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Mireille Mathieu – La Première Étoile
1969 · France · Barclay · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 12, 2026
- MMint
- $21.66
- NMNear Mint
- $19.38
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.82
- VGVery Good
- $10.26
- G+Good Plus
- $5.70
- GGood
- $3.42
- FFair
- $2.28
- PPoor
- $1.14
53 copies listed on Discogs from $0.99.
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
- €3ref VA-DFQ7ZMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇳🇱 Ships from Netherlands — lp geen krassen hoes 1 kant los wel poster
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BLY 80392 A GPXBLY 80 392-1
- Runout — side B
- BLY 80392 BXBLY 80 392-2
- Rights society
- BIEM
- Price Code
- Ⓤ(On flap)
- Price Code
- VEDETTE U(On labels)
- Printed By
- MSP (4)
Specifications
- Artist
- Mireille Mathieu
- Genre
- Pop
- Style
- Chanson, Vocal
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Barclay
- Catalog number
- 80 392
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1La Première Étoile3:36
- A2Alors Ne Tarde Pas2:40
- A3Au Bal Du Grand Amour2:26
- A4Il Pleut Toujours Quand On Est Triste2:32
- A5Veux-tu Qu'on S'aime1:56
- A6Une Rose Au Cœur De L'hiver3:02
- B1Une Simple Lettre3:39
- B2Ensemble3:00
- B3Combien De Temps = Too Little Time2:44
- B4Una Canzone2:35
- B5Chanson Triste = With These Hands2:36
- B6Tu M'as Donne La Vie = My Way Of Life2:44
About this record
Stamped runouts on this 1969 Barclay pressing (catalogue 80 392) distinguish it from the concurrent Brazilian Tapecar edition—the dead-wax variants BLY 80392 A GP and BLY 80392 B confirm the French origin. Mireille Mathieu's La Première Étoile ships as a gatefold with an inserted poster, a packaging detail absent from most reissues.
Demand is modest (9 want against 289 have), yet 53 copies remain listed for sale, suggesting steady but not urgent collector interest.
What drives its value
This French pressing trades on condition far more than rarity. A Mint copy commands 21.66 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 19.38 USD—a narrow margin that reflects the record's modest collector premium.
The VG+ grade drops to 14.82 USD, and VG copies fetch 10.26 USD, illustrating how wear erodes value quickly on a title with limited demand. The lowest asking price of 0.99 USD signals that bulk stock exists; the 53 active listings confirm no scarcity.
The 1969 Barclay French pressing holds its ground against the Brazilian Tapecar variant chiefly through the gatefold packaging and poster inclusion, which justify the mid-range price tier rather than commanding a premium.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the French pressing by the Barclay label and catalogue number 80 392. The dead-wax stamps—BLY 80392 A GP on side A and BLY 80392 B on side B—are definitive; these runouts are stamped, not etched, and the GP suffix on the A-side matrix is a plant marker specific to this edition.
The sleeve must be gatefold with the poster intact; sleeves without the insert or with printed credits for pictures indicate a later reissue or variant. The label should read "Imprimé en France" on the back.
Grade by vinyl surface (look for hairline scratches under light), label condition, and sleeve integrity; the gatefold's hinge and poster are prone to wear. No barcode appears on original 1969 copies; its presence signals a reissue.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Gatefold sleeve with poster inside. No credits for pictures.
On sleeve: Imprimé en France
Runouts are stamped.
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 from the Brazilian Tapecar version?
Check the dead-wax stamps: the French Barclay pressing carries BLY 80392 A GP and BLY 80392 B, while the Brazilian pressing will show different matrix codes. The Barclay label and "Imprimé en France" on the sleeve are also definitive. The gatefold with poster is a French-market feature.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 14.82 USD. This reflects light surface wear and minor sleeve creasing; the gatefold and poster must be present and intact for this grade to hold.
Why is there such a price drop from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is 21.66 USD while VG is 10.26 USD. The steep decline reflects the record's modest collector base (9 want, 289 have) and the absence of scarcity; buyers will not pay a premium for near-perfect condition when 53 copies are in circulation and the title is not sought after.
Should I buy at the lowest asking price of 0.99 USD?
That figure represents a floor price, likely for heavily played or damaged stock. The price guide shows even a Poor copy at 1.14 USD; anything below that suggests significant defects (warping, deep scratches, missing poster, or damaged gatefold) that may not justify the savings.
Is the poster inside the gatefold essential to value?
Yes. The release notes confirm the gatefold sleeve includes a poster; its presence is part of the original packaging specification. A missing or damaged poster will lower the grade and resale value, as the complete package is what distinguishes this pressing from later reissues or the Brazilian variant.