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Mongo Santamaria – Feeling Alright
1969 · France · Atlantic · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $15.96
- NMNear Mint
- $14.28
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $10.92
- VGVery Good
- $7.56
- G+Good Plus
- $4.20
- GGood
- $2.52
- FFair
- $1.68
- PPoor
- $0.84
8 copies listed on Discogs from $7.
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
- €6ref VA-HM384Media VG · Very Good🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BLY 650 183-1BLY 650183 A GP
- Runout — side B
- BLY 650 183-2BLY 650183 B
- Rights society
- BIEM
- Other
- Ⓛ
- Printed By
- MSP (4)
Specifications
- Artist
- Mongo Santamaria
- Genre
- Jazz, Latin, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Afro-Cuban, Funk
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Atlantic
- Catalog number
- 650 183
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- AFeeling Alright2:31
- BI Can't Get Next To You2:42
- Photography
- Photo X
About this record
The French Atlantic pressing of this 1969 Mongo Santamaria single carries catalogue 650 183 and splits collector demand almost evenly—111 want it against 117 who own one, a rare equilibrium that signals sustained interest without saturation. Eight copies are currently listed for sale, the lowest at 7.00 USD, yet a Mint example commands 15.96 USD, a spread that reflects how heavily condition determines value on this 45 RPM single.
What drives its value
This mono 7-inch single pressed for the French market in 1969 sits in a tight want-to-have ratio of 111 to 117, indicating neither rarity nor common surplus. The price_guide shows a steep condition curve: Mint at 15.96 USD down to VG+ at 10.92 USD, then VG at 7.56 USD—the lowest_price of 7.00 USD suggests a copy grading near VG or below is moving now.
Eight copies for sale indicates modest liquidity; the original Atlantic pressing from the US market typically commands higher prices, making this French variant a secondary choice for collectors seeking the track. The Afro-Cuban funk arrangement and Santamaria's percussion work drive interest among Latin jazz and funk collectors, but the 45 RPM format and mono mix limit appeal to purists seeking the album version.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the French Atlantic label imprint and catalogue 650 183 (also printed as 650183). The dead-wax matrix strings—BLY 650 183-1 and BLY 650 183-2 on the A and B sides, or variants BLY 650183 A GP and BLY 650183 B—identify the pressing plant and lacquer source; cross-reference these against the runout etchings on both sides.
The single is mono and 45 RPM, pressed on 7-inch vinyl with no barcode. Grade by examining the label for foxing or discoloration (common on Atlantic pressings of this era), the vinyl surface for hairline scratches under light, and the groove walls for wear that dulls high-frequency response.
A Mint copy shows no signs of play; NM allows only the faintest marks. VG+ permits light surface noise but no skip or jump; VG accepts audible crackle and light scratches visible without magnification.
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Frequently asked
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ example is valued at 10.92 USD. This represents a collector estimate as of the guide's last update; actual sales depend on buyer demand and the seller's urgency.
What is the price range from best to worst condition?
A Mint copy is priced at 15.96 USD, while a Poor example drops to 0.84 USD. The steepest fall occurs between NM (14.28 USD) and VG+ (10.92 USD), meaning even light play erodes value significantly on this 45.
Is this the original US pressing or a reissue?
This is the French Atlantic pressing from 1969, not the original US release. The catalogue 650 183 and matrix prefix BLY identify it as a European variant, typically valued lower than a first US pressing on the same label.
Why does demand nearly match supply?
The community shows 111 want against 117 have, an unusually close ratio. This suggests the track has steady appeal among Afro-Cuban funk and Latin jazz collectors but lacks the scarcity or prestige that would drive want far above ownership. Eight copies for sale indicates the market is neither flooded nor starved.
What makes this single harder to grade than an LP?
The 7-inch format and 45 RPM speed mean groove wear is concentrated and plays back at higher stylus pressure, so even light scratches produce audible noise. Mono pressing also offers no stereo separation to mask surface defects, making condition assessment more critical to playback quality.