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Diana Ross – Upside Down
1980 · Italy · Motown · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 2, 2026
- MMint
- $12.41
- NMNear Mint
- $11.11
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.49
- VGVery Good
- $5.88
- G+Good Plus
- $3.27
- GGood
- $1.96
- FFair
- $1.31
- PPoor
- $0.65
79 copies listed on Discogs from $1.
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
- €10ref VA-BMCV5Media NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇮🇹 Ships from Italy — disco qualità buona copertina buona disponibile per altre foto
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 3C 006 63976 A63976-A 24-6-80 I ∆
- Runout — side B
- 3C 006 63976 B63976-B 13-6-80 I ∆
- Rights society
- S.I.A.E.
- Made By
- EMI Italiana S.p.A.
Specifications
- Artist
- Diana Ross
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- Disco
- Year
- 1980
- Label
- Motown
- Catalog number
- 3C 006-63976
- Country
- Italy
Tracklist
- AUpside Down3:37
- BFriend To Friend3:14
- Arranged By, Conductor, Producer, Written-By
- Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers
About this record
The Italian Motown pressing of Diana Ross's 1980 disco single carries a distinctive runout matrix—stamped 63976-A 24-6-80 I ∆ on the A-side and 63976-B 13-6-80 I ∆ on the flip—that identifies it as a product of EMI Italiana S.p.A., not the original US plant. The catalogue number 3C 006-63976 and absence of a barcode are the first markers of this European variant, which commands a price range from 12.41 USD in Mint condition down to 0.65 USD in Poor.
What drives its value
This Italian 45 sits in a crowded secondary market: 79 copies are currently listed for sale, yet 765 collectors report owning one against 138 seeking it. The price spread reflects condition sensitivity—a Mint copy reaches 12.41 USD, while a VG+ example drops to 8.49 USD, and a VG pressing settles at 5.88 USD.
The EMI Italiana pressing plant origin and the 1980 manufacture date position it as a licensed reissue rather than an original Motown US release, which typically commands higher premiums. The lowest asking price of 1 USD suggests heavy stock availability and collector indifference to this particular variant.
Community rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 55 votes indicates solid but not exceptional demand for the recording itself.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by checking the label: Motown, with catalogue number 3C 006-63976 (variants appear as 3C 006 63976 without the hyphen). The dead-wax etchings are definitive—side A reads 3C 006 63976 A followed by 63976-A 24-6-80 I ∆, and side B shows 3C 006 63976 B with 63976-B 13-6-80 I ∆.
These date stamps (24 June 1980 and 13 June 1980) and the triangle symbol confirm EMI Italiana S.p.A. as the pressing plant. The record lacks a barcode, a feature of many European pressings from this era.
Grade by visual inspection of the vinyl surface and groove walls under bright light; listen for surface noise and tracking distortion. A Mint example will show no visible wear, while VG+ allows light hairline scratches that do not affect playback.
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Listen
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Frequently asked
How do I distinguish this Italian pressing from the original US Motown release?
Check the dead-wax runout first. This Italian variant carries the matrix 63976-A 24-6-80 I ∆ and 63976-B 13-6-80 I ∆, with the triangle symbol and date codes indicating EMI Italiana S.p.A. as the plant. The US original will show a different runout and pressing plant code. The catalogue number 3C 006-63976 is also specific to the Italian release; US pressings use different numbering schemes.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 8.49 USD. This represents a significant step down from the 11.11 USD assigned to a Near Mint copy, reflecting the collector preference for minimal surface wear on a 45 RPM single where groove condition directly affects sound quality.
Why are so many copies listed for sale if only 138 people want one?
The 79 active listings against 138 want-list entries suggest moderate oversupply relative to current demand. However, 765 collectors already own this pressing, indicating it was pressed in substantial quantity and remains common in the secondary market. Many sellers may be clearing stock at minimal prices rather than holding for higher offers.
What is the difference between a Mint and a VG pressing in price?
A Mint copy is priced at 12.41 USD, while a VG example is valued at 5.88 USD. The jump in value reflects the collector market's emphasis on condition for 45 RPM singles, where surface noise and tracking distortion become audible even on modest playback systems.
Does this pressing have a barcode?
No, this Italian Motown 45 does not carry a barcode. The absence of a barcode is typical of European pressings from 1980 and serves as a quick visual confirmation of the pressing plant and era. US and later reissues are more likely to feature barcode labels.