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Queen – News Of The World
1977 · France · EMI · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 8, 2026
- MMint
- $57.77
- NMNear Mint
- $51.69
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $39.52
- VGVery Good
- $27.36
- G+Good Plus
- $15.20
- GGood
- $9.12
- FFair
- $6.08
- PPoor
- $3.04
56 copies listed on Discogs from $3.
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
- €100ref VA-5X9R4Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- M6 320025 2 60033 A 21
- Runout — side B
- M6 321667 2 60033 B 21 BM6 320026 2 60033 B 21
- Rights society
- SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL
- Price Code
- Ⓐ
- Price Code
- SE(Pathe Marconi Silver sticker hidding original Ⓐ price code )
- Record Company
- Pathé Marconi EMI
- Made By
- Pathé Marconi EMI
- Pressed By
- Pathé Marconi EMI, Chatou
- Printed By
- Offset France
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1We Will Rock You2:00
- A2We Are The Champions2:55
- A3Sheer Heart Attack3:22
- A4All Dead, All Dead2:57
- A5Spread Your Wings4:21
- A6Fight From The Inside2:58
- B1Get Down, Make Love3:40
- B2Sleeping On The Sidewalk2:50
- B3Who Needs You3:02
- B4It's Late6:20
- B5My Melancholy Blues3:18
- Producer
- Queen
- Producer [Assisted By], Engineer
- Mike Stone
- Written-By
- Brian May
- Written-By
- Freddie Mercury
- Written-By
- John Deacon
- Written-By
- Roger Taylor
About this record
The French EMI pressing of News Of The World carries catalogue number 2C 068 60033 and was manufactured at Pathé Marconi EMI in Chatou, distinguishing it from the simultaneous UK (EMA 784), German (1C 064-60 033), and Italian (3C 064 60033) releases of 1977. The dead-wax matrix codes—M6 320025 2 60033 A 21 on side A and either M6 321667 2 60033 B 21 B or M6 320026 2 60033 B 21 on side B—confirm the Pathé Marconi plant and French origin.
Demand sits at 837 want against 6301 in collections, a ratio that reflects the album's iconic status but the relative scarcity of this particular national pressing.
What drives its value
The French pressing commands prices from 3 USD at the floor up to 57.77 USD in Mint condition, with a VG+ copy estimated at 39.52 USD and a VG specimen at 27.36 USD according to the price guide. Currently 56 copies are listed for sale across the market.
The 1977 French EMI release sits between the original UK pressing and later reissues (a 1986 CD, 2008 Spanish LP, and 2015 Virgin EMI remaster), positioning it as a first-generation vinyl from the original sessions but not the primary domestic UK release. Collectors in France and Europe seeking the Pathé Marconi pressing specifically—rather than settling for UK, German, or Italian variants—account for steady demand.
The gatefold sleeve and illustrated inner sleeve with French-language production credits add collectible appeal beyond the music itself.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 2C 068 60033 on the spine and label. The centre label reads 'Made in France by Pathé Marconi EMI' and credits 'Ed.
EMI Music Pub. - Queen Music Ltd. BIEM P.F.D.' The back cover states 'Fabriqué et publié en France par Pathé Marconi EMI' and 'Offset France - imprimé en France', confirming French manufacture and printing. The dead-wax runout on side A should read M6 320025 2 60033 A 21; side B will show either M6 321667 2 60033 B 21 B or M6 320026 2 60033 B 21, both valid for this pressing.
The gatefold includes an illustrated inner sleeve with song lyrics. No barcode appears on this 1977 pressing.
Grade by vinyl surface condition, label gloss, and sleeve wear; the price spread from VG (27.36 USD) to Mint (57.77 USD) reflects how heavily condition drives value on this title.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
Gatefold sleeve and illustrated inner sleeve with lyrics.
On back cover: Existe également en cassette ℗ 1977 Queen Productions Ltd Fabriqué et publié en France par Pathé Marconi EMI ℗ 1977 Offset France - imprimé en France
On inner sleeve: Lyrics © 1977 EMI Music Publishing Ltd/Queen Music Ltd
On centre labels: Ed. EMI Music Pub. - Queen Music Ltd. BIEM P.F.D. Made in France by Pathé Marconi EMI
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the French pressing from the UK original?
Check the catalogue number on the spine: the French EMI release is 2C 068 60033, while the UK EMI pressing is EMA 784. The dead-wax matrix also differs—the French pressing begins M6 320025 or M6 321667 or M6 320026, all stamped at Pathé Marconi EMI. The back cover and centre label explicitly state 'Made in France by Pathé Marconi EMI' and 'Offset France - imprimé en France'.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ specimen is estimated at 39.52 USD. This represents a record with minimal surface noise, light handling marks visible under light, and a near-pristine sleeve. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide date and assumes the pressing is correctly identified by catalogue number and matrix code.
Why is there such a wide price range from VG to Mint?
The spread from 27.36 USD (VG) to 57.77 USD (Mint) reflects how sensitive collectors are to condition on this iconic 1977 pressing. A Mint copy shows no surface wear, original gloss on the labels, and a pristine gatefold with inner sleeve intact. A VG copy shows light play wear and minor surface marks that are audible under close listening. The 11-track album's cultural weight means collectors pursue the best-preserved copies they can afford.
Are there other 1977 pressings I should know about?
Yes. Simultaneous 1977 releases include the UK EMI (EMA 784), German EMI (1C 064-60 033), and Italian EMI (3C 064 60033). Each has its own catalogue number and pressing plant. Later reissues appeared as a 1986 CD (CDP 7 46209 2), a 2008 Spanish LP (CQ005), and a 2015 Virgin EMI remaster (00602547202727). The French pressing is one of four vinyl editions from the original 1977 session.
What do the matrix codes tell me?
The dead-wax matrix codes confirm the pressing plant and side. Side A reads M6 320025 2 60033 A 21; side B is either M6 321667 2 60033 B 21 B or M6 320026 2 60033 B 21. The M6 prefix and the 60033 reference both point to Pathé Marconi EMI in Chatou, France. The A and B designations mark each side. These codes are stamped during pressing and cannot be forged, making them the definitive identifier of this specific pressing.