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Crystal Gayle – We Must Believe In Magic
1977 · US · United Artists Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 26, 2026
- MMint
- $43.70
- NMNear Mint
- $39.10
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $29.90
- VGVery Good
- $20.70
- G+Good Plus
- $11.50
- GGood
- $6.90
- FFair
- $4.60
- PPoor
- $2.30
91 copies listed on Discogs from $0.68.
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
- $35ref VA-9WWC4Media NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇺🇸 Ships from United States — what a great album. everyone needs a little sister like crystal.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- UALA-771-G-1 RFS/MC 33UALA-771-G-1 M-2 RFS/MC 33
- Runout — side B
- UALA-771-G-2 RFS/MC 33UALA-771-G-2 RFS/MC 77
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Manufactured By
- United Artists Music And Records Group, Inc.
- Pressed By
- All Disc Records, Inc.
- Recorded At
- Jack's Tracks Recording Studio
- Lacquer Cut At
- Master Control, Nashville
Specifications
- Artist
- Crystal Gayle
- Style
- Country Rock
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- United Artists Records
- Catalog number
- UA-LA771-G
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue2:37
- A2I Wanna Come Back To You2:54
- A3River Road3:08
- A4It's All Right With Me2:32
- A5Going Down Slow3:41
- B1All I Wanna Do In Life2:26
- B2Make A Dream Come True3:06
- B3Green Door3:11
- B4Funny2:05
- B5We Must Believe In Magic4:09
- Producer [Produced By]
- Allen Reynolds
- Engineer, Backing Vocals
- Garth Fundis
- Arranged By [Strings And Horns]
- Charles Cochran
- Keyboards, Arranged By [Strings, Horns]
- Charles Cochran
- Photography By
- JONATHAN EXLEY
About this record
The tan-label pressing of this 1977 United Artists release carries a distinctive 70mm pressing ring and etched runout markers (22, 33, 44, 66) that identify it as an All Disc Records plant pressing rather than the United Artists Music And Records Group facility. These dead-wax codes—visible on copies stamped UALA-771-G-1 or UALA-771-G-2—are the primary way to confirm which of the two US plants manufactured your copy.
Demand is modest: 31 collectors want it against 1595 who own one, keeping prices accessible across all grades.
What drives its value
This pressing trades in a wide spread shaped by condition: Mint copies reach 43.70 USD, while NM drops to 39.10 USD, VG+ settles at 29.90 USD, and VG copies hold at 20.70 USD. The market snapshot shows 96 copies for sale, with the lowest listed at 0.66 USD—a floor price that reflects heavily played or damaged stock.
The want-to-have ratio (31 against 1595 owners) signals this is a common pressing rather than a hunt; the original 1977 US issue on United Artists is not scarce. Grading discipline matters here: a VG+ copy is worth 44 percent more than a VG example, making condition assessment the primary driver of resale value.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number UA-LA771-G stamped on the spine and label. Examine the dead-wax runout on each side: look for UALA-771-G-1 or UALA-771-G-2, followed by either RFS/MC 33, M-2 RFS/MC 33, or RFS/MC 77.
The All Disc pressing is marked by tan labels and a 70mm pressing ring; the United Artists plant version uses different label stock. The release notes specify etched runout numerals (22, 33, 44, 66, etc.) as an All Disc signature.
Grade by surface cleanliness and groove condition: VG+ requires minimal surface noise and no audible scratches, while VG allows light surface noise and faint scratches that do not affect playback. The 10-track stereo LP is a standard pressing; no variations in track listing or side splits are documented.
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Release notes
pressing on tan labels denoted by 70mm pressing ring and etched in runouts "22", "33", "44", "66" etc... (see All Disc page).
℗ © 1977 United Artists Music And Records Group, Inc. Made in U.S.A.
Publishers: A1 - United Artists Music Co., Inc. A2 - Unichappell Music A3 - Chappell Music/Newtonville Music, Inc. A4 - Chappell Music A5 - Tree Publ. Co. Inc. B1 - Aunt Polly's Publ. Co. BMI/Good Music Co. B2 - Owepar Publ. Co. B3 - The Hudson Bay Music Co. B4 - Big Heart Music, Inc./Harmoney And Grits Music B5 - Jack Music, Inc.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell if this is the All Disc or United Artists plant pressing?
Check the dead-wax runout etched into the vinyl at the end of each side. All Disc pressings carry the codes UALA-771-G-1 or UALA-771-G-2 followed by RFS/MC 33, M-2 RFS/MC 33, or RFS/MC 77, and feature tan labels with a 70mm pressing ring. The United Artists Music And Records Group facility used different label stock and pressing specifications. The release notes confirm that etched numerals (22, 33, 44, 66, etc.) in the runout are an All Disc identifier.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 29.90 USD. This estimate reflects market data as of the guide date and assumes a stereo LP with minimal surface noise and no audible scratches. Actual sales may vary; the current market shows 96 copies for sale, with the lowest priced at 0.66 USD, indicating that heavily damaged or unplayable copies trade well below guide value.
Why is there such a big gap between Mint and VG prices?
Mint copies are priced at 43.70 USD, while VG copies are 20.70 USD—a difference driven by the rarity of truly unplayed stock from 1977 and collector preference for clean surfaces on pop and country-rock records. Most copies in circulation show signs of play; an unplayed or near-unplayed copy commands a premium. The 96 copies currently for sale suggest supply is adequate, so the price spread reflects condition scarcity rather than overall rarity.
Is this pressing common or hard to find?
This is a common pressing. The community data shows 1595 collectors own a copy against only 31 who want one, indicating a surplus of supply. The 1977 US original on United Artists is not sought after as a rare variant. Finding a copy is straightforward; the challenge is locating one in the grade you need at the price you want to pay.
What do the etched runout codes mean?
The release notes specify that All Disc pressings are marked by etched numerals (22, 33, 44, 66, etc.) in the dead wax. These codes do not indicate pressing order or date; they are a plant identifier used by All Disc to track production. The matrix codes (UALA-771-G-1 or UALA-771-G-2) identify the side and master lacquer, while the RFS/MC or M-2 designations refer to the pressing specifications used at the plant.