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Garland Jeffreys – Matador
1979 · Europe · A&M Records · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 29, 2026
- MMint
- $14.28
- NMNear Mint
- $12.78
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $9.77
- VGVery Good
- $6.76
- G+Good Plus
- $3.76
- GGood
- $2.25
- FFair
- $1.50
- PPoor
- $0.75
291 copies listed on Discogs from $0.09.
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.
- Runout — side A
- AMS 7628-119-7628-1A-119-7628-1A-1 C19-7628-1A-1 D19-7628-1A-1 B
- Runout — side B
- AMS 7628-219-7628-1B-119-7628-1B-1 B19-7628-1B-1 D19-7628-1B-1 A
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- LC 0485(Back sleeve)
- Label Code
- LC -0485(Labels)
- Price Code
- CB 111(Boxed on back sleeve)
- Record Company
- Ghostwriter Production
- Pressed By
- CBS, Haarlem
Specifications
- Artist
- Garland Jeffreys
- Style
- Pop Rock, Reggae-Pop
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- A&M Records
- Catalog number
- AMS 7628
- Country
- Europe
Tracklist
- AMatador4:38
- BAmerican Boy & Girl3:52
- Producer
- Garland Jeffreys
- Producer
- Roy Cicala
- Written-By
- Garland Jeffreys
About this record
Stamped into the dead wax, the runout AMS 7628-1 and AMS 7628-2 identify this as a CBS, Haarlem pressing made in Holland for the European market on A&M Records in 1979. Demand is concentrated on a small base: 28 collectors want this 7-inch single against 2616 who already have a copy.
The Garland Jeffreys single carries no barcode, so identification rests on the matrix and centre label details rather than a scanned code.
What drives its value
The price_guide sets the spread from 14.28 USD for an M copy through 9.77 USD for VG+ down to 6.76 USD for VG, so condition accounts for most of the difference in value. The lowest asking price on the market is 0.09 USD, and 291 copies are currently for sale, which means the range of offers is wide and sellers pricing above the guide are competing against many cheap listings.
The release is one of two European pressings identified in the notes: the BIEM/STEMRA-Haarlem variant of 2948209 and the GEMA edition 828178. Those variant numbers, together with the CBS Haarlem plant, separate this copy from other Matador releases and sit behind its position in the value ladder.
Community data shows 2616 owners and 28 wanters with a rating of 3.71 from 140 ratings, which supports steady but modest interest.
How to appraise this pressing
Begin with the centre labels, which should read Taken From The A&M Lp: 886982 AMLH 64778 and carry the line Made In Holland. Check the back sleeve for the notice Printed in Holland and the distribution line Distributed By CBS Records.
In the dead wax, the runouts should match AMS 7628-1 and AMS 7628-2 with the stamped matrices 19-7628-1A-1 and 19-7628-1B-1 on the two sides. Confirm the BIEM/STEMRA-Haarlem marking that ties the copy to catalogue variant 2948209 and the GEMA edition 828178.
Note that the printed duration of 4:38 on side A conflicts with the measured 4:41, which is a documented discrepancy rather than a sign of a different pressing. Grade the disc against the guide tiers from M at 14.28 USD down to P at 0.75 USD, judging the playing surface and sleeve separately.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Back sleeve: ℗ 1979 A&M Records Inc./© 1979 CBS Inc./[...]Distributed By CBS Records./Printed in Holland
Centre labels: Taken From The A&M Lp: "886982" AMLH 64778 Garland Jeffreys Music, Inc. A Ghostwriter Production ℗ 1979 A&M Records, Inc. Distributed By CBS Records. Made In Holland
BIEM/STEMRA-Haarlem pressing variant of 2948209. GEMA-edition: 828178.
Runouts are stamped
Printed track duration side A (4:38) on the release does not match the actual duration (4:41).
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of Matador worth?
The price_guide lists 9.77 USD for a VG+ copy of this CBS, Haarlem pressing, which is an estimate as of the guide date and not a guaranteed sale price.
How do I tell this pressing apart from other copies?
Check for the centre label line Taken From The A&M Lp: 886982 AMLH 64778, the Made In Holland marking, and the runouts AMS 7628-1 and AMS 7628-2 with matrices 19-7628-1A-1 and 19-7628-1B-1.
Why does the side A running time not match the sleeve?
The release notes record that the printed duration of 4:38 does not match the actual 4:41, so the discrepancy is a documented feature of this pressing.
What is a M copy worth according to the guide?
The price_guide gives 14.28 USD for an M copy, an estimate as of the guide date, while the lowest current listing is 0.09 USD.
Is there a barcode to verify this record?
No, the record has no barcode, so verification depends on the catalogue number AMS 7628, the matrix runouts, and the centre and back sleeve printing.