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Billy Ocean – Suddenly
1984 · US · Jive · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Nov 5, 2026
- MMint
- $27.31
- NMNear Mint
- $24.44
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $18.69
- VGVery Good
- $12.94
- G+Good Plus
- $7.19
- GGood
- $4.31
- FFair
- $2.88
- PPoor
- $1.44
132 copies listed on Discogs from $2.67.
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
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- JL 8-8213 SAJL•8•8213•SA-3 F/W ¢ SJL-8-8213-SA -3 F/w¢ I B4SJL•8•8213•SA-3 F/W¢ I B1 UJL•8•8213•SA - 3 F/W ¢ I S7 I-1JL•8•8213•SA -3 F/W¢ I B1 IJL•8•8213•SA - 3 F/W ¢ I B6 BJL•8•8213•SA - 3 F/W¢ I B3 KJL•8•8213•SA - 3 F/W¢ I B1 NN
- Runout — side B
- JL 8-8213 SBJL•8•8213•SB 3 EJL8-8213-SB -2 I A3PJL8•8213•SB -2 I B2 H HJL8•8213•SB - 2 I B4 XTJL8•8213•SB -2 I B1 JJL8•8213•SB -2 I B5SJL8•8213•SB -2 I B2 JJJL8•8213•SB -2 I B3 W
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7822-18213-1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 078221821315
- Pressing Plant ID
- I(RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis)
- Mastered At
- Frankford/Wayne Recording Labs
- Manufactured By
- Arista Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Billy Ocean
- Genre
- Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Synth-pop, Disco, Contemporary R&B, Soul
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- Jive
- Catalog number
- JL8-8213
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7822-18213-1
Tracklist
- A1Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)7:52
- A2Mystery Lady4:58
- A3Syncopation5:15
- A4The Long And Winding Road4:40
- B1Loverboy5:13
- B2Lucky Man3:58
- B3Dancefloor4:15
- B4If I Should Lose You3:56
- B5Suddenly3:55
- Producer, Synthesizer [Bass]
- Keith Diamond
- Mastered By [Runout Etching ¢]
- Tom Coyne
- Mixed By
- Bryan "Chuck" New
- Mixed By
- Keith Diamond
- Engineer
- Bryan "Chuck" New
- Engineer
- Peter Robbins
About this record
The US pressing of Billy Ocean's Suddenly (Jive JL 8-8213, 1984) carries dual matrix identifiers in the dead wax—JL 8-8213 SA and JL 8-8213 SB—that distinguish it from the Colombian variant (Jive 05(1231)02044) pressed the same year. Copies pressed at Arista Records, Inc. or the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis command sharply different resale values: a Mint copy reaches 21.66 USD, while a VG example drops to 10.26 USD, a spread that reflects how heavily condition drives this title's market.
What drives its value
The price_guide for this US pressing spans from 21.66 USD (Mint) down to 1.14 USD (Poor), with the VG+ grade anchored at 14.82 USD and VG at 10.26 USD. The lowest_price recorded is 2.61 USD across 122 active listings, indicating substantial supply relative to demand: 9166 collectors own the record against 432 who want it.
That 21-to-1 have-to-want ratio explains why even NM copies (19.38 USD) trade well below Mint. The Colombian pressing (Jive 05(1231)02044) from the same year represents the only other contemporary variant, making the US Jive JL 8-8213 the primary market reference.
Buyers seeking investment-grade copies should target NM or better; anything below VG+ (14.82 USD) reflects wear that will not recover.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number JL 8-8213 printed on the label; the spine and rear cover carry JL8-8213 (no space). The matrix runouts etched into the dead wax read either JL 8-8213 SA-3 F/W ¢ S (Side A) or JL 8-8213 SB 3 E (Side B); the "I" designation in runouts marks this as a pressing variant.
The barcode is present. Pressing plants were Arista Records, Inc. or RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis—check the runout stamp to identify which.
The album contains 9 tracks. Some copies exist on translucent brown or black vinyl, but these are manufacturing variations within the same pressing, not separate releases.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the jacket for seam splits or foxing; the 3.86 community rating (455 votes) reflects typical mid-1980s synth-pop production quality, so audio fidelity alone does not distinguish grades.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
"I" in runouts denotes an pressing.
Cat # JL 8-8213 appears on the label. Cat # JL8-8213 appears on the spine and rear cover, bottom-right. Mastering info derived from Side A runout.
Some copies may be pressed on translucent brown/black vinyl, but are a manufacturing variation, not a separate pressing.
Cover illustration is by .
Runouts etched, "I" and "B#" stamped.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for the US pressing?
Jive JL 8-8213. The label prints it as JL 8-8213 (with a space), while the spine and rear cover show JL8-8213 (no space). Both refer to the same pressing.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
The price_guide lists VG+ at 14.82 USD. This is an estimate; actual sales vary. The lowest recorded price across 122 active listings is 2.61 USD, which typically reflects Poor to Fair condition.
What do the matrix runouts tell me?
The dead wax carries JL 8-8213 SA-3 F/W ¢ S (Side A) or JL 8-8213 SB 3 E (Side B). The "I" stamped into the runout denotes this as a pressing. These codes confirm you hold the US Jive release, not the Colombian variant (05(1231)02044).
Is there a difference between copies pressed at Arista Records, Inc. and RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis?
Both plants pressed this title in 1984. The pressing plant name appears in the runout stamp. No documented sonic or collectible premium attaches to either plant for this release; condition and the presence of the barcode matter more.
What is a Mint copy worth compared to NM?
Mint is priced at 21.66 USD; NM at 19.38 USD. The 2.28 USD gap reflects the rarity of unplayed stock. With 9166 copies in collector hands and only 432 actively wanted, finding either grade requires patience; most available copies grade VG or lower.