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Eagles – Eagles
1972 · US · Asylum Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 15, 2026
- MMint
- $109.20
- NMNear Mint
- $97.70
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $74.71
- VGVery Good
- $51.72
- G+Good Plus
- $28.74
- GGood
- $17.24
- FFair
- $11.49
- PPoor
- $5.75
34 copies listed on Discogs from $6.23.
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
- $51.75ref VA-2C9ZZMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States — Self-Titled Debut (1972 Original Asylum First-State Single-Sleeve Cactus/Flower Layout SD 5054 Highly sought-after brief production run using left-over gatefold poster graphics)
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- ST-AS-722515 PRST-AS-722515-E H1 SIDE 1 PRST-AS-722515-EEE-I-III•H1 SIDE 1 PR DST-AS-722516-DDD-I SIDE 2 PR DST-AS-722515-D SIDE 1 PR
- Runout — side B
- ST-AS-722516 PRST-AS-722516-E AH PR SIDE 2ST-AS-722516-D SIDE 1 PRST-AS-722516-D SIDE 2 PR
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Price Code
- 0598(On spine)
- Mastered At
- The Mastering Lab
- Manufactured By
- Atlantic Recording Corporation
- Pressed By
- Presswell
Specifications
- Artist
- Eagles
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Country Rock, Classic Rock
- Year
- 1972
- Label
- Asylum Records
- Catalog number
- SD-5054
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Take It Easy3:29
- A2Witchy Woman4:10
- A3Chug All Night3:13
- A4Most Of Us Are Sad3:33
- A5Nightingale4:05
- B1Train Leaves Here This Morning4:07
- B2Take The Devil4:00
- B3Earlybird3:00
- B4Peaceful Easy Feeling4:16
- B5Tryin'2:50
- Producer, Engineer
- Glyn Johns
- Art Direction, Design
- Gary Burden
- Photography By
- Henry Diltz
About this record
The runout matrix codes ST-AS-722515 PR and ST-AS-722516 PR stamped in the dead wax mark this as a first-issue 1972 US pressing from Atlantic Recording Corporation or Presswell, distinguished by the white Asylum label and non-gatefold jacket that separate it from later reissues. Demand significantly outpaces supply: 1875 collectors want this pressing against 8952 who own one, yet only 34 copies are listed for sale across the market.
What drives its value
This debut Eagles LP commands a steep condition gradient. A Mint copy fetches 109.20 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 97.70 USD; the gap widens sharply below that—VG+ sits at 74.71 USD, VG at 51.72 USD, and a Good+ at 28.74 USD.
The lowest asking price on the market is 10.54 USD, reflecting heavily played or damaged stock. With 34 copies in circulation and a want-to-have ratio of roughly 1 to 5, the original 1972 US pressing on white Asylum labels commands premium pricing over the 1974 Australian reissue.
Scarcity of high-grade examples and the album's canonical status in rock history sustain value across all grades.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the original 1972 US pressing by the catalogue number SD-5054 (printed without hyphen on the label). Examine the dead-wax runout: each side will show either ST-AS-722515 PR or ST-AS-722516 PR, with later variants reading ST-AS-722515-E H1 SIDE 1 PR or ST-AS-722516-E AH PR SIDE 2.
The pressing plant attribution appears in the matrix; Atlantic Recording Corporation and Presswell both produced first issues. The label itself is white (not the later tan or gold variants), and the jacket is non-gatefold.
A custom inner sleeve is present. Grade by examining both vinyl surfaces under light for hairline scratches, groove wear, and any warping; play-test to confirm audio fidelity.
The absence of a barcode confirms pre-1973 manufacture.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
℗ 1972 Asylum Records
"PR" in label matrix denotes a pressing.
First issue white Asylum labels, non-gatefold jacket.
Custom inner sleeve.
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 a 1972 US first pressing from the 1974 Australian reissue?
The US original carries catalogue number SD-5054 on a white Asylum label with a non-gatefold jacket and custom inner sleeve. The Australian reissue, also dated 1974 or undated, shares the same catalogue number but was pressed in Australia. Check the dead-wax matrix for the ST-AS prefix and PR designation; US first issues show ST-AS-722515 PR or ST-AS-722516 PR (or their -E variants). The absence of a barcode also confirms the original 1972 US pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is estimated at 74.71 USD. This reflects a record with light surface noise, minimal visible scratches, and full playability. Note that this is a guide estimate; actual market prices vary. Only 34 copies are currently listed for sale, so availability may push asking prices higher.
Why is there such a big price drop between Mint and VG?
The Eagles' debut is a high-demand classic rock album owned by 8952 collectors but wanted by 1875 more. Mint copies at 109.20 USD command a premium because they preserve the original white label, non-gatefold jacket, and virgin vinyl. Once a record enters VG territory at 51.72 USD, play wear becomes audible and visible, and the collectible appeal shifts from preservation to playability. Condition is the primary value driver on this pressing.
What does 'PR' in the matrix mean?
The 'PR' suffix in the dead-wax runout (e.g., ST-AS-722515 PR) denotes a pressing—it is a manufacturing notation that confirms the record was pressed at one of the licensed plants (Atlantic Recording Corporation or Presswell) rather than a test or special variant. It appears on all legitimate first-issue copies and helps distinguish them from bootlegs or later reissues.
Is the lowest price of 10.54 USD a realistic value?
The lowest asking price of 10.54 USD likely reflects a heavily damaged, unplayable, or severely warped copy. The price guide floor for Poor grade is 5.75 USD, so 10.54 USD suggests a Fair copy with significant surface noise, deep scratches, or other defects that limit appeal. Most collectors and resellers price playable copies at VG (51.72 USD) or higher. Use the lowest price as a floor only for distressed stock.