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Michel Berger – Starmania
1988 · France · Apache (2) · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 12, 2026
- MMint
- $72.58
- NMNear Mint
- $64.94
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $49.66
- VGVery Good
- $34.38
- G+Good Plus
- $19.10
- GGood
- $11.46
- FFair
- $7.64
- PPoor
- $3.82
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 · 2
- €47ref VA-6XK2RMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG+🇨🇭 Ships from Switzerland
- €50ref VA-MX8VTMedia VG · Very Good🇨🇭 Ships from Switzerland
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- R/S Alsdorf 244213-1A Ʈ 244213 - 1 A
- Runout — side B
- R/S Alsdorf 244213-1B Ʈ 244213 - 1 B
- Runout — side C
- R/S Alsdorf 244213-1C Ʈ 244213 - 1 C
- Runout — side D
- R/S Alsdorf 244213-1D Ʈ 244213 - 1 D
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 22924 42131 0
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 022924421310
- Rights society
- SACEM SDRM SACD SGDL
- Price Code
- WE 334
- Manufactured By
- TELDEC Record Service GmbH
- Pressed By
- Record Service Alsdorf
- Mixed At
- Studio Gang
- Lacquer Cut At
- Translab
Specifications
- Artist
- Michel Berger
- Genre
- Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Chanson, Rock Opera
- Year
- 1988
- Label
- Apache (2)
- Catalog number
- 244 213-1
- Country
- France
- Barcode
- 0 22924 42131 0
Tracklist
- A1Il Se Passe Quelque Chose À Monopolis (Roger-Roger)3:11
- A2Quand On Arrive En Ville (Johnny Rockfort, Sadia)3:33
- A3Travesti (Sadia)3:19
- A4La Complainte De La Serveuse Automate (Marie-Jeanne)4:56
- A5Le Blues Du Businessman (Zéro Janvier)4:10
- B1Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres (Marie-Jeanne)2:43
- B2Un Enfant De La Pollution (Ziggy)1:59
- B3La Chanson De Ziggy (Ziggy, Marie-Jeanne)4:51
- B4Banlieue Nord (Johnny Rockfort)3:08
- B5Coup De Foudre (Cristal, Johnny Rockfort)2:01
- B6Monopolis (Cristal, Johnny Rockfort)4:32
- C1Les Adieux D'un Sex Symbol (Stella Spotlight)5:41
- C2Besoin D'Amour (Cristal)5:00
- C3Ego Trip (Stella Spotlight, Zéro Janvier)3:39
- C4Quand On N'a Plus Rien À Perdre (Cristal, Johnny Rockfort)2:52
- C5Duo D'adieu (Marie-Jeanne, Ziggy)3:48
- D1Les Uns Contre Les Autres (Marie-Jeanne)3:15
- D2Disc Jockey's Song (Ziggy)1:35
- D3Ce Soir On Danse Au Naziland (Sadia)3:46
- D4S.O.S. D'Un Terrien En Détresse (Johnny Rockfort)4:00
- D5Le Rêve De Stella Spotlight (Stella Spotlight)2:23
- D6Le Monde Est Stone (Marie-Jeanne)5:31
- Executive Producer
- Gilbert Coullier
- Executive Producer
- Patrick Vilaret
- Executive Producer
- René Cleitman
- Recorded By, Mixed By
- Olivier Do Espirito Santo
- Artwork By
- Stan Levy Et Felix
- Photography By
- Giacobetti
About this record
The runout matrix R/S Alsdorf 244213-1A through 1D stamps this 1988 French pressing as a TELDEC Record Service Alsdorf production—a German plant pressing of the rock opera, not the original French release. Demand sits at 71 want against 445 in the community collection, signalling steady collector interest in this gatefold edition.
What drives its value
This Apache (2) catalogue 244 213-1 pressing commands a price spread shaped entirely by condition. A Mint copy reaches 72.58 USD, while a VG+ sits at 49.66 USD and VG drops to 34.38 USD—the jump between Mint and VG+ reflects the rarity of unplayed stock from a 1988 theatrical release.
The lowest asking price on the market is 20.69 USD across 12 active listings, well below VG grade, indicating worn copies circulate freely. The German pressing plant origin (TELDEC Record Service Alsdorf) and gatefold with inner lyric sleeves anchor collector value; the 22-track count and rock opera format sustain niche demand.
With 71 want signals against 445 have, this is a held record, not a chase—supply meets moderate demand.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Apache (2) label, catalogue 244 213-1, and the barcode present on the back cover. The dead-wax runout will read R/S Alsdorf 244213-1A, 1B, 1C, or 1D depending on which side and stamper; all four variants belong to this 1988 TELDEC Record Service Alsdorf pressing.
The sleeve states 'Pressé en Allemagne' and carries a gatefold with inner sleeves printed with lyrics—absent from later reissues. Grade by vinyl surface: Mint means unplayed, no hairlines; NM allows light dust only; VG+ shows light surface noise on quiet passages but no audible skip; VG introduces moderate crackle and light scratches visible under light.
The 22 tracks span the full rock opera; check that all sides play without dropout. Matrix codes and pressing plant name confirm authenticity; counterfeit copies omit the Alsdorf plant designation.
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Release notes
"Pressé en Allemagne" (P) 1988 Apache. Recorded with "Le Voyageur" and mixed at Studio Gang, Paris.
Gatefold sleeve with inner sleeves with lyrics.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for this 1988 Apache pressing?
A Mint copy is estimated at 72.58 USD, while NM is 64.94 USD, VG+ is 49.66 USD, and VG is 34.38 USD according to the price guide. The lowest asking price currently on the market is 20.69 USD, representing heavily played or damaged stock. These are guide estimates as of the last market snapshot; actual sales vary by seller and condition verification.
How do I tell this German pressing apart from the original French release?
Check the dead-wax runout: this pressing reads R/S Alsdorf 244213-1A through 1D, identifying TELDEC Record Service Alsdorf as the plant. The label will show Apache (2) and catalogue 244 213-1. The sleeve states 'Pressé en Allemagne' (Pressed in Germany). Original French pressings carry different matrix codes and plant names; the Alsdorf plant was a German operation.
Is this a rare record?
Not rare by absolute scarcity—445 collectors own one in the community database. However, 71 want it against those 445 have, showing steady demand outpaces casual supply. Clean copies (VG+ or better) are less common than worn ones; the 12 active listings at 20.69 USD lowest price are mostly played stock. For a 1988 theatrical release, this is moderately held.
What condition should I expect at the lowest asking price?
The lowest price on the market is 20.69 USD, which typically indicates Fair to Good condition—audible surface noise, visible scratches, and possible light skips. This is well below the VG estimate of 34.38 USD. Buyers seeking playable copies at budget prices should expect significant wear; VG+ at 49.66 USD offers a cleaner listening experience.
Does the gatefold and inner sleeves affect value?
Yes. The release notes confirm a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeves printed with lyrics—a feature that distinguishes this pressing from later reissues or budget editions. Collectors value the complete package; a copy missing inner sleeves or with a damaged gatefold will grade lower and command less than the price guide suggests for its vinyl condition alone.