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David Bowie – David Bowie
1967 · UK · Deram · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jan 1, 2026
- MMint
- $5210.65
- NMNear Mint
- $4662.16
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $3565.18
- VGVery Good
- $2468.20
- G+Good Plus
- $1371.22
- GGood
- $822.73
- FFair
- $548.49
- PPoor
- $274.24
2 copies listed on Discogs from $3399.99.
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
- ZAL 7754
- Runout — side B
- ZAL 7755
- Rights society
- GEMA, BIEM, NCB
- Printed By
- Clout & Baker Ltd.
- Made By
- The Decca Record Company Limited
- Record Company
- The Decca Record Company Limited
Specifications
- Artist
- David Bowie
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Baroque Pop, Pop Rock, Mod
- Year
- 1967
- Label
- Deram
- Catalog number
- SML 1007
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Uncle Arthur
- A2Sell Me A Coat
- A3Rubber Band
- A4Love You Till Tuesday
- A5There Is A Happy Land
- A6We Are Hungry Men
- A7When I Live My Dream
- B1Little Bombardier
- B2Silly Boy Blue
- B3Come And Buy My Toys
- B4Join The Gang
- B5She's Got Medals
- B6Maids Of Bond Street
- B7Please Mr. Gravedigger
- Producer
- Mike Vernon
- Engineer
- Gus Dudgeon
- Arranged By, Bass
- Derek Fearnley
- Arranged By, Vocals
- David Bowie
- Written-By
- David Bowie
- Photography By
- Gerald Fearnley
About this record
Only 2 copies currently trade hands, yet nearly 2,363 collectors want this 1967 Deram pressing against 266 who own one — a want-to-have ratio that underscores its scarcity in clean condition. Stamped with the runout matrix ZAL 7754 and ZAL 7755, this UK original was pressed at The Decca Record Company Limited, the sole authorized plant for the initial release.
The gap between a Mint example at 5210.65 USD and a Poor copy at 274.24 USD reflects how steeply condition governs value on a record this old and sought.
What drives its value
This 1967 Deram pressing commands extreme prices because original copies in any playable grade have become genuinely scarce. The price guide spans from 5210.65 USD (Mint) down to 274.24 USD (Poor), with a VG+ estimate of 3565.18 USD — the realistic entry point for a collector seeking a clean, listenable copy.
Only 2 copies are listed for sale at any given time, with the lowest asking price at 3399.99 USD, confirming the VG+ range. The 1989 Japanese reissue on Deram (P25L-25027) exists as an alternative, but the UK original's first-pressing status and Decca plant attribution make it the canonical version.
Demand (2,363 want) vastly outpaces supply (266 have), a disparity that keeps even worn copies from dropping below four figures.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the UK 1967 original by checking the label: Deram, catalogue SML 1007, with 'Made in England by The Decca Record Co. Ltd.' printed on the sleeve or label. The dead-wax runout will read either ZAL 7754 (Side A) or ZAL 7755 (Side B) — both confirm Decca pressing.
The 14-track sequence and publishing credits (Essex Music on most tracks; Cooper Music on A3; Sparta Music on A5, B2, B6) are definitive. No barcode appears on originals.
Grade by the vinyl surface under strong light: hairline scratches and light dust reduce a Mint copy toward NM; visible groove wear and light surface noise mark the VG+ to VG boundary; heavy scratches, audible clicks, and label wear define lower grades. Play-test to confirm no skips or distortion, as warp and pressing defects are common on 1967 Decca stock.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Made in England by The Decca Record Co. Ltd.
℗ 1967
A1, A2, A4, A6, A7, B1, B3, B4, B5, B7: Essex Music A3: Cooper Music A5, B2, B6: Sparta Music
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is a realistic price for a VG+ copy?
The price guide values VG+ at 3565.18 USD. The current lowest asking price across active listings is 3399.99 USD, which aligns closely with that estimate. These figures represent the market as recorded in the price guide; actual sales may vary by seller and specific condition details.
Why is the 1967 UK Deram pressing worth so much more than the 1989 Japanese reissue?
The UK original is the first pressing, mastered and pressed by The Decca Record Company Limited in 1967. The 1989 Japanese reissue (Deram P25L-25027) is a later reproduction and lacks the historical weight and scarcity of the original. Collectors prioritize first pressings, especially when only 2 copies are currently for sale against nearly 2,363 who want one.
How do I confirm I have the Decca pressing and not a bootleg or reissue?
Check the dead-wax runout for ZAL 7754 (Side A) or ZAL 7755 (Side B). The label must read Deram, catalogue SML 1007, with 'Made in England by The Decca Record Co. Ltd.' printed on it. Verify the 14-track listing and the publishing credits across Essex Music, Cooper Music, and Sparta Music. No barcode should be present on the original.
What condition should I expect to find?
Given the age (1967) and the rarity of clean copies, most available examples fall into the VG to VG+ range. Mint originals are exceptionally rare; even NM copies command 4662.16 USD. Expect light surface noise and minor groove wear on any copy over 55 years old. Warping and label damage are common on Decca pressings from this era.
Why are only 2 copies for sale if so many collectors want it?
The want-to-have ratio (2,363 want versus 266 have) reflects how few original 1967 Decca pressings have survived in sellable condition. Many copies owned are either too damaged to list or held by collectors unwilling to part with them. The scarcity keeps asking prices firm: the lowest current listing is 3399.99 USD, well above the Poor grade floor.