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Philippe Lavil – Elle Préfère L'amour En Mer vinyl cover

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Philippe Lavil – Elle Préfère L'amour En Mer

1985 · France · RCA Victor · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single

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Price guide

Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026

M$2.36NM$2.11VG+$1.61VG$1.12G+$0.62G$0.37F$0.25P$0.12

88 copies listed on Discogs from $0.30.

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    Media VG · Very Good
    🇫🇷 Ships from France

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Pressing identification

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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

Style
Chanson
Year
1985
Label
RCA Victor, RCA
Catalog number
PB 61571
Country
France
Barcode
0 035626 157173

Tracklist

  1. AElle Préfère L'amour En Mer3:00
  2. 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

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Philippe Lavil "Elle préfère l'amour en mer" | Archive INA
PHILIPPE LAVIL - Elle préfère l'amour en mer

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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.

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