
Data as of Oct 18, 2026
Philippe Lavil – Elle Préfère L'amour En Mer
1985 · France · RCA Victor · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $2.36
- NMNear Mint
- $2.11
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $1.61
- VGVery Good
- $1.12
- G+Good Plus
- $0.62
- GGood
- $0.37
- FFair
- $0.25
- PPoor
- $0.12
88 copies listed on Discogs from $0.30.
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
- €1ref VA-QBE5JMedia 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
- PB 61571 A[AGI logo] 85 1 PB 61571 A
- Runout — side B
- PB 61571 B[AGI logo] 85 1 PB 61571 B
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 035626 157173
- Barcode (Scanned EAN-13)
- 0035626157173
- Rights society
- SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
- Price Code
- RC 110
- Record Company
- RCA
- Record Company
- RCA Records
- Record Company
- RCA Corporation
- Printed By
- France Imprimerie Sorel
- Recorded At
- Studio Guillaume Tell
- Mixed At
- Studio Guillaume Tell
- Pressed By
- Disco France
Specifications
- Artist
- Philippe Lavil
- Genre
- Pop, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Chanson
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- RCA Victor, RCA
- Catalog number
- PB 61571
- Country
- France
- Barcode
- 0 035626 157173
Tracklist
- AElle Préfère L'amour En Mer3:00
- BElle Préfère L'amour En Mer (Version Instrumentale)3:15
- Arranged By, Producer
- Claude Samard
- Production Manager
- Bob Socquet
- Recorded By, Mixed By
- Roland Guillotel
- Written-By
- Didier Barbelivien
- Written-By
- Michel Héron
- Illustration
- Michel Landi
About this record
Stamped with the matrix PB 61571 A and B and pressed at Disco France, this 7-inch 45 RPM single is a French pressing from 1985. It features Philippe Lavil's track from the soundtrack of Michel Lang's film "A Nous Les Garçons." The RCA Victor label on the disc contrasts with RCA printed on the sleeve, highlighting its production details.
What drives its value
The price range for this French pressing spans from a Mint copy valued at 2.36 USD down to a Poor condition copy at 0.12 USD, illustrating how condition drives value here. Currently, 88 copies are listed for sale starting from 0.30 USD, with a strong collector base reflected by 963 owners and 16 active wants.
Being an original 1985 pressing from France on RCA Victor, it holds a solid place among other releases of the era, making it a moderately sought item within pop and chanson genres.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by checking the RCA Victor label and the catalogue number PB 61571 on both sides of the vinyl. The dead wax matrix runout includes the exact inscriptions PB 61571 A and PB 61571 B along with the AGI logo and the year 85, confirming the 1985 Disco France pressing.
The sleeve should state RCA on the cover and RCA Victor on the labels, with printing details referencing 9, avenue Matignon, 75008 Paris, France. Grading between Mint and VG+ reflects a price range from 2.36 to 1.61 USD, so close inspection of surface condition and label quality is key.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Extrait de la bande originale du film de Michel Lang "A Nous Les Garçons". (From the original soundtrack of the Michel Lang film "A Nous Les Garçons")
RCA on sleeve, RCA Victor on labels
℗ 1985 RCA Victor RCA éditeur 9, avenue Matignon – 75008 Paris Printed in France Made in France from master recordings owned or controlled by RCA Records.
[Label (Rim text)] Made in France
Made from master recordings of RCA Corporation.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How can I verify this is the original 1985 French pressing?
Look for the matrix runout PB 61571 A/B with the AGI logo and '85 1' markings, the RCA Victor label, and Disco France pressing plant details.
What is a VG+ copy worth according to the latest price guide?
A VG+ copy is valued at 1.61 USD, based on recent market data.
How many copies are currently available for sale?
There are 88 copies listed for sale, with prices starting from 0.30 USD.
What distinguishes the label on this pressing?
The sleeve shows RCA branding while the labels on the record display RCA Victor, reflecting the original 1985 French production.
How popular is this release among collectors?
This pressing has 963 owners and a community rating of 3.4 from 48 ratings, with 16 collectors actively wanting it.