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Elvis Presley – Elvis - Collector's Items
1979 · New Zealand · Music World · Vinyl LP Compilation
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jun 20, 2026
- MMint
- $28.17
- NMNear Mint
- $25.21
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $19.28
- VGVery Good
- $13.35
- G+Good Plus
- $7.41
- GGood
- $4.45
- FFair
- $2.97
- PPoor
- $1.48
2 copies listed on Discogs from $4.33.
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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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- MX196741 GE901-1MX196742 GE901-2MX196743 GE901-3△ MX196744-B GE901R2-S4
- Rights society
- AMCO Sydney
- Lacquer Cut At
- CBS Records, Artarmon
- Pressed By
- CBS Records, Artarmon
Specifications
- Artist
- Elvis Presley
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Rock & Roll
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- Music World
- Catalog number
- GE 901
- Country
- New Zealand
Tracklist
- A1Biff Collie Interview
- A2There's Good Rockin' Tonight
- A3Baby Let's Play House
- A4Blue Moon Of Kentucky
- A5I've Got A Woman
- A6That's Alright Little Mama
- A7Elvis Interview
- B1Scotty Moore Tells The Story Of The First Year
- C1Elvis Interview - Houston, Texas
- D1The King Is Gone
- D2From Gracelands To The Promised Land
About this record
Pressed at CBS Records' Artarmon plant for the New Zealand market in 1979, this Music World compilation carries four distinct matrix strings across its sides—MX196741 through MX196744-B—a signature of regional pressing runs that rarely circulate outside their territory. The spread from Mint to Good is steep: 28.17 down to 4.45, a reflection of how scarce clean copies have become four decades on.
What drives its value
This New Zealand pressing commands a price ladder shaped by scarcity and condition. A Mint copy sits at 28.17 USD, while a VG+ example drops to 19.28 USD—a meaningful gap that underscores how wear affects desirability on a 45-year-old regional release.
Only 2 copies currently list for sale, with the lowest asking 4.33 USD, suggesting most stock has either degraded or been removed from circulation. Community data shows 49 collectors own one against 11 seeking it, indicating modest but stable demand.
As a reissue on a secondary label rather than an original RCA pressing, this holds value primarily through territorial rarity and the Artarmon plant attribution, which marks it as distinct from other 1979 Elvis compilations.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number GE 901 on the spine and label, paired with the Music World imprint. The dead wax will show one of four matrix codes: MX196741, MX196742, MX196743, or MX196744-B, each followed by GE901 or GE901-1/2/3, depending on which side.
The triangle symbol preceding MX196744-B on side D is a CBS pressing plant marker. The Artarmon plant name may appear in the runout but is not always legible; matrix inspection is the primary verification method.
The lack of a barcode confirms the 1979 date, as UPC adoption in New Zealand was gradual. Grade by surface noise under the stylus, label gloss, and sleeve condition separately; this compilation's value hinges entirely on cleanliness, as reissues lack the collectible cachet of originals.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in Very Good Plus condition?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 19.28 USD. This represents the midpoint between Mint (28.17 USD) and VG (13.35 USD), and reflects a copy that shows light play but retains strong gloss and minimal surface noise.
Why are only 2 copies listed for sale when 49 people own one?
Most owners are collectors holding their copies rather than sellers. The low turnover on regional reissues means copies rarely enter the secondary market; when they do, they often move quickly or are delisted. The current 4.33 USD lowest ask suggests a distressed or heavily played copy.
How do I confirm I have the Artarmon pressing and not another 1979 variant?
Check the dead wax for one of the four matrix strings: MX196741, MX196742, MX196743, or MX196744-B. The triangle symbol on side D is a CBS Artarmon plant marker. Cross-reference with the GE 901 catalogue number on the label to rule out other Music World or RCA editions from the same year.
Is the price difference between Mint and Good condition worth the hunt?
Yes. A Mint copy at 28.17 USD is nearly 6 times the price of a Good copy at 4.45 USD. On a regional reissue with limited supply, condition preservation directly translates to resale value; a clean copy will attract the 11 active want-list collectors, while a worn one may languish.
Does this compilation have a barcode, and what does that tell me?
No barcode is present, which is consistent with 1979 New Zealand pressings before UPC standardization. Its absence confirms the pressing date and rules out later reissues, which typically carry barcodes on the back cover or label.