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Patrick Hernandez – Born To Be Alive
1979 · France · Aquarius · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 5, 2026
- MMint
- $20.72
- NMNear Mint
- $18.54
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.18
- VGVery Good
- $9.81
- G+Good Plus
- $5.45
- GGood
- $3.27
- FFair
- $2.18
- PPoor
- $1.09
171 copies listed on Discogs from $0.85.
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
- €15ref VA-S2KACMedia NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- [Areacem logo] AQS YL 156A ><
- Runout — side B
- [Areacem logo] AQS YL 156B 7><
- Rights society
- SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
- Price Code
- CB 271
- Recorded At
- Studio Katy
- Pressed By
- A.R.E.A.C.E.M.
- Manufactured By
- A.R.E.A.C.E.M.
Specifications
- Artist
- Patrick Hernandez
- Genre
- Electronic, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Disco
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- Aquarius
- Catalog number
- AQS YL 156
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Disco Queen6:04
- A2You Turn Me On4:37
- A3Show Me The Way You Kiss7:20
- B1Back To Boogie5:04
- B2It Comes So Easy2:28
- B3Born To Be Alive (New Mix)6:05
- B4I Give You A Rendez-Vous (New Mix)3:27
- Producer
- Jean Vanloo
- Arranged By [Strings, Horn And Brass]
- Guy Delo
- Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements]
- Hervé Tholance
- Arranged By [Vocal Arrangements]
- Patrick Hernandez
- Conductor
- Guy Delo
- Design
- Christian Caumon
About this record
The A.R.E.A.C.E.M. pressing plant stamped the Areacem logo into the dead wax of this 1979 French Aquarius release, with the runout ><" rotated 90° — a detail that separates this from later variants. Demand sits at 179 want against 3283 have in the collector base, signalling a title far more owned than sought.
The price floor stands at 0.85 USD, yet a Mint copy commands 20.72 USD, a spread driven entirely by condition scarcity on this 7-track disco album.
What drives its value
This 1979 France pressing on Aquarius (catalogue AQS YL 156) trades on condition severity more than rarity of the pressing itself. A Mint copy reaches 20.72 USD, while NM drops to 18.54 USD and VG+ settles at 14.18 USD; a VG copy falls to 9.81 USD.
The lowest asking price across 171 active listings is 0.85 USD, indicating heavy stock of played or damaged copies. Community ownership stands at 3283 have against 179 want, placing this title in the well-distributed tier — not scarce, but desirable when clean.
The A.R.E.A.C.E.M. plant pressing (identifiable by the stamped logo and etched runout AQS YL 156A >< on side A, AQS YL 156B 7>< on side B) commands modest premiums only in NM or better grades; below VG+, this record trades as a common disco LP.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number AQS YL 156 on the spine and label. The dead wax carries the Areacem logo stamped (not etched) alongside the etched runout AQS YL 156A >< on side A and AQS YL 156B 7>< on side B, with the >< rotated 90°.
The pressing plant A.R.E.A.C.E.M. is the sole source for this variant. The label lists ©℗ 1978 A1.B3 and ©℗ 1979 A2.A3.B1.B2, reflecting recording dates between June 1978 and April 1979 at studio Katy Ohain in Waterloo, Belgium.
The rear sleeve upper right corner bears CB 271 AQS YL 156. Track B1 shows a duration discrepancy: 5:04 on the backsleeve but 5:05 on the label.
This copy was issued with a hype sticker. No barcode appears on this pressing.
Grade by surface cleanliness and groove wear; the 7-track format means each side carries substantial playing time, making wear patterns visible on well-played copies.
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Release notes
Prod. for UNIDANS Made in France Recorded at studio Katy Ohain (Waterloo) Belgium between June 1978 and April 1979 ©℗ 1978 A1.B3. ©℗ 1979 A2.A3.B1.B2 Track B1: Duration on backsleeve 5:04, on label 5:05
CB 271 AQS YL 156 (on rear sleeve, up right corner)
Similar to (cover with CB 271 price code) but with different labels. Issued with hype sticker.
Runouts are etched, except for the Areacem logo which is stamped. The "><" appears rotated 90°.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the dead-wax matrix on this pressing?
Side A is etched AQS YL 156A >< with the Areacem logo stamped. Side B is etched AQS YL 156B 7>< with the same stamped logo. The >< symbol appears rotated 90° on both sides. These markings confirm the A.R.E.A.C.E.M. pressing plant.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 14.18 USD. This represents the mid-range of the market; NM copies reach 18.54 USD, while VG drops to 9.81 USD. These are guide estimates and actual sales vary.
Why is there a price discrepancy between the backsleeve and the label for track B1?
Track B1 lists 5:04 on the backsleeve but 5:05 on the label itself. This is a documented variance on this pressing and does not indicate a manufacturing error or variant — both timings appear on the same release.
What does the CB 271 code on the rear sleeve mean?
CB 271 appears in the upper right corner of the rear sleeve alongside the catalogue number AQS YL 156. This is a price code used for retail distribution in France. The release notes indicate this variant has a different label design than a similar cover version with the same CB 271 code.
Is this pressing common or rare?
With 3283 collectors owning a copy against 179 seeking one, this pressing is well-distributed and not rare. The lowest asking price across 171 active listings is 0.85 USD, confirming abundant supply. Scarcity exists only in Mint condition (20.72 USD); played copies are plentiful.