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Pierre Bertrand – Ciel Variable
1983 · Canada · Polydor · Vinyl LP Album
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- C$27.63ref VA-RADV6Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇨🇦 Ships from Canada
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Specifications
- Artist
- Pierre Bertrand
- Style
- Chanson, Pop Rock, Ballad
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- Polydor
- Catalog number
- 2424 247
- Country
- Canada
Tracklist
- A1Un Air D'été
- A2Jamais Aimé Avant
- A3Le Manque D'Amour
- A4Le Chanteur
- B1Magie
- B2Ma Blonde M'aime
- B3Schefferville
- B4Attendre À L'Année Longue
- B5Une Infinie Tendresse
About this record
Pressed for the Canadian market on Polydor in 1983, Pierre Bertrand's Ciel Variable carries catalogue number 2424 247 and arrives without a barcode—a hallmark of early Polydor Canada releases. The 9-track LP sits in a narrow ownership band: 312 collectors own it against only 11 who actively want it, signaling a stable but unglamorous catalog position.
A Mint copy commands 27.63 USD, yet 11 copies currently list for sale, with the lowest asking just 2.19 USD, exposing a steep grade-dependent cliff.
What drives its value
Condition dominates pricing on this Canadian pressing. A Mint specimen reaches 27.63 USD, while Near Mint drops to 24.72 USD—a modest 1983 Polydor release shows minimal premium for flawless stock.
VG+ copies trade at 18.90 USD, and VG drops to 13.09 USD, where the market fragments: 11 active listings span from 2.19 USD (likely Poor or Fair) up through the price-guide ceiling. The 312-to-11 have-to-want ratio reflects a title held but not pursued; Polydor's Canadian catalog from this era rarely commands collector urgency.
Reissue status is absent from the record, suggesting this is an original 1983 pressing, which anchors value to its domestic release context rather than scarcity.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the Polydor Canada label imprint and catalogue number 2424 247 on the spine and label. The LP contains 9 tracks across both sides; check the runout groove for plant identification if visible, though no specific matrix string is documented here.
Grading hinges on vinyl surface condition and jacket integrity: a Mint copy shows no play wear and retains original gloss, while VG+ allows light surface marks audible only under close listening. At VG, light scratches become apparent during play; VG copies at 13.09 USD represent the threshold where casual wear becomes noticeable.
The absence of a barcode confirms early 1980s Canadian pressing practice. Inspect the label for any Polydor reissue notation; none is recorded, supporting original 1983 status.
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Frequently asked
What is this record worth in typical played condition?
A VG copy—light surface marks and minor play wear—is valued at 13.09 USD according to the price guide. VG+ (minimal wear, barely audible marks) reaches 18.90 USD. These are estimates as of the guide's last update; actual sales on 11 current listings range from 2.19 USD to the Mint ceiling of 27.63 USD.
Why does the lowest asking price (2.19 USD) sit so far below the VG estimate (13.09 USD)?
The 11 active listings include heavily played or damaged copies graded Fair or Poor, which the price guide values at 2.91 USD and 1.45 USD respectively. A 2.19 USD asking price likely reflects a Poor-to-Fair specimen or a seller clearing inventory; it does not invalidate the VG baseline.
Is this an original 1983 pressing or a reissue?
No reissue status is documented in the release record, and the absence of a barcode aligns with Polydor Canada's 1983 pressing practice. This is treated as an original 1983 release. The catalogue number 2424 247 appears on the original label and spine.
How many people collect this record?
312 collectors report owning Ciel Variable, while 11 are actively seeking it. This 28-to-1 ratio indicates a stable, modestly held title without acute scarcity; it is neither rare nor in high demand.
What is the rating for this album among owners?
The community rating is 3.71 out of 5, based on 24 user ratings. This reflects middling appreciation; the album is neither critically acclaimed nor dismissed by its collectors.