The Animals – House Of The Rising Sun / Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood

About this record

Stamped in the dead wax, the matrix codes 91 56 9 A 21 B M3 338 433 1 and 91 569 B 21 B M3 338 434 1 identify this pressing as produced at the Pathé Marconi EMI plant in Chatou, France. This 1982 stereo reissue single, catalogued as 2C008-91569, is a French market issue on Columbia.

The pressing is distinguished by its dual catalogue number variants, including 2C008-91.569, reflecting subtle labeling differences.

What drives its value

Price variation for this French Columbia 7-inch single ranges from Mint at 12.28 USD down to VG at 5.81 USD, with a VG+ copy valued at 8.40 USD. The market snapshot shows 15 copies currently for sale starting at 3.00 USD.

With 154 collectors owning it and 41 actively wanting it, demand is solid for this reissue. Its position as a 1982 French pressing from Pathé Marconi EMI places it apart from original UK or US releases, affecting its value within the broader Animals discography.

How to appraise this pressing

To confirm this exact pressing, verify the label as Columbia with the catalogue number 2C008-91569 or the variant 2C008-91.569 on a 7" 45 RPM vinyl. Check the dead wax for the matrix inscriptions 91 56 9 A 21 B M3 338 433 1 on one side and 91 569 B 21 B M3 338 434 1 on the other, indicating production at Pathé Marconi EMI in Chatou.

Grading should consider the preservation of audio fidelity and surface condition corresponding to the price tiers, with Mint condition at 12.28 USD and VG at 5.81 USD as benchmarks.

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