Mint copy reaches 1.96 USD, while a VG+ drops to 1.34 USD and a VG settles at 0.93 USD.
This 0.93 USD to 1.96 USD spread reflects how fragile the value is on a 7-inch funk single from the mid-1970s: even minor wear erodes asking price substantially. The French pressing status and the specific Pathé Marconi plant attribution add collector interest beyond the generic funk-soul tag, but scarcity is the real engine — the want-to-have ratio of 14:4 is the strongest signal that this record trades hands faster than new stock arrives.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the EMI catalogue number 2C 010-97802 (note: it appears in two formats: 2C 010-97802 and 2C 010-97.802, both valid). Examine the dead-wax runout on each side: Side A should read 97802 A 21 M3 312519 I and Side B should read 97802 B 21 M3 312520 I.
Both sides were pressed at Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou. The 7-inch has no barcode.
Grade by comparing the vinyl surface under raking light for hairline scratches and the label for ring wear; the price_guide shows that even VG+ (1.34 USD) versus VG (0.93 USD) represents a meaningful threshold. A Mint copy (1.96 USD) will have no visible wear to grooves or label.
Check the runout string carefully, as catalogue-number variants exist — the matrix is your anchor.
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Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this French pressing from the other EMI and Red Bus versions?
The runout matrix is your proof. Side A reads 97802 A 21 M3 312519 I and Side B reads 97802 B 21 M3 312520 I. Both sides were pressed at Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou. The catalogue number 2C 010-97802 (or 2C 010-97.802 with a period) confirms the EMI French release. Red Bus Records also issued this single under the same catalogue number, so the dead-wax string is the definitive identifier.
What is a VG+ copy worth right now?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 1.34 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide's last update. The current lowest asking price across all listings is 1.53 USD, which is slightly above the VG+ guide value, suggesting sellers are pricing for condition or rarity premium.
Why is demand so much higher than the number of copies available?
Fourteen collectors want this single, but only 4 have one in their collection, and only 3 copies are listed for sale. The want-to-have ratio of 14:4 indicates strong collector interest relative to the tiny installed base. Funk-soul 7-inches from 1976 rarely survive in playable condition, and the French pressing carries additional appeal for collectors focused on European variants.
What is the price range from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 1.96 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 0.93 USD. The spread between these two grades shows how critical condition is for this record — even light play that drops a copy from Mint to VG+ (1.34 USD) costs money. Funk-soul 7-inches are prone to groove wear, so the jump from 1.96 USD down to 0.93 USD reflects real playback history.
Does this single have a barcode?
No, this 1976 French pressing has no barcode. Barcodes were not standard on 7-inch singles in France during this period, so the absence is normal and not a sign of a bootleg or test pressing.