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Data as of Aug 6, 2026
Michel Berger – Starmania
1978 · Canada · Kebec Frog · Vinyl LP Album Partially Mixed Stereo
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- C$45.53ref VA-TNYJ3Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇨🇦 Ships from Canada
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- KF 8001-8002-A SNBKF 8001-8002-A SnB
- Runout — side B
- KF 8001-8002-BKF 8001-8002-B (illegible upsidedown A/H combo) C
- Runout — side C
- KF 8001-8002-C SNBKF 8001-8002-C2 C SnB
- Runout — side D
- KF 8001-8002-D SNBKF 8001-8002-D (circled 1) SnB
Specifications
- Artist
- Michel Berger
- Genre
- Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Pop Rock, Musical
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Kebec Frog
- Catalog number
- KF 8001/2
- Country
- Canada
Tracklist
- A1Ouverture2:55
- A2Quand On Arrive En Ville3:40
- A3Complainte De La Serveuse Automate4:50
- A4Le Blues Du Businessman4:25
- A5Monopolis (Dans Les Villes De L'An 2000)4:30
- B1Un Garçon Pas Comme Les Autres3:05
- B2La Chanson De Ziggy4:35
- B3Travesti3:55
- B4Banlieue Nord3:35
- B5Petite Musique Terrienne1:30
- B6Paranoia3:30
- C1Ce Soir On Danse A Naziland4:35
- C2Les Adieux D'Un Sex Symbol5:50
- C3Ego Trip2:30
- C4Les Uns Contre Les Autres3:00
- C5Quand On N'a Plus Rien A Perdre3:50
- D1Le Monde Est Stone5:30
- D2Petite Musique Terrienne0:45
- D3Starmania (L'Air De L'Extraterrestre)5:55
- D4Le Rêve De Stella Spotlight2:10
- D5Monopolis2:00
About this record
Stamped KF 8001/2 on the Kebec Frog label, this 1978 Canadian double album carries four distinct matrix runouts (KF 8001-8002-A SNB through D SNB), signalling multiple pressing runs from a single release window. The spread between a Mint copy at 45.53 USD and the lowest asking price of 2.19 USD reflects how sharply condition fractures value on this theatrical rock import.
What drives its value
Starmania's price curve is steep: a Mint specimen commands 45.53 USD, while Near Mint drops to 40.74 USD, VG+ to 31.15 USD, and VG to 21.57 USD. At the floor, Fair copies trade at 4.79 USD and Poor at 2.40 USD.
The 23 copies currently for sale anchor the market, with 1626 collectors holding the album against 140 seeking it—a ratio that suggests modest scarcity relative to demand. As the original 1978 Canadian pressing on Kebec Frog, it commands a premium over the 1979 French Warner Bros. reissue (catalogue 66 086), which circulates more freely.
Condition is the entire determinant of resale value here; even a VG+ copy loses 31.15 USD against Mint, a gap that rewards careful storage.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the Kebec Frog label imprint and catalogue number KF 8001/2 on the spine and label. The dead-wax matrix string—one of KF 8001-8002-A SNB, KF 8001-8002-B, KF 8001-8002-C SNB, or KF 8001-8002-D SNB—confirms this is an original 1978 Canadian pressing rather than the later French variant.
The album ships as a two-LP set with 21 tracks across both discs, stereo throughout. No barcode appears on this release.
Grade by inspecting both records for hairline scratches, warp, and label wear; the runout variants suggest multiple manufacturing batches, so slight pressing differences between copies are normal. Surface noise and groove wear accelerate the drop from VG+ (31.15 USD) to VG (21.57 USD), so play-test both sides.
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Listen
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Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 31.15 USD according to the price guide. This reflects a record with light surface marks visible under angled light but no audible distortion during playback. The 23 copies currently listed for sale suggest moderate availability at this grade.
How do I tell this apart from the French 1979 reissue?
Check the label: this original is Kebec Frog, catalogue KF 8001/2, pressed in Canada in 1978. The French reissue appeared on Warner Bros. Records in 1979 under catalogue 66 086. The matrix runout—one of the four SNB variants (KF 8001-8002-A through D)—confirms the Canadian pressing. The French version will show a different label and matrix code.
Why is the price drop from Mint to VG+ so large?
Mint (45.53 USD) to VG+ (31.15 USD) represents the steepest single-grade decline on this album. Collectors of theatrical rock and stage musicals prize unplayed copies; even light surface marks that do not affect sound are penalized heavily. Once a record enters regular rotation, the next grade down (VG at 21.57 USD) applies, cutting value further.
How many copies are actively for sale right now?
23 copies are listed across the market at the time of this guide update. The lowest asking price is 2.19 USD, though that represents a Poor-condition copy. The median asking price sits much higher; most active listings cluster around VG+ and VG grades.
Is this album rare or common among collectors?
1626 collectors own it, against 140 seeking it—a ratio suggesting it is well-distributed but not abundant. The 1978 Canadian pressing on Kebec Frog is the original and commands a premium over the 1979 French reissue. Demand is steady but not frenzied, so patient buyers can find copies in most grades.