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Creedence Clearwater Revival – Willy And The Poor Boys
1969 · US · Fantasy · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $206.93
- NMNear Mint
- $185.15
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $141.59
- VGVery Good
- $98.02
- G+Good Plus
- $54.46
- GGood
- $32.67
- FFair
- $21.78
- PPoor
- $10.89
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
- $125ref VA-NEXZNMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve G🇺🇸 Ships from United States — Very Good condition. No scratches.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- F-2762F-2763F-2762 HF-2763 H
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood
Specifications
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Blues Rock
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Fantasy
- Catalog number
- 8397
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Down On The Corner2:43
- A2It Came Out Of The Sky2:58
- A3Cotton Fields2:53
- A4Poorboy Shuffle2:25
- A5Feelin' Blue5:05
- B1Fortunate Son2:20
- B2Don't Look Now (It Ain't You Or Me)2:08
- B3The Midnight Special4:10
- B4Side O' The Road3:21
- B5Effigy6:28
- Arranged By, Producer
- John Fogerty
- Photography By [Front And Back Cover Photos]
- Basul Parik
About this record
The RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood pressing of this 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival album carries an "H" stamp in the dead wax—a marker that distinguishes it from earlier Fantasy pressings and later reissues from Chile (1975) and Europe (2015). Demand significantly outpaces supply: 4046 collectors want this title against 13920 who own one, yet only 47 copies are listed for sale across the market.
The condition spread is steep—a Mint copy commands 206.93 USD while a Poor graded example trades at 10.89 USD—making pressing identification and grading the entire investment story.
What drives its value
This original US pressing on Fantasy catalogue 8397 trades on two axes: rarity of clean stock and the RCA Hollywood plant attribution. The price_guide shows a Mint copy at 206.93 USD, dropping to 185.15 USD in Near Mint, 141.59 USD in VG+, and 98.02 USD in VG condition.
The want-to-have ratio (4046 want versus 13920 have) signals sustained collector interest despite the large installed base. Only 47 copies are currently for sale, indicating tight inventory relative to demand.
Original 1969 US pressings command premiums over the 1975 Chilean Banglad pressing and the 2015 European reissue, as the RCA Hollywood plant pressing with the "H" runout stamp represents the earliest, most sought variant. The steep drop from Mint (206.93 USD) to VG (98.02 USD) reflects how surface condition and label wear directly affect realized prices on this title.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 8397 on a Fantasy label, paired with the "H" stamp visible in the dead-wax runouts (F-2762 H or F-2763 H on the respective sides). The pressing plant attribution—RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood—appears only on this variant; earlier pressings lack the "H" designation.
The label itself is blue with gold print and features a deep groove pressing ring. Verify the sleeve text: the spine and front read "Willy And The Poor Boys," while the back sleeve and labels show "Willy And The Poorboys" (note the spelling variance).
Label typesetting was handled by Bert-Co Press, Hollywood. The album contains 10 tracks; publishing credits split between Jondora Music-BMI (tracks A1, A2, A4, A5, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5) and Tro-Folkways-BMI (track A3).
Grade by examining label gloss, surface cleanliness, and sleeve condition separately; the "H" runout should be sharp and legible.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Release notes
RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood pressing denoted by "H" stamp in runouts. Blue labels with gold print and "deep groove" pressing ring. All runout data is stamped.
A1, A2, A4, A5, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5: Jondora Music-BMI A3: Tro-Folkways-BMI
"Willy And The Poor Boys" appears on spine and front of sleeve; "Willy And The Poorboys" appears on back of sleeve and labels.
Label typesetting on this variant by Bert-Co Press, Hollywood.
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 pressing from later reissues?
Look for the "H" stamp in the dead wax on both sides (F-2762 H and F-2763 H). This mark identifies the RCA Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood pressing and does not appear on the 1975 Chilean Banglad edition or the 2015 European Fantasy reissue. The blue label with gold print and deep groove pressing ring is also specific to the original US pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 141.59 USD. This represents a significant premium over a VG copy (98.02 USD) but sits well below a Mint copy (206.93 USD). These are guide estimates and actual realized prices vary by sale venue and specific wear patterns.
Why is there such a big price jump between grades?
The spread from Mint (206.93 USD) to Poor (10.89 USD) reflects how collectors weight surface condition and label appearance on original pressings. Vinyl from 1969 that has survived in Near Mint condition (185.15 USD) is far rarer than VG stock, and the RCA Hollywood plant pressing is the most sought variant, making clean copies command premium multiples.
How many copies are actually available to buy right now?
The market snapshot shows 47 copies listed for sale across all venues tracked. This low inventory relative to the 4046 collectors who want the title suggests buyers may face competition and limited choice in condition grades.
What does the spelling difference on the label mean?
The front cover and spine read "Willy And The Poor Boys," but the back sleeve and the label itself print "Willy And The Poorboys" (one word, no space). This is a documented variant of the original 1969 pressing and is not an error; it confirms you have the correct pressing if all other markers (catalogue 8397, "H" runout, blue label) align.