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Galt MacDermot – Hair (Original Soundtrack Recording)
1979 · US · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 27, 2026
- MMint
- $38.18
- NMNear Mint
- $34.16
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $26.13
- VGVery Good
- $18.09
- G+Good Plus
- $10.05
- GGood
- $6.03
- FFair
- $4.02
- PPoor
- $2.01
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
- €18ref VA-HGTZQMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — selten gespielt
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- CBL2-3274-1-ACBL2-3274A-1 I A2 MCBL 2-3274A-1 I A2 GCBL 2-3274A - 1 A3 ACBL2-3274A-1 I A4KCBL2-3274A-1 I A4 OCBL2-3274A-1 I A2 ACBL2-3274A-1 I A1 PCBL2-3274A-2 I A1 G
- Runout — side B
- CBL2-3274-1-BCBL2-3274B-2 I A3 JCBL 2-3274B-1 I A5 BCBL 2-3274B - 1 A1 RCBL2-3274B-1 I A1 ECBL2-3274B-2 I A1 KCBL2-3274B-1 I A1 CCBL2-3274B-1 I A1 ACBL2-3274B-1 I A7 I
- Runout — side C
- CBL2-3274-2-CCBL2-3274C-1 I A1 GCBL 2-3274C-1 I A1 ECBL 2-3274C - 1 A1 BCBL2-3274C-2 I B1 CCBL2-3274C-2 I AG DCBL2-3274C-2 I A1 TCBL2-3274C-2 I A1 ICBL2-3274C-1 I A3 B
- Runout — side D
- CBL2-3274-2-DCBL2-3274D-2 I A2 CCBL 2-3274D-2 I A4 CCBL 2-3274D - 1 A1 BCBL2-3274D-2 I A4 DCBL2-3274D-1 I A1 TCBL2-3274D-2 I A2 MCBL2-3274D-2 I A4 JCBL2-3274D-2 I A4 C
- Rights society
- ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID
- I(Stamped in runouts)
- Mixed At
- RCA Studios, New York
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Galt MacDermot
- Genre
- Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Country Rock, Pop Rock, Soul, Rock Opera
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- CBL2-3274
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Aquarius4:47
- A2Sodomy1:29
- A3Donna / Hashish4:20
- A4Colored Spade1:33
- A5Manchester1:57
- A6Abie Baby / Fourscore2:43
- A7I'm Black / Ain't Got No2:24
- A8Air1:26
- B1Party Music3:25
- B2My Conviction1:47
- B3I Got Life2:15
- B4Frank Mills2:39
- B5Hair2:42
- B6L.B.J. (Initials)1:07
- B7Electric Blues / Old Fashioned Melody3:53
- B8Hare Krishna3:24
- C1Where Do I Go?2:48
- C2Black Boys1:11
- C3White Boys2:35
- C4Walking In Space6:13
- C5Easy To Be Hard3:39
- C63-5-0-03:49
- D1Good Morning Starshine2:24
- D2What A Piece Of Work Is Man1:39
- D3Somebody To Love4:12
- D4Don't Put It Down2:25
- D5The Flesh Failures / Let The Sunshine In6:04
- Executive-Producer
- Warren Schatz
- Film Producer [Associate Producer]
- Robert Greenhut
- Film Producer [Produced By]
- Lester Persky
- Film Producer [Produced By]
- Michael Butler
- Directed By [Re-recording], Mixed By
- Al Garrison
- Engineer
- Howie Lindeman
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax, the runout strings CBL2-3274-1-A through CBL2-3274-2-D mark this as a 1979 RCA Records pressing from the Indianapolis plant, not a later reissue. The Milos Forman film soundtrack arrived on vinyl with 27 tracks across two sides, and some copies left the factory bearing a NOT FOR SALE DEMONSTRATION stamp on the rear cover—a detail that affects both rarity and resale value.
At 175 copies currently listed for sale, this pressing sits in moderate supply, yet 262 collectors actively want it against 5772 who own one.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this 1979 RCA Victor pressing. A Mint copy commands 38.18 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 34.16 USD—a narrow gap that reflects the scarcity of truly unplayed examples.
The real price cliff appears at VG+, valued at 26.13 USD, then VG at 18.09 USD, where most circulating copies settle. The lowest asking price across 175 active listings is 0.89 USD, indicating a deep tail of heavily played or damaged stock.
The want-to-have ratio of 262 to 5772 suggests steady but not frenzied collector interest; this is a soundtrack with cultural weight but not the rarest pressing variant. The Indianapolis plant pressing carries no inherent premium over other 1979 RCA runs, so grade and the presence or absence of the demonstration stamp become the sole value differentiators.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number CBL2-3274 on the front cover and label. The matrix runouts—CBL2-3274-1-A, CBL2-3274-1-B on side 1 and CBL2-3274-2-C, CBL2-3274-2-D on side 2—are mostly stamped, with only the final letter etched; variant pressings may show more etched characters on sides A and B.
The label reads RCA Records, New York, N.Y., with the copyright year 1979 and the pressing plant attribution to RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis. Note that B7 carries no duration on the label, a known quirk of this edition.
The rear cover may bear a NOT FOR SALE DEMONSTRATION stamp; its presence lowers value and signals a promotional copy. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (38.18 USD) shows no visible wear; NM (34.16 USD) allows only light dust; VG+ (26.13 USD) permits light surface marks audible only on quiet passages.
The absence of a barcode is consistent with 1979 RCA practice.
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Listen
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Release notes
A Lester Persky and Michael Butler Production A Milos Forman Film of Ragni, Rado and MacDermot's "Hair" Based on the Musical Play. A CIP Feature
This album is also available on Stereo 8 - CBS2-3274 and Cassette - CBK2-3274
© 1979, RCA Records, New York, N.Y. • Printed in U.S.A.
Copyright © 1979 United Artists Corporation.
No duration appears for B7 on the label.
Made in U.S.A. ℗ 1979 RCA Records
Some copies released with a NOT FOR SALE DEMONSTRATION stamp on rear cover.
Runouts are mostly stamped, only the last letter in each string is etched. In variant 1, more characters on sides A and B seem to be etched too.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 26.13 USD according to the price guide. This grade allows light surface marks and minor scratches that do not significantly affect playback. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date and may vary with actual sales.
How do I tell if my copy is a demonstration pressing?
Check the rear cover for a NOT FOR SALE DEMONSTRATION stamp. Some copies left the RCA Indianapolis plant with this marking, signaling they were intended for radio or retail preview only. The presence of this stamp typically reduces collector value and distinguishes promotional stock from regular commercial releases.
What does the matrix runout tell me about this pressing?
The four runout strings—CBL2-3274-1-A, CBL2-3274-1-B, CBL2-3274-2-C, CBL2-3274-2-D—confirm the 1979 RCA Victor Indianapolis pressing. Most characters are stamped into the wax; only the final letter is etched. Variant 1 pressings show more etched characters on sides A and B, a detail visible only under magnification in the dead wax.
Why is the lowest price 0.89 USD when VG copies sell for 18.09 USD?
The 0.89 USD figure represents a single heavily discounted or damaged listing among 175 active sales. It reflects a floor outlier, not typical market value. Most copies in circulation grade VG or lower and sell closer to the 18.09 USD estimate, with condition and the demonstration stamp status determining the final price.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
This is the 1979 original pressing, released by RCA Victor in the United States following the Milos Forman film. The release notes confirm it was also issued on Stereo 8 cartridge (CBS2-3274) and cassette (CBK2-3274) the same year. No later reissue catalogue numbers appear in the matrix or label data, confirming this as the initial commercial release.