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Noël Coward – At The Cafe De Paris
1954 · UK · Philips · Vinyl LP 10" Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 11, 2026
- MMint
- $16.91
- NMNear Mint
- $15.13
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $11.57
- VGVery Good
- $8.01
- G+Good Plus
- $4.45
- GGood
- $2.67
- FFair
- $1.78
- PPoor
- $0.89
1 copy listed on Discogs from $23.42.
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
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AA 10702.1R.1. AA 07684 1R XO T V.V
- Runout — side B
- AA 10702.2R.1. AA 07684 2R X OL V
- Rights society
- N.C.B., BIEM
- Record Company
- Philips Electrical Ltd.
- Recorded At
- Café de Paris
Specifications
- Artist
- Noël Coward
- Style
- Chanson, Spoken Word, Vocal, Schlager
- Year
- 1954
- Label
- Philips
- Catalog number
- BBR.8006
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Introduction Noel Coward
- A2La Vie En Rose
- A3The Boys In The Backroom
- A4Lazy Afternoon
- A5Lola
- A6Look Me Over Closely
- B1No Love, No Nothin’
- B2The Laziest Gal In Town
- B3Johnny
- B4Lili Marlene
- B5Falling In Love Again
About this record
This 1954 Philips 10-inch pressing pairs Noël Coward's introduction with Marlene Dietrich's live performance from the Café de Paris, a spoken-word and vocal hybrid that sits outside the mainstream pop market. The dual matrix runouts—AA 10702.1R.1 and AA 07684 1R on side one, AA 10702.2R.1 and AA 07684 2R on side two—confirm the UK Philips pressing plant origin.
Demand exceeds supply: 15 collectors want it against only 12 who own one, yet just 1 copy is currently listed for sale at 23.42 USD.
What drives its value
The price spread on this UK pressing runs from 16.91 USD in Mint condition down to 0.89 USD in Poor, with the critical VG+ threshold sitting at 11.57 USD and VG dropping to 8.01 USD. The single active listing at 23.42 USD sits above the Mint estimate, reflecting either seller confidence or the scarcity premium attached to this niche title.
Demand-to-have ratio (15 want against 12 have) signals sustained collector interest in the Coward–Dietrich pairing and the Chanson/Spoken Word crossover, though the narrow market—one copy for sale—means pricing follows individual condition rather than competitive pressure. The 10-inch format and 1954 UK pressing make reissues unlikely, anchoring value to original Philips stock.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Philips label, catalogue number BBR.8006 or B07684R (variant spacing exists across pressings), and the 10-inch mono format. The dead-wax matrix strings AA 10702.1R.1 / AA 07684 1R (side one) and AA 10702.2R.1 / AA 07684 2R (side two) are definitive markers of this UK Philips plant edition.
The 11-track layout and absence of a barcode (standard for 1954 UK stock) further narrow identification. Grade by surface condition and groove wear: a Mint copy will show no audible surface noise or play wear; VG+ allows light surface marks and minimal crackle on silent passages; VG permits moderate surface noise but clear vocal and instrumental separation; below VG, Coward's spoken introduction and Dietrich's vocal performance become obscured by noise and distortion.
The 10-inch format is more prone to warping than 12-inch; check for visual warp before grading.
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Listen
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Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
Philips issued this 1954 UK pressing under two catalogue variants: BBR.8006 and B07684R. Both refer to the same release; spacing and formatting differ across label copies and documentation. Cross-check against the matrix runout (AA 10702 / AA 07684 series) to confirm authenticity.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 11.57 USD. This represents light surface marks and minimal crackle—suitable for play without significant distraction. The current single listing at 23.42 USD is priced above this estimate, suggesting either exceptional condition or seller premium.
What does the matrix runout tell me?
The dual matrix strings (AA 10702.1R.1 / AA 07684 1R on side one; AA 10702.2R.1 / AA 07684 2R on side two) identify this as a UK Philips pressing from 1954. The matrix format and plant codes are specific to Philips' UK operations; variant matrices would indicate a different pressing plant or reissue.
Is this a reissue or original pressing?
This is an original 1954 UK pressing. The 10-inch format, absence of barcode, and matrix structure confirm first-issue stock. No later reissue of this Coward–Dietrich pairing on Philips is documented, making supply finite and tied to surviving original stock.
Why is demand higher than ownership (15 want vs. 12 have)?
The Noël Coward introduction and Marlene Dietrich live performance represent a rare crossover of Spoken Word and Chanson styles on a 10-inch format, appealing to collectors of both artists, theatrical recordings, and vintage Philips pressings. The scarcity—only 1 copy currently for sale—keeps want ahead of have.