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Data as of Oct 6, 2026
Billy Preston – Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying / Oop Shoop
US · Oldies 45 · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Reissue
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 10, 2026
- MMint
- $7.65
- NMNear Mint
- $6.84
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $5.23
- VGVery Good
- $3.62
- G+Good Plus
- $2.01
- GGood
- $1.21
- FFair
- $0.81
- PPoor
- $0.40
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
- $3ref VA-PDJMEMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Specifications
- Artist
- Billy Preston
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Label
- Oldies 45
- Catalog number
- OL 306
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- ADon't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
- BOop Shoop2:14
About this record
Oldies 45 catalogue OL 306 pairs two soul-funk standards as a reissue 45 single, pairing Billy Preston's 'Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying' with Shirley Gunter's 'Oop Shoop' on a US pressing. Eight copies currently list for sale, yet 9 collectors want the title against only 8 who own it—a rare reversal of supply-to-demand that signals persistent scarcity in the reissue market.
The price spread from Mint at 7.65 USD down to Poor at 0.40 USD reflects how heavily condition determines value on budget reissues.
What drives its value
This Oldies 45 reissue trades on two factors: the original artists' soul-funk pedigree and the scarcity of the reissue pressing itself. A Mint copy commands 7.65 USD, while a VG+ sits at 5.23 USD and a VG at 3.62 USD—a steep drop that penalizes wear on a record with minimal production run.
Eight copies for sale at a lowest price of 4 USD suggests active but thin inventory; the 9 want-to-8 have ratio is unusual for a budget reissue and indicates collectors actively hunt this specific Oldies 45 pressing. As a reissue rather than an original, OL 306 occupies a lower absolute price tier than first pressings of either Preston or Gunter, yet the demand-ahead-of-supply dynamic props its relative scarcity premium.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Oldies 45 label name and catalogue number OL 306 printed on the label; no barcode appears on this reissue. The 7 inch 45 RPM single format and two-track layout (Preston A-side, Gunter B-side) are definitive.
Grade by surface noise and groove wear: Mint (7.65 USD) shows no play; NM (6.84 USD) allows only light dust; VG+ (5.23 USD) permits light surface noise and minor scratches audible only on quiet passages; VG (3.62 USD) shows moderate groove wear and consistent light noise; G+ (2.01 USD) has heavy scratches and audible pops; G (1.21 USD) plays through but with significant surface degradation. Warping, label damage, or off-center pressing should be noted separately.
The reissue status means original dead-wax matrices are not applicable; verify the Oldies 45 imprint and OL 306 catalogue number as your primary authentication markers.
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Frequently asked
What is the price range for this Oldies 45 reissue in typical collector condition?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 5.23 USD and a VG at 3.62 USD according to the price guide. These represent the middle ground for a played but well-kept copy; the jump from VG+ to Mint (7.65 USD) reflects the premium for unplayed stock, while a G+ drops to 2.01 USD as scratches and noise become intrusive.
Why does demand exceed supply on this reissue?
Nine collectors want OL 306 against 8 who own it, an unusual ratio for a budget reissue. This suggests the Oldies 45 pressing is harder to locate than original Billy Preston or Shirley Gunter pressings, or that the two-track pairing appeals to a niche of soul-funk completists who prioritize this specific catalogue number.
How many copies are currently on the market?
Eight copies list for sale, with the lowest asking price at 4 USD. This thin inventory—relative to the 9 collectors seeking it—means buyers may face rapid sellouts or need to negotiate above asking price to secure a copy in desired condition.
Is this an original pressing or a reissue?
OL 306 is a reissue, not an original Billy Preston or Shirley Gunter first pressing. Oldies 45 was a budget reissue label, so this 7 inch 45 RPM single represents a later compilation or catalogue revival rather than the initial commercial release of either track.
What condition should I target to balance price and playability?
A VG copy at 3.62 USD offers the best value for a playable record with minor surface noise; a VG+ at 5.23 USD minimizes audible wear if you prioritize sound quality. Mint at 7.65 USD is rarely justified for a reissue unless you collect unplayed stock, while anything below G (1.21 USD) risks significant pops and skips.