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Earth, Wind & Fire – I Am
1979 · US · ARC (3) · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $56.80
- NMNear Mint
- $50.82
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $38.86
- VGVery Good
- $26.90
- G+Good Plus
- $14.95
- GGood
- $8.97
- FFair
- $5.98
- PPoor
- $2.99
43 copies listed on Discogs from $0.80.
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
- $40ref VA-2G42XMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- AL 35730BL 35730T1 PAL-35730- IM F8T1 PBL-35730-IJ 0TML-S
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Specifications
- Artist
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul, Funk, Disco
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- ARC (3), Columbia
- Catalog number
- FC 35730
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1In The Stone4:48
- A2Can't Let Go3:29
- A3After The Love Is Gone4:31
- A4Let Your Feelings Show5:22
- B1Boogie Wonderland4:49
- B2Star4:26
- B3Wait3:39
- B4Rock That3:07
- B5You And I2:58
- Vocals, Drums, Kalimba, Producer
- Maurice White
- Concertmaster
- Janice Gower
- Mastered By
- Mike Reese
- Engineer, Mixed By
- George Massenburg
- Engineer
- Tom Perry
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Craig Widby
About this record
Earth, Wind & Fire's I Am arrived in 1979 pressed at Columbia Records' Terre Haute plant under catalogue FC 35730, with the dead-wax matrix AL 35730 and BL 35730 marking the A and B sides. Demand significantly outpaces supply: 1619 collectors want this title against 10742 who own one, yet only 43 copies are currently for sale across the market.
What drives its value
The price gradient on this 1979 US pressing reflects condition sensitivity across the funk-soul demographic. A Mint copy commands 56.80 USD, while NM drops to 50.82 USD—a narrow margin typical of well-pressed Columbia stock.
The VG+ tier sits at 38.86 USD, and VG copies trade at 26.90 USD, marking the threshold where surface wear begins to erode collector appeal. The want-to-have ratio of 1619 to 10742 indicates steady, if not explosive, demand; the 43 copies currently listed suggest this is not a scarcity panic, but rather a standard-circulation title that holds value when clean.
The Terre Haute pressing plant origin and stereo format anchor its position as the primary US issue; reissues and alternate pressings command different price floors entirely.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number FC 35730 on the front cover and label. The runout etchings are definitive: Side A reads AL 35730, Side B reads BL 35730.
The Terre Haute plant identification appears in the matrix as T1 PAL-35730-IM F8 (A side) and T1 PBL-35730-IJ 0 (B side)—these strings are specific to this facility and distinguish it from other Columbia pressings. The label will show ARC (3) or Columbia imprint.
No barcode was applied to this 1979 release. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for radial scratches and groove wear; a Mint copy shows no signs of play, while VG+ allows light marks that do not affect playback.
The 9-track stereo album should play without skips or distortion across all grooves.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
FC 35730, which appears on both the cover and the label. This number is shared across the ARC (3) and Columbia imprints for the 1979 US release.
How do I identify the Terre Haute pressing plant?
Check the dead-wax etchings on the vinyl. Side A reads T1 PAL-35730-IM F8 and Side B reads T1 PBL-35730-IJ 0. The T1 prefix and the PAL/PBL designation confirm Terre Haute origin.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 38.86 USD. This represents vinyl with light surface marks that do not affect playback quality.
How many copies are on the market right now?
43 copies are currently listed for sale across platforms. The lowest asking price is 0.8 USD, though this likely represents a heavily damaged or incomplete copy; the VG+ estimate of 38.86 USD is a more realistic market floor for a playable example.
Is this a rare record?
No. The community database shows 10742 collectors own this title, and 1619 want it—a healthy circulation pattern. The 43 active listings indicate steady availability, making it a standard-issue 1979 funk-soul album rather than a hunt-and-find rarity.