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John Lennon – Imagine
1971 · France · Apple Records · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 13, 2026
- MMint
- $64.99
- NMNear Mint
- $58.15
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $44.46
- VGVery Good
- $30.78
- G+Good Plus
- $17.10
- GGood
- $10.26
- FFair
- $6.84
- PPoor
- $3.42
29 copies listed on Discogs from $11.12.
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.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- C 064 - 4914 A04914 A 21 M6 281359
- Runout — side B
- C 064 - 4914 B04914 B 21 M6 281360
- Rights society
- NCB
- Price Code
- Ⓑ
- Made By
- Pathé Marconi
- Pressed By
- Pathé Marconi, Chatou
- Printed By
- I.D.N.
Specifications
- Artist
- John Lennon
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- Apple Records
- Catalog number
- 2C 064 - 04914
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Imagine2:59
- A2Crippled Inside3:43
- A3Jealous Guy4:10
- A4It's So Hard2:22
- A5I Don't Want To Be A Soldier6:01
- B1Give Me Some Truth3:11
- B2Oh My Love2:40
- B3How Do You Sleep?5:29
- B4How?3:37
- B5Oh Yoko!4:18
- Producer
- John Lennon & Yoko Ono
- Producer
- Phil Spector
- Written-By
- John Lennon
- Written-By [Uncredited]
- Yoko Ono
About this record
The French Pathé Marconi pressing of Imagine carries catalogue numbers 2C 064-04914 or 2C 066-04914, distinguishing it from the UK PAS 10004 and Italian 3C 062-04914 variants released the same year. Dead-wax stamps reading C 064-4914 A and C 064-4914 B (or the alternate matrix 04914 A 21 M6 281359 / 04914 B 21 M6 281360) confirm Chatou manufacture.
This French edition arrived with a printed innersleeve, poster, and postcard—a fuller package than many contemporaneous pressings.
What drives its value
The French pressing sits in the middle tier of 1971 Imagine variants by demand: 383 collectors want it against 1312 who own one, a want-to-have ratio that reflects its scarcity relative to the UK original but stronger availability than Italian copies. Prices range from 64.99 USD in Mint condition down to 3.42 USD in Poor, with a VG+ copy at 44.46 USD and VG at 30.78 USD—a steep drop that underscores condition sensitivity on this pressing.
Currently 29 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking 11.12 USD, suggesting a soft floor for played examples. The French pressing commands modest premiums over heavily circulated copies but trails UK originals in collector priority, making it a secondary-market entry point for completists seeking the full international release story.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number: look for 2C 064-04914, 2C 066-04914, or 2C 066 04914 printed on the spine and label. The dead-wax runout should read either C 064-4914 A (Side 1) and C 064-4914 B (Side 2), or the alternate matrix 04914 A 21 M6 281359 and 04914 B 21 M6 281360.
Both matrices confirm Pathé Marconi, Chatou as the pressing plant. The label will bear the Apple Records logo and the French copyright notice.
Grade by surface sheen and groove clarity: Mint examples show glossy labels and silent grooves; NM copies display minor dust but no audible surface noise; VG+ records show light wear and faint background noise only during quiet passages; VG copies exhibit visible label wear and consistent low-level noise. Check that the innersleeve, poster, and postcard remain present—their absence does not disqualify the pressing but affects perceived value.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
℗ 1971 Made in France by Pathé Marconi
Includes: - printed Innersleeve (Lyrics + Credits) - Poster - Postcard
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this French pressing apart from the UK original?
The French edition carries catalogue numbers beginning 2C 064 or 2C 066, printed on the spine and label. UK originals are stamped PAS 10004. The dead-wax matrix on the French pressing reads C 064-4914 A/B or 04914 A 21 M6 281359/281360, whereas UK pressings show different runout codes. The label itself will credit Pathé Marconi, Chatou as the manufacturer.
What is a VG+ copy of the French pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 44.46 USD. This represents a record with light wear, minor label scuffing, and faint background noise only during quiet sections. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date and should be treated as a reference point rather than a guaranteed sale price.
Why is there such a big price drop between VG+ and VG?
The VG+ price is 44.46 USD while VG sits at 30.78 USD. This gap reflects collector sensitivity to audible surface noise and visible label wear. On this French pressing, the transition from light to moderate wear is steep because the original packaging (innersleeve, poster, postcard) is often incomplete on played copies, and groove noise becomes noticeable to casual listeners at the VG threshold.
How many of these French pressings are currently on the market?
29 copies are listed for sale across major platforms. The lowest asking price is 11.12 USD, indicating that heavily played or damaged examples trade near the floor. This modest supply suggests the French pressing is neither rare nor abundant—a middle-ground availability that keeps it accessible to collectors without commanding scarcity premiums.
Should I buy this French pressing or hunt for a UK original?
The French pressing is a legitimate 1971 first pressing with full original packaging potential, making it a valid choice for completists building a multi-territory collection. However, 1312 collectors own this variant against only 383 seeking it, whereas UK originals command higher want-to-have ratios. If investment potential or rarity matters, the UK PAS 10004 is the primary target; if you seek a playable, documented 1971 pressing at a lower entry price, the French edition is sound.