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David Clayton-Thomas – David Clayton-Thomas
1972 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 4, 2026
- MMint
- $21.85
- NMNear Mint
- $19.55
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.95
- VGVery Good
- $10.35
- G+Good Plus
- $5.75
- GGood
- $3.45
- FFair
- $2.30
- PPoor
- $1.15
25 copies listed on Discogs from $3.47.
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
- $20ref VA-Z2FR5Media M · MintSleeve M🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Rights society
- BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- S1(Etched in runouts)
- Manufactured By
- Columbia Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
Specifications
- Artist
- David Clayton-Thomas
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Blues Rock, Country Rock, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1972
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- KC 31000
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Magnificent Sanctuary Band3:30
- A2We're All Meat From The Same Bone1:47
- A3Stealin' In The Name Of The Lord2:45
- A4Dying To Live4:36
- A5Sing A Song2:47
- B1She4:47
- B2Don't Let It Bring You Down3:40
- B3Once Burned3:27
- B4North Beach Racetrack3:05
- B5Caress Me Pretty Music3:25
- Producer
- Bobby Colomby
- Producer
- Joel Sill
- Mixed By
- Bill Schnee
- Engineer
- Bill Schnee
- Engineer
- Fred Plaut
- Engineer
- James Green
About this record
Columbia's Santa Maria pressing plant produced this 1972 David Clayton-Thomas solo debut on catalogue KC 31000, a blues-rock pivot away from his Blood, Sweat & Tears fame. The price spread from Mint to Good condition runs from 21.85 USD down to 3.45 USD—a sevenfold gap that reflects how heavily condition sorting drives value on this mid-tier Columbia pressing.
With 25 copies currently listed for sale and a community want-to-have ratio of 51 collectors seeking it against 305 who own one, this is a stable catalog title rather than a chase record.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of KC 31000 commands 21.85 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 19.55 USD and a VG+ at 14.95 USD—the steepest drop occurs between NM and VG+, signaling that even minor surface wear or sleeve creasing erodes collector appeal. The lowest asking price across 25 active listings is 3.47 USD, indicating that heavily played or damaged copies flood the secondary market.
The 305 collectors who own this title outnumber the 51 actively seeking it by more than five to one, placing it in the category of common reissue stock rather than a scarce original. As a 1972 Columbia domestic pressing rather than an earlier or foreign variant, it occupies the middle tier of Clayton-Thomas solo discography—desirable to completists but not a priority acquisition for casual rock buyers.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number KC 31000 printed on the front cover and label. The Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Santa Maria, California produced this variant; check the dead wax for plant identification marks if the label does not state it explicitly.
The album contains 10 tracks across a single LP. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light for hairline scratches, scuffs, and dust-trap rings that accumulate in the groove walls—even light play leaves visible marks that drop a Mint copy into NM territory.
Inspect the gatefold or jacket for seam splits, ring wear from stacking, and foxing on the inner sleeve or lyric insert. A VG+ copy shows light surface marks audible only during quiet passages; VG copies exhibit noticeable crackle and pops during playback.
The absence of a barcode on this 1972 release is correct and not a sign of a bootleg.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Frequently asked
What is a realistic asking price for a VG+ copy?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 14.95 USD. This represents the midpoint between lightly played (NM at 19.55 USD) and moderately played (VG at 10.35 USD) condition. The lowest current asking price across all listings is 3.47 USD, but that reflects heavily damaged stock; a VG+ with clean grooves and a near-intact jacket should fetch close to the guide estimate.
How common is this pressing on the used market?
With 305 collectors in the community database who own a copy and only 25 copies currently for sale, this is a readily available title. The want-to-have ratio of 51 seeking it against 305 holding it indicates steady but not urgent demand. Most record shops and online sellers carry at least one copy at any given time, making it a low-hunt acquisition.
What is the difference between a Mint and a Near Mint copy in dollar terms?
A Mint copy is priced at 21.85 USD and a Near Mint at 19.55 USD according to the price guide. The distinction reflects whether the vinyl shows any surface marks under magnification and whether the jacket remains unplayed-condition crisp. Mint copies are rare for a 1972 pressing; most examples in circulation grade VG or lower.
Should I buy a Good-condition copy at 3.45 USD?
A Good-graded copy at 3.45 USD is suitable only if you need a playable filler for a collection or want to hear the music without investment. Expect audible surface noise, pops, and possible groove damage that may worsen with repeated play. If you plan to keep this record long-term, spending the extra for a VG copy at 10.35 USD or VG+ at 14.95 USD is a better hedge against deterioration.
How do I verify this is the Santa Maria pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead wax (the smooth vinyl area between the label and the groove) for a plant code or the words 'Santa Maria' or 'Columbia Records Pressing Plant.' The 1972 year of release and the catalogue number KC 31000 are correct for the original Columbia domestic pressing. Reissues typically carry later catalogue numbers or different label designs. If the label does not clearly state the plant, the pressing plant information may require inspection under magnification or consultation with a pressing-plant database.