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Data as of Oct 18, 2026
The Original Trinidad Steel Band – Musique Et Danses De La Trinité
France · Mode Disques · Vinyl LP Album Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $9.35
- NMNear Mint
- $8.36
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $6.40
- VGVery Good
- $4.43
- G+Good Plus
- $2.46
- GGood
- $1.48
- FFair
- $0.98
- PPoor
- $0.49
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
- €5ref VA-E2K4WMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇳🇱 Ships from Netherlands
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- MDEKL 139 A
- Runout — side B
- MDEKL ̶1̶9̶3̶ 139 B
- Rights society
- BIEM
- Other
- D P(Boxed)
- Record Company
- Disques Vogue
- Manufactured By
- Manufacture De Productions Phonographiques Vogue
- Pressed By
- Manufacture De Productions Phonographiques Vogue
Specifications
- Style
- Steel Band
- Label
- Mode Disques
- Catalog number
- MDINT 9178
- Country
- France
Tracklist
- A1Steel Meringue
- A2Begin The Beguine
- A3Doris
- A4Amarillo
- A5Autumn Leaves
- A6Calypso Meringue
- A7Mama Loves Mambo
- B1Cheek To Cheek
- B2Princess Charming
- B3Amor
- B4Puerto Rican Mambo
- B5Sweet And Gentle
- B6Jamaica Farewell
About this record
The dead wax matrix MDEKL 139 A identifies this pressing as made at Manufacture De Productions Phonographiques Vogue in France. The catalogue number MDINT 9178 appears with two variations: MDINT 9178 and MDINT 9 178.
This mono LP contains 13 tracks, blending Reggae and Latin styles with a unique Steel Band focus.
What drives its value
Price variations for this French pressing range from 9.35 USD in Mint condition to 4.43 USD at VG condition, showing a strong premium for near-perfect copies. The VG+ price stands at 6.40 USD, with lower grades going down to 0.49 USD for Poor condition.
Eleven collectors report owning this pressing, while no current wants are recorded, indicating stable demand. Its position as a French mono release on Mode Disques, distinct from other pressings, supports these values.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this pressing, check for the catalogue number MDINT 9178 or its spaced variant MDINT 9 178 on the label. The pressing plant Manufacture De Productions Phonographiques Vogue is verified by the dead wax matrix code MDEKL 139 A or MDEKL 139 B.
Condition grading should consider the price guide from 9.35 USD at Mint down to 0.49 USD at Poor, reflecting the collector market's valuation of surface and sound quality specific to this mono LP.
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Frequently asked
How can I identify this French pressing of 'Musique Et Danses De La Trinité'?
Look for the catalogue number MDINT 9178 or MDINT 9 178 on the label and the matrix code MDEKL 139 A or MDEKL 139 B in the dead wax, confirming Manufacture De Productions Phonographiques Vogue as the pressing plant.
What is the value of a VG+ copy of this album?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 6.40 USD, reflecting its condition and market demand.
How many tracks are on this LP and what genres does it cover?
This LP contains 13 tracks and blends Reggae with Latin styles, featuring the distinctive Steel Band sound.
What is the price spread between Mint and VG conditions?
The price spread runs from 9.35 USD for Mint condition down to 4.43 USD for VG condition, showing how condition affects value.
How common is this pressing among collectors?
The community data shows 11 collectors have this pressing, while none currently want it, indicating availability is steady but demand is limited.