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Al Hirt – "Pops" Goes The Trumpet (Holiday For Brass)
1964 · US · RCA Victor Red Seal · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 19, 2026
- MMint
- $5.12
- NMNear Mint
- $4.58
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $3.51
- VGVery Good
- $2.43
- G+Good Plus
- $1.35
- GGood
- $0.81
- FFair
- $0.54
- PPoor
- $0.27
56 copies listed on Discogs from $0.89.
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
- $2ref VA-W6QRMMedia VG · Very Good🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- (RRRS-3540)RRRS-3540--1S A R
- Runout — side B
- (RRRS-3541)RRRS-3541--1S C\ R
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Rockaway
Specifications
- Artist
- Al Hirt
- Genre
- Jazz, Brass & Military
- Style
- Dixieland
- Year
- 1964
- Label
- RCA Victor Red Seal
- Catalog number
- LSC-2729
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1La Virgen De La Macarena3:33
- A2Eïli Eïli3:42
- A3Pavanne2:54
- A4Carnival Of Venice4:23
- A5A Trumpeter's Lullaby2:42
- A6The Toy Trumpet2:23
- B1Bugler's Holiday2:22
- B2Trumpet Concerto13:48
- B3The Lost Chord4:30
- B4Java1:58
- Conductor
- Arthur Fiedler
About this record
The runout matrix RRRS-3540--1S A R and RRRS-3541--1S C\ R identify this 1964 stereo pressing as a product of RCA Records Pressing Plant in Rockaway, not a later reissue. Al Hirt's trumpet leads the Boston Pops Orchestra through 10 Dixieland and brass arrangements on catalogue LSC-2729, a Red Seal release that sits deep in collector inventory: 686 have it against only 20 who want it, signaling a buyer's market.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on condition alone. A Mint copy reaches 5.12 USD, while Near Mint drops to 4.58 USD—a narrow margin that widens sharply at VG+ (3.51 USD) and VG (2.43 USD), reflecting how wear on the grooves and label surfaces erodes appeal fast on a mid-catalog Red Seal title.
The lowest asking price across 56 active listings sits at 0.89 USD, a floor set by bulk-lot dealers. Demand is thin: the 20-to-686 want-to-have ratio confirms this is a common pressing from a prolific label and artist pairing.
The Rockaway plant pressing carries no premium over other 1964 variants; value hinges entirely on whether the vinyl remains unplayed or shows visible use.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by the catalogue number LSC-2729 on the front cover and label. The dead-wax runout on Side 1 should read RRRS-3540--1S A R, and Side 2 RRRS-3541--1S C\ R; both strings verify Rockaway manufacture.
The label is RCA Victor Red Seal, printed in the characteristic 1964 style with the dog-and-gramophone logo. No barcode appears on this pressing.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint means unplayed with no visible marks; NM allows only the faintest dust marks; VG+ shows light surface noise on quiet passages but no audible groove wear; VG exhibits moderate noise and some groove wear during loud sections. The label itself should show no writing, stickers, or ring wear for grades above VG.
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Listen
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Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
LSC-2729. This Red Seal number appears on the spine, cover, and label. It is the sole catalogue identifier for the Rockaway plant 1964 stereo version.
How do I confirm this came from the Rockaway pressing plant?
Read the runout matrix in the dead wax at the end of each side. Side 1 reads RRRS-3540--1S A R and Side 2 reads RRRS-3541--1S C\ R. Both strings confirm RCA Records Pressing Plant, Rockaway manufacture.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 3.51 USD. This grade allows light surface noise but no audible groove wear. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date.
Why is this record so cheap compared to other Red Seal releases?
The want-to-have ratio is 20 to 686, meaning far more copies exist than collectors seek. Al Hirt and Arthur Fiedler were prolific recording artists in the 1960s, and Red Seal pressed this title in high volume. Oversupply keeps prices low: the lowest asking price is 0.89 USD across 56 active listings.
Does condition matter on this pressing?
Yes, sharply. A Mint copy is worth 5.12 USD, but a VG copy drops to 2.43 USD—a steep fall. Once a record reaches Good (0.81 USD) or Fair (0.54 USD), the price floor collapses because buyers treat it as filler. Preserve the vinyl and label to retain any resale value.