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Apollo 100 – Joy
1972 · US · Mega (2) · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- M1LS-1357M1LS 1357 Stereo MPaul Nashville Matrix 161
- Runout — side B
- M1LS-1358M1LS 1358 Stereo MPaul Nashville Matrix 161
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Record Company
- Mega Records & Tapes, Inc.
- Record Company
- Young Blood
- Record Company
- Tara International
- Lacquer Cut At
- Monument Recording Studio
- Plated At
- Nashville Matrix
- Pressed By
- Precision Record Pressing, Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- Apollo 100
- Year
- 1972
- Label
- Mega (2)
- Catalog number
- M31-1010
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Joy (Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring)2:44
- A2Mad Mountain King (Hall Of The Mountain King)2:10
- A3Mendelssohn's 4th (Second Movement)2:32
- A4Libido2:36
- A5Jazz Pizzicato1:39
- A6Tamara2:27
- B1Reach For The Sky2:31
- B2Evil Midnight (Danse Macabre)2:22
- B3Air For The G String3:41
- B4Exercise In A Minor2:43
- B5Classical Wind2:21
- Producer
- Miki Dallon
- Photography By
- John Donegan
About this record
Pressed at Precision Record Pressing, Inc. in 1972, this Mega M31-1010 stereo LP carries the Nashville matrix identifier 161 stamped into both sides (M1LS-1357 and M1LS-1358), marking it as a US domestic pressing rather than an export variant. The price spread between Mint at 43.70 USD and a Poor copy at 2.30 USD reflects how sharply condition fractures value on this Pop/Classical hybrid.
Among 40 copies currently listed for sale, the lowest asking price sits at 1.3 USD, yet 112 collectors want it against 809 who own one—a ratio that signals steady but not urgent demand.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of M31-1010 commands 43.70 USD, while Near Mint drops to 39.10 USD—a modest 4.60 USD premium for flawless vinyl. The real cliff appears at VG+, valued at 29.90 USD, where light surface wear begins to register audibly.
A VG copy falls to 20.70 USD, and by Good+ condition the value halves again to 11.50 USD. The 40 copies on the market at 1.3 USD represent heavily played or damaged stock; these outliers anchor the floor but do not reflect typical collector pricing.
The 112 want-to-have ratio against 809 owners suggests this 1972 Mega pressing circulates freely enough that scarcity does not drive premiums. Condition grade, not rarity, determines whether a buyer pays 43.70 USD or 2.30 USD for the same catalogue number.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the Mega label imprint and catalogue number M31-1010 on the front cover and label. Examine both sides of the dead wax: Side A should read M1LS-1357 and Side B M1LS-1358, each followed by the Nashville pressing-plant identifier 161.
The Precision Record Pressing, Inc. plant credit may appear in the runout or on the label itself. This is a stereo LP with 11 tracks, pressed in the US in 1972.
Grade by playing the record under a tracking force of 1.5 grams or less: Mint (M) means unplayed, still sealed or opened but untouched; Near Mint (NM) allows one or two inaudible hairline marks; VG+ shows light surface noise only on quiet passages; VG exhibits noticeable crackle throughout; Good+ and below carry heavy wear or skips. The release notes confirm that "Classical Wind" is an alternate title for "Tapestry" (2:23 duration) and that this version differs from a 1973 reissue variant (2:55 duration) that appeared on compilations.
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Release notes
The song "Classical Wind" is the same song as "Tapestry" with a duration of 2:23 minutes approximate, and in 1973 appeared on several compilations. Another song of the same name, also published in 1973, with a duration of 2:55 minutes is totally different. This is the same on all the other albums, singles and compilations, published between 1971 and 1972.
A Youngblood Production By arrangement with Tara International
Printed in U.S.A.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the matrix code and what does it tell me?
Both sides carry the Nashville identifier 161 in the runout: M1LS-1357 on Side A and M1LS-1358 on Side B. This code confirms the record was pressed at Precision Record Pressing, Inc., the US domestic plant, rather than a foreign or reissue facility. The MPaul Nashville designation is a quality-control mark unique to this 1972 pressing run.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 29.90 USD. This grade allows for light surface noise audible only on quiet passages and represents the threshold where play wear becomes noticeable but does not interrupt enjoyment of most tracks. The jump from VG+ (29.90 USD) to VG (20.70 USD) reflects the point at which crackle becomes constant.
Why is there a 40-copy listing at 1.3 USD when the guide says VG is 20.70 USD?
The 1.3 USD figure represents the lowest asking price among 40 copies currently on the market, not a typical valuation. These outlier listings are usually heavily damaged, warped, or unplayable stock that sellers price to move quickly. The price guide figures (Mint 43.70 USD down to Poor 2.30 USD) reflect condition-based estimates; the 1.3 USD floor is a real-world floor price, not a grade.
Is this the same as the 1973 "Classical Wind" version?
No. The release notes confirm two distinct recordings: this 1972 Mega M31-1010 version of "Classical Wind" (also titled "Tapestry") runs 2:23 minutes. A different 1973 recording with the same song title is 2:55 minutes and appeared on compilations. The matrix codes M1LS-1357 and M1LS-1358 identify this specific 1972 pressing, not the later variant.
What does the 112 want against 809 have mean for resale?
Among 809 collectors who own this record, only 112 are actively seeking it—a ratio of roughly 1 want per 7 owners. This suggests the pressing is not scarce and circulates regularly in the used market. Demand is steady but not competitive; a seller should expect to move a VG+ copy near the 29.90 USD guide price rather than above it.