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Le Grand Orchestre De Paul Mauriat – Cent Mille Chansons
1968 · France · Philips · Vinyl LP Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $18.41
- NMNear Mint
- $16.47
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $12.60
- VGVery Good
- $8.72
- G+Good Plus
- $4.85
- GGood
- $2.91
- FFair
- $1.94
- PPoor
- $0.97
10 copies listed on Discogs from $2.99.
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
- €8ref VA-KS4PEMedia VG · Very Good🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
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- Rights society
- BIEM
Specifications
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Easy Listening
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- Philips
- Catalog number
- 844.913 BY
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Puisque Tu M'Aimes2:35
- A2Monia (Monja)2:35
- A3J'Ai Peur, Je T'Aime2:25
- A4Siffler Sur La Colline (Uno Tranquillo)2:21
- A5Valse D'Été3:36
- A6Irresistiblement2:13
- B1Le Temps Des Fleurs (Those Where The Days)2:45
- B2Long Sera L'Hiver2:32
- B3Un Rayon De Soleil2:22
- B4Hey Jude3:08
- B5Cent Mille Chansons2:52
- B6Pour Etre Sincere2:46
About this record
Catalogue 844.913 BY marks this as a French Philips pressing from 1968, and the price floor at 2.99 USD reflects a crowded market: 10 copies are currently for sale, yet only 9 collectors actively want it against 75 who own one. The wide spread from 18.41 USD (Mint) down to 0.97 USD (Poor) signals that condition dominates value on this Easy Listening orchestral title.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on condition alone. A Mint copy commands 18.41 USD, while Near Mint drops to 16.47 USD—a gap that reflects how quickly wear erodes value in the Easy Listening market.
VG+ sits at 12.60 USD, VG at 8.72 USD, and by Good+ the price collapses to 4.85 USD. The lowest asking price of 2.99 USD across 10 active listings underscores weak demand: only 9 want-list entries against 75 who already own it.
As a French domestic pressing rather than an export variant, it lacks the scarcity premium of UK or US releases. The 1968 date and Philips label place it in the post-war European easy-listening glut, where supply remains steady and collector interest remains modest.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the pressing by the catalogue number 844.913 BY printed on the label spine and front cover. The Philips logo and stereo designation should appear on the label; no barcode was applied to this 1968 French release.
The 12-track configuration and orchestral arrangement by Paul Mauriat's ensemble are consistent across all known copies. Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: Mint (18.41 USD) means unplayed condition with no audible defects; NM (16.47 USD) allows minimal play wear; VG+ (12.60 USD) shows light surface marks but plays cleanly; VG (8.72 USD) exhibits noticeable groove wear and light surface noise during quiet passages.
Without a matrix or pressing plant code visible in the provided data, focus on the label print quality and vinyl color (typically black) as secondary markers of this specific French pressing.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
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Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
844.913 BY, printed on the Philips label. This number distinguishes the French domestic release from other European or export variants.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 12.60 USD. This represents the mid-range of the market; actual sales may vary based on seller reputation and exact wear patterns.
Why is there such a large price drop between Mint and Poor condition?
Mint copies at 18.41 USD command a premium because unplayed 1968 orchestral records are scarce. By Poor condition (0.97 USD), the record is barely playable—surface noise dominates, and collectors view it as a filler copy only. The 12-track format and easy-listening genre mean played copies have limited appeal.
Is this a rare pressing?
No. The community data shows 75 collectors own it against only 9 who want it, and 10 copies are currently for sale at 2.99 USD or above. This French Philips release was a standard domestic pressing with no scarcity premium.
What does the rating of 4.67 mean?
The community rating of 4.67 out of 5 is based on only 3 votes, so it reflects a small sample. It suggests those who rated it found it a solid easy-listening recording, but the low vote count means the rating is not a reliable indicator of overall collector consensus.