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Earth, Wind & Fire – Electric Universe
1983 · Europe · CBS · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $12.94
- NMNear Mint
- $11.58
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.85
- VGVery Good
- $6.13
- G+Good Plus
- $3.40
- GGood
- $2.04
- FFair
- $1.36
- PPoor
- $0.68
225 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.
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- $10ref VA-DZ24WMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇮🇹 Ships from Italy
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 01-025775-1 AL 38980NL 01-25775-1A-1 B PAL38980-INNL PAL 38980-IJ O1-25775-4A-1 BNL 01-25775-2A-1 C PAL 38980-INNL 01-25775-2A-1 B PAL 38980-IM
- Runout — side B
- 01-025775-2 BL 38980NL 01-25775-3B-1 B PBL38980-IMNL O1-25775-3B-1 B PBL 38980-IMNL 01-25775-4B-1 B PBL 38980-INNL 01-25775-3B-1 B PBL 38980-IMNL 01-25775-2B-1 B PBL 38980-IJNL 01-25775-3B-1 D PBL 38980-IJ
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- LC 0149(On cover)
- Label Code
- LC -0149(On labels)
- Price Code
- CB 291
- Price Code
- 58(Circled)
- Other
- 01-025775-20(Manufacturing code)
- Other
- QC 38980(Original US cat# on labels between brackets)
- Pressed By
- CBS, Haarlem
- Recorded At
- The Complex
- Mastered At
- A&M Studios
Specifications
- Artist
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul, Funk, Disco
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- CBS 25775
- Country
- Europe
Tracklist
- A1Magnetic4:19
- A2Touch4:54
- A3Moonwalk4:08
- A4Could It Be Right5:15
- B1Spirit Of A New World4:29
- B2Sweet Sassy Lady4:08
- B3We're Living In Our Own Time5:18
- B4Electric Nation4:30
- Co-producer
- Wayne Vaughn
- Producer, Vocals, Drums
- Maurice White
- Technician [Production Staff]
- Bruce Wildstein
- Technician [Production Staff]
- Chip Croop
- Technician [Production Staff]
- Fred Tucker
- Technician [Production Staff]
- Geri White
About this record
Pressed at CBS Haarlem in 1983 for the European market under catalogue CBS 25775, this stereo LP carries stamped runouts on sides A and B (01-025775-1 AL 38980 and 01-025775-2 BL 38980) alongside etched PAL/PBL strings that distinguish it from other pressings. The gatefold sleeve includes an inner sleeve with lyrics and credits, plus a magnetic hype sticker on the front.
With 225 copies currently listed for sale and a community want count of 156 against 3868 who own one, supply outpaces active demand—a signal that clean copies are not scarce.
What drives its value
The price guide spans from 12.94 USD in Mint condition down to 0.68 USD in Poor, with a VG+ copy valued at 8.85 USD and VG at 6.13 USD. The European CBS pressing commands modest value because Earth, Wind & Fire's Electric Universe saw wide distribution; 225 examples are in circulation at any given time.
The 156 want entries versus 3868 have entries reflects a collector base that already owns the album—reissues and multiple pressings across territories have diluted scarcity. Condition matters here: the jump from VG (6.13 USD) to NM (11.58 USD) shows that near-mint examples fetch nearly double the price of played copies, rewarding careful storage.
The lowest recorded sale sits at 1.00 USD, indicating that worn or damaged copies trade at remainder prices.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the CBS 25775 catalogue number and the Made in Holland statement on the gatefold. The CBS Haarlem plant is documented in the release notes.
Examine the dead wax on both sides: Side A should read 01-025775-1 AL 38980 (stamped), and Side B should read 01-025775-2 BL 38980 (stamped). The etched strings NL 01-25775-1A-1 B PAL38980-IN and NL 01-25775-3B-1 B PBL38980-IM confirm the pressing plant's secondary identification method.
The gatefold must include the inner sleeve with lyrics and credits; absence suggests a later reissue or incomplete copy. Grade by vinyl surface clarity and groove wear: Mint (12.94 USD) shows no play; NM (11.58 USD) allows minimal signs; VG+ (8.85 USD) permits light surface marks but plays cleanly; VG (6.13 USD) shows audible wear.
The absence of a barcode on this 1983 pressing is correct—verify no UPC is printed on the back cover.
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Listen
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Release notes
Inner sleeve with lyrics and credits.
Gatefold sleeve
℗ 1983 CBS Inc. / © 1983 CBS Inc. Made in Holland. Distribution CBS Records / CBS Disques S.A.
"Includes MAGNETIC" hype sticker is added to the front sleeve
Runouts are stamped, except for PAL/PBL-strings which are etched.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I identify the CBS Haarlem pressing of Electric Universe from other 1983 versions?
Check the dead wax stamped into the vinyl on both sides. Side A reads 01-025775-1 AL 38980, and Side B reads 01-025775-2 BL 38980. The gatefold must state Made in Holland and carry the CBS 25775 catalogue number. The inner sleeve with lyrics and the magnetic hype sticker on the front cover are also present on this pressing. The etched runouts (PAL38980-IN and PBL38980-IM) confirm CBS Haarlem as the plant.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 8.85 USD. This estimate reflects the condition grade as of the guide's last update. A Mint copy reaches 12.94 USD, while a VG copy drops to 6.13 USD, showing that light surface marks and minor play wear reduce value by roughly one-third from near-mint.
Why are 225 copies listed for sale if this is a 1983 album?
Electric Universe received wide European distribution on CBS, and the album was reissued multiple times across different territories and decades. The 225 active listings reflect steady supply rather than rarity. The community data shows 3868 collectors own a copy, indicating the pressing is common enough that copies regularly enter the used market.
Should I expect a barcode on the back cover?
No. This 1983 CBS pressing has no barcode. The absence is correct for the era and plant. If you see a UPC printed on the back cover, the copy is either a later reissue or mislabeled in the listing.
What does the magnetic hype sticker on the front sleeve indicate?
The hype sticker reading INCLUDES MAGNETIC was added to the front sleeve of this pressing as a promotional marker, likely to highlight a track or feature. Its presence confirms you have an original 1983 CBS Haarlem pressing rather than a reissue. The sticker's condition (present, faded, or removed) may affect the overall grade of the sleeve but does not alter the vinyl's value.