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Earth, Wind & Fire – Last Days And Time
1983 · Europe · CBS · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $28.74
- NMNear Mint
- $25.71
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $19.66
- VGVery Good
- $13.61
- G+Good Plus
- $7.56
- GGood
- $4.54
- FFair
- $3.03
- PPoor
- $1.51
10 copies listed on Discogs from $4.
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
- $25ref VA-37E6RMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇮🇹 Ships from Italy
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- NL 02-31761-2A-1CBS 32268-1 EMB 31761-1
- Runout — side B
- NL 02-31761-1B-1CBS 32268-2 EMB 31761-2
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- LC 0149
- Price Code
- CB 211(Boxed)
- Price Code
- 53(Circled)
- Pressed By
- CBS, Haarlem
Specifications
- Artist
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Genre
- Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Soul, Funk
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- CBS 32268
- Country
- Europe
Tracklist
- A1Time Is On Your Side3:40
- A2They Don't See3:53
- A3Make It With You3:27
- A4Power7:16
- B1Remember The Children4:01
- B2Where Have All The Flowers Gone5:42
- B3I'd Rather Have You4:39
- B4Mom5:50
- Producer
- Joe Wissert
- Mastered By
- Bob MacLeod
- Mastered By
- John Golden
- Remix
- Al Schmitt
- Engineer
- Al Schmitt
- Arranged By
- Earth, Wind & Fire
About this record
This 1983 European reissue carries dual catalogue numbers—CBS 32268 and EMB 31761—marking it as a CBS, Haarlem pressing that replaced the 1979 Embassy edition. The runout matrix NL 02-31761-2A-1 and NL 02-31761-1B-1 confirm the Dutch plant origin, distinguishing it from earlier UK and US pressings of this 1972 soul-funk cornerstone.
What drives its value
Demand nearly matches supply on this reissue: 170 collectors want it against 177 who own one, keeping it in steady circulation. The price guide spans from 28.74 USD in Mint down to 1.51 USD in Poor condition, with a VG+ copy valued at 19.66 USD and VG at 13.61 USD.
Ten copies currently list for sale, with the lowest at 4 USD, suggesting worn stock exists. As a 1979–1983 reissue rather than the original 1972 pressing, this European version trades well below first editions but commands respect among collectors seeking the soul-funk sound without original-pressing premiums.
The CBS Haarlem pressing plant mark adds specificity for graders.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the CBS 32268 catalogue number on the spine and label; the EMB 31761 reference confirms the Embassy lineage. Check the dead wax for either NL 02-31761-2A-1 (side A) or NL 02-31761-1B-1 (side B)—both indicate the CBS, Haarlem plant.
The label should state Kalimba Productions and Made in Holland; the back sleeve prints 1972 CBS Inc. and 1979 CBS Records copyright notices. No barcode appears on this pressing.
Eight tracks across two sides; stereo throughout. Surface condition, groove wear, and label creasing are the primary grading factors; compare your copy's sheen and noise floor against the price-guide conditions to place it accurately between VG+ (19.66 USD) and VG (13.61 USD).
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
On Labels: Kalimba Productions™. Made in Holland.
On Back Sleeve: ℗1972 CBS Inc./Printed in Holland. ©1979 CBS Records.
Previously reissued 1979 on the Embassy label with catalog number EMB 31761.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1983 CBS Haarlem pressing from the earlier 1979 Embassy reissue?
The catalogue number is the quickest check: CBS 32268 on this pressing versus EMB 31761 on the 1979 Embassy edition. Both may appear together in the dead wax, but the primary spine label will read CBS 32268. The runout matrix NL 02-31761-2A-1 or NL 02-31761-1B-1 confirms CBS, Haarlem manufacture.
What is a VG+ copy worth right now?
The price guide values a VG+ copy at 19.66 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide's last update; actual market prices vary by seller and current inventory. Ten copies list for sale currently, with the lowest asking 4 USD, so negotiation room exists for lower grades.
Is this the original 1972 pressing or a reissue?
This is a reissue. The 1972 copyright on the back sleeve refers to the original recording date and CBS Inc. ownership; the 1979 and 1983 reissue dates appear in the print notices. The 1979 Embassy edition preceded this 1983 CBS Haarlem version.
What does the community rating tell me about this record's quality?
The community rating is 4.16 out of 5 across 25 ratings, indicating strong approval for the music and pressing quality among owners. The near-parity between want (170) and have (177) suggests it is neither rare nor forgotten—a steady, respected reissue in the soul-funk canon.
What is the gap between a Mint and a VG copy on this pressing?
A Mint copy is valued at 28.74 USD and a VG copy at 13.61 USD. Condition matters significantly here; even lightly played copies (VG+, 19.66 USD) retain strong value, while played-through stock drops sharply. The lowest current asking price of 4 USD reflects heavily worn or damaged stock.