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Earth, Wind & Fire – Open Our Eyes
Netherlands · CBS · Vinyl LP Album Reissue
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $18.41
- NMNear Mint
- $16.47
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $12.60
- VGVery Good
- $8.72
- G+Good Plus
- $4.85
- GGood
- $2.91
- FFair
- $1.94
- PPoor
- $0.97
14 copies listed on Discogs from $6.99.
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
- $15ref VA-V9VN8Media 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
- S65244-A PAL32712-1D A2S65844-A PAL32712-1D A2
- Runout — side B
- PBL32712-1C A2 S65244-BPBL32712-1C A2 S65844-B
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- LC 0149
- Price Code
- 53(Circled)
- Price Code
- CB 211(Boxed)
- Pressed By
- CBS, Haarlem
Specifications
- Artist
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Funk, Soul
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- CBS 32033
- Country
- Netherlands
Tracklist
- A1Mighty Mighty3:01
- A2Devotion4:49
- A3Fair But So Uncool3:37
- A4Feelin' Blue4:28
- A5Kalimba Story4:01
- B1Drum Song5:08
- B2Tee Nine Chee Bit3:45
- B3Spasmodic Movements1:41
- B4Caribou3:23
- B5Open Our Eyes4:54
About this record
This Netherlands pressing carries the CBS Nice Price label designation, marking it as a budget reissue rather than the original 1974 Columbia issue. The dead-wax matrix stamps—S65244-A PAL32712-1D A2 and PBL32712-1C A2 S65844-B among the variants—confirm pressing at CBS, Haarlem, a facility that produced multiple European variants of the same master.
Demand sits at 168 want against 379 have in the collector base, a ratio that reflects steady but not frenzied interest in this particular regional edition.
What drives its value
The price spread on this CBS Haarlem pressing spans from 18.41 USD in Mint condition down to 0.97 USD in Poor—a steep cliff that reflects how condition dominates value on budget reissues. The current market floor sits at 6.99 USD with 14 copies listed for sale, suggesting modest availability but not scarcity.
A VG+ copy trades around 12.60 USD, while VG drops to 8.72 USD; the jump from VG+ to NM (16.47 USD) shows that near-mint examples command a premium despite this reissue status. This Netherlands CBS pressing sits lower in the hierarchy than the original 1974 US Columbia KC 32712, but higher than casual discards—its Nice Price branding and Haarlem plant origin position it as a legitimate secondary market item rather than a throwaway copy.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number CBS 32033 on the spine and label. The dead-wax runout should read either S65244-A PAL32712-1D A2 (side A) with PBL32712-1C A2 S65844-B (side B), or the alternate pairing S65844-A PAL32712-1D A2 and PBL32712-1C A2 S65844-B—both confirm CBS, Haarlem manufacture.
The label will carry the CBS Nice Price program statement, which distinguishes it from the original Columbia pressing (KC 32712) and the European CBS S 65844 variant. Grade by surface cleanliness and play wear: Mint means unplayed condition with no marks; NM allows light handling marks only; VG+ shows light surface noise and minor scuffs but plays cleanly; VG exhibits noticeable groove wear and background noise.
The absence of a barcode confirms this as an earlier reissue, not a modern repress.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
An Earth, Wind & Fire Production (P) 1974 CBS Inc.
Published By – Saggifire Music – A1 to A5 Published By – Eibur Music – A3, B2 to B4 Published By – Volunteer Music Co. – B5
"The record you have just purchased is part of the new CBS Nice Price program, which is the finest selection of major artists at a new low price. All titles in the series are original top quality recordings and every title is available on record and cassette"
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
Is this the original 1974 pressing?
No. The original Earth, Wind & Fire Open Our Eyes was released in 1974 on Columbia (US, catalogue KC 32712). This Netherlands CBS pressing is a reissue, identifiable by the CBS Nice Price program text on the label and the Haarlem pressing plant code in the dead wax. The catalogue number CBS 32033 also confirms it as a later European budget edition, not the first pressing.
What should I expect to pay for a VG+ copy?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 12.60 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide date and reflects typical market activity; actual sales may vary. The current lowest asking price across 14 listed copies is 6.99 USD, suggesting that negotiated deals or lower-graded stock can be found below the guide estimate.
How much more is a Mint copy worth than a VG one?
A Mint copy is priced at 18.41 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 8.72 USD according to the price guide. The gap illustrates how condition-sensitive budget reissues are; even small differences in surface wear and play history shift the value significantly on this pressing.
Why does this pressing matter if it is a reissue?
The CBS Haarlem pressing is sought by collectors who want a specific regional variant or who cannot access the original Columbia pressing. With 168 collectors wanting it against 379 who own one, there is genuine demand. The Nice Price program also appeals to buyers interested in the history of budget reissue campaigns. It is a legitimate secondary pressing with its own collecting interest, not a counterfeit or bootleg.
How do I verify the pressing plant from the dead wax?
Look at the runout etched into the vinyl near the label. This CBS Haarlem pressing shows either S65244-A PAL32712-1D A2 or S65844-A PAL32712-1D A2 on side A, paired with PBL32712-1C A2 S65844-B on side B. The PAL and PBL prefixes, combined with the S6 series matrix numbers, are signatures of CBS, Haarlem. Cross-reference the catalogue number CBS 32033 on the label to confirm this is the Netherlands edition, not the European CBS S 65844 variant.