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Colosseum – Valentyne Suite
1969 · UK · Vertigo · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of May 21, 2026
- MMint
- $162.80
- NMNear Mint
- $145.67
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $111.39
- VGVery Good
- $77.12
- G+Good Plus
- $42.84
- GGood
- $25.71
- FFair
- $17.14
- PPoor
- $8.57
122 copies listed on Discogs from $15.51.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 886 775 1Y*1 420 1 1 1 1886 775 1Y⚹1 420 1 1886 775 1Y*1 420 1 1 1886 775 1Y⚹1 420 1 1 488 6 77 5 1 Y * 1 420 1 1 1 788 6 77 5 1 Y * 1 420 1 1 1188 6 775 1 * Y * 1 420 1 1 988 6 775 1 * Y * 1 420 1 1 2
- Runout — side B
- 847 900 2Y886 775 2*Y*1 420 1 1 1 1886 775 2⚹⚹Y⚹1 420 1 1 1 0886 775 2*Y*1 420 1 1 1886 775 2*Y * 1 420 11 14886 775 2 ̷1̷⚹⚹Y⚹1 4 ̷3̷20 11 1288 6 775 2 * Y * 1 420 1 1 1 488 6 775 2 * Y * 1 420 11 1388 6 775 2 * Y * 1 420 1 1 1188 6 775 2 * Y * 1 420 1 1 2
- Record Company
- Philips Records
- Made By
- Philips Records Ltd.
- Pressed By
- Phonodisc Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Phonodisc Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- Colosseum
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Blues Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Vertigo
- Catalog number
- VO 1
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1The Kettle
- A2Elegy
- A3Butty's Blues
- A4The Machine Demands A Sacrifice
- The Valentyne Suite
- Producer
- Gerry Bron
- Producer
- Tony Reeves
- Directed By, Arranged By [String Quartet]
- Neil Ardley
- Design [Inside Cover Design]
- Linda Glover
- Photography By, Cover [Design]
- Keef
- Photography By
- Peter Smith
About this record
The Vertigo "large swirl" label on this 1969 UK pressing positions the Philips copyright symbol directly above "33 1/3"—a layout quirk that vanishes on later versions and marks the first issue. Catalogue variants VO 1 and 847 900 VTY appear across spine, rear sleeve, and B-side label, and the dead-wax matrix strings (847 900 2Y on side A; 886 775 variants on side B) confirm pressings from either Philips Records Ltd. or Phonodisc Ltd. The release notes "A Philips Records Product" at the bottom of credits were stripped from reissues, making this original UK gatefold a touchstone for collectors tracking the label's early Vertigo run.
What drives its value
Condition drives value sharply on this original pressing: a Mint copy commands 162.80 USD, while a VG+ drops to 111.39 USD and a VG falls to 77.12 USD. The lowest asking price across 122 active listings sits at 15.51 USD, reflecting the wide spread between collector-grade and play-worn stock.
Demand is robust—1545 collectors want it against 2566 who own one—a ratio that underscores its status as a foundational UK prog-rock release. The 2016 Music On Vinyl reissue (MOVLP1758) has diluted scarcity somewhat, yet the original's label-layout specifics and Philips/Phonodisc pressing variants keep it distinct.
First-issue copies with the "large swirl" Vertigo label and intact "Philips Records Product" credit command premiums; later UK pressings and European imports trade lower.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number VO 1 (spine and rear sleeve) or 847 900 VTY (rear sleeve and B-side label). Inspect the Vertigo label for the "large swirl" design and verify that the copyright symbol (Ⓟ 1969) sits directly above "33 1/3", not offset to the right.
Check the six o'clock position for "A Philips Record Product"—its presence marks the first issue; removal signals a later state. The dead-wax runout on side A reads 847 900 2Y; side B variants include 886 775 1Y*1 420 1 1 1 1, 886 775 2*Y*1 420 1 1 1 1, or 886 775 1Y⚹1 420 1 1, indicating Philips Records Ltd. or Phonodisc Ltd. pressings.
The B-side labels list "Part 1", "Part 2", and "Part 3" rather than the sleeve's "Theme One", "Theme Two", "Theme Three". The gatefold is matt finish with a 'swirl' Vertigo inner bag.
No barcode appears on originals.
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Release notes
1st UK issue. Released in a matt gatefold sleeve with 'swirl' Vertigo inner bag.
"A Philips Records Product" printed at the bottom of the credits. This was removed on later versions.
Vertigo "large swirl" label. "Ⓟ 1969" sits directly above "33 1/3", unlike other versions where it sits slightly to the right. "A Philips Record Product" at six o'clock. This was removed on later versions.
Tracks B1a to B1c appear on the label as "Part 1", "Part 2" & "Part 3" instead of "Theme One", "Theme Two" & "Theme Three" as on sleeve.
Recorded Spring/Summer 1969.
This version was also imported to France by Philips in limited quantity with a sticker on the front cover (see photo).
Cat# variants: VO 1 (spine, rear sleeve & B-side label); 847 900 VTY (rear sleeve & B-side label).
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1969 UK original from later Vertigo pressings?
The "large swirl" Vertigo label and the placement of Ⓟ 1969 directly above "33 1/3" are the clearest markers. Most critically, check the six o'clock position on the label: if "A Philips Records Product" is printed there, you hold a first issue. Later versions removed this credit. The catalogue number VO 1 on the spine and rear sleeve also confirms the original UK pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is estimated at 111.39 USD. This sits midway between the VG price of 77.12 USD and the NM price of 145.67 USD. The estimate reflects typical market conditions; actual sales vary by seller and buyer location.
Why are there two catalogue numbers on the same record?
VO 1 appears on the spine and rear sleeve, while 847 900 VTY appears on the rear sleeve and B-side label. Both refer to the same pressing and are not variants—Vertigo simply used both designations across different parts of the package during the 1969 release.
What does the dead-wax matrix tell me?
The side A runout 847 900 2Y identifies the pressing plant as either Philips Records Ltd. or Phonodisc Ltd., depending on which pressing plant code appears. Side B variants (886 775 1Y*1 420 1 1 1 1, 886 775 2*Y*1 420 1 1 1 1, or 886 775 1Y⚹1 420 1 1) confirm the original UK pressing. These strings do not appear on the 2016 Music On Vinyl reissue.
What is a Mint copy worth, and how rare is that grade?
A Mint copy is priced at 162.80 USD in the price guide. Mint originals are uncommon; most copies in circulation grade VG to VG+ due to decades of play and storage. The lowest asking price across 122 active listings is 15.51 USD, indicating that heavily played or damaged stock is far more common than pristine examples.