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Aretha Franklin – Who's Zoomin' Who?
1985 · US · Arista · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $10.38
- NMNear Mint
- $9.29
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $7.10
- VGVery Good
- $4.92
- G+Good Plus
- $2.73
- GGood
- $1.64
- FFair
- $1.09
- PPoor
- $0.55
27 copies listed on Discogs from $3.55.
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
- $8ref VA-2BN4XMedia M · MintSleeve M🇺🇸 Ships from United States — who doesn’t love Aretha?!
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AL8 8286 RE 5 R̶E̶ ̶2 R̶C̶A̶ ̶2̶ RE 1- 1 STERLING Ⓗ Ʌ 1A
- Runout — side B
- AL8 8286-SB RCA 1-2 STERLING Ʌ 23
- Matrix / runout
- AL8-8286-SAAL8-8286-SB
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7822-18286-1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 078221828611
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Recorded At
- The Automatt
- Recorded At
- United Sound Systems
- Recorded At
- The Plant Studios
- Recorded At
- Right Track Recording
- Recorded At
- Power Station
- Manufactured By
- Arista Records, Inc.
- Mastered At
- Precision Lacquer
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Aretha Franklin
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul, Contemporary R&B
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- Arista
- Catalog number
- AL8-8286
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7822-18286-1
Tracklist
- A1Freeway Of Love6:00
- A2Another Night4:30
- A3Sweet Bitter Love5:11
- A4Who's Zoomin' Who4:43
- B1Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves5:54
- B2Until You Say You Love Me4:23
- B3Push4:36
- B4Ain't Nobody Ever Loved You4:53
- B5Integrity4:25
- Coordinator [Production Coordinator]
- Sephra Herman
- Executive-Producer
- Clive Davis
- Producer
- Aretha Franklin
- Producer
- David A. Stewart
- Producer
- Narada Michael Walden
- Mastered By [Album Mastered By]
- Greg Calbi
About this record
The RCA pressing plant in Indianapolis stamped this 1985 Arista pressing with a distinctive STERLING mark in the dead wax—a hallmark of that facility's work. Demand sits modest at 33 want against 1064 in the community, but clean copies remain scarce: only 27 are listed for sale across the market, and the lowest asking price is 3.55 USD.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire spread on this US Arista pressing. A Mint copy commands 10.38 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 9.29 USD; by VG+ the price falls to 7.10 USD, and a VG copy settles at 4.92 USD.
The current floor price of 3.55 USD reflects heavily played or worn stock. With 27 copies in active listings, supply is tight relative to the 1064 collectors who own one, but want (33) does not outpace availability dramatically.
The Canadian Arista pressing (same catalogue AL8-8286) exists as an alternative, but the US version pressed by RCA Indianapolis remains the standard. Grade separation is steep: moving from VG to VG+ adds 2.18 USD in estimated value, making condition assessment critical for pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Arista catalogue number AL8-8286 on the spine and label. The dead-wax matrix strings are the key identifier: Side A reads AL8-8286-SA with RCA Indianapolis plant markings and STERLING Ⓗ Ʌ 1A; Side B is AL8-8286-SB with STERLING Ʌ 23.
Some copies also carry Arista Records, Inc. plant attribution. The barcode is present on the back cover.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches, the paper sleeve for seam splits and foxing, and the label for marker or sticker residue. Play-test the opening track to confirm groove integrity; inner sleeves often show ring wear on this title.
A VG+ copy will show minimal surface marks audible only under heavy scrutiny, while a VG copy displays light scratches and faint surface noise on quiet passages.
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Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for this pressing in different conditions?
A Mint copy is estimated at 10.38 USD, Near Mint at 9.29 USD, VG+ at 7.10 USD, and VG at 4.92 USD according to the price guide. These are reference values; the lowest asking price currently listed is 3.55 USD, typically for worn or heavily played stock. The gap between Mint and VG is substantial, making condition the primary value driver.
How do I identify the RCA Indianapolis pressing versus other variants?
Check the dead-wax runout on both sides. The Indianapolis RCA pressing carries STERLING Ⓗ Ʌ 1A on Side A and STERLING Ʌ 23 on Side B. A Canadian pressing also exists under the same catalogue number AL8-8286 but will show different plant codes. The STERLING mark is the definitive marker of the RCA Indianapolis facility.
Is this a common record, or should I expect to hunt for a clean copy?
With 1064 collectors owning one, it is moderately common in the community. However, only 27 copies are currently for sale across the market, suggesting clean, well-kept examples are harder to find than raw numbers suggest. Want (33) is low relative to supply, so patience and selective shopping will yield better pricing than urgency.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how does it compare to VG?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 7.10 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 4.92 USD according to the price guide. The VG+ grade represents a copy with minimal surface marks and no audible defects during normal play, whereas a VG copy shows light scratches and faint surface noise on quiet passages. The 2.18 USD difference reflects the collector preference for cleaner vinyl.
Does the Canadian pressing have the same value as the US version?
Both the US and Canadian pressings share the same catalogue number AL8-8286 and were released in 1985 on Arista. The price guide data provided covers the US pressing. Canadian variants typically trade at similar or slightly lower values due to smaller collector base and regional distribution, but direct pricing for the Canadian pressing is not available in this data.