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Gary Glitter – Glitter
1972 · US · Bell Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 2, 2026
- MMint
- $40.81
- NMNear Mint
- $36.52
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $27.92
- VGVery Good
- $19.33
- G+Good Plus
- $10.74
- GGood
- $6.44
- FFair
- $4.30
- PPoor
- $2.15
62 copies listed on Discogs from $0.57.
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
- €30ref VA-PA3XVMedia NM · Near MintSleeve G🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 1108 SABell 1108 SA - 1 - B/H STERLING 2 LHBell 1108 SA-1 1 1D STERLING LH R
- Runout — side B
- 1108 SBBell 1108 SB - 1 - C/B STERLING 2 LHBell 1108 SB - 1 - B2 STERLING LH R
Specifications
- Artist
- Gary Glitter
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Glam
- Year
- 1972
- Label
- Bell Records
- Catalog number
- BELL 1108
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Rock And Roll Part 13:01
- A2Baby Please Don't Go2:53
- A3The Wanderer2:46
- A4I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock And Roll)3:21
- A5Ain't That A Shame2:39
- A6School Day (Ring! Ring! Goes The Bell)3:08
- B1Rock On3:35
- B2Donna4:15
- B3The Famous Instigator3:24
- B4The Clapping Song3:22
- B5Shakey Sue2:21
- B6Rock And Roll Part 23:00
- Producer
- Mike Leander
- Engineer
- John Hudson
About this record
The US pressing of Glitter carries Sterling mastering stamps in the dead wax—a mark of Bell Records' higher-tier manufacturing run in 1972. With 62 copies currently listed for sale and a Mint estimate of 40.35 USD against a floor price of 0.57 USD, condition determines almost the entire market value here.
What drives its value
This 1972 Bell Records pressing trades on condition severity. A Mint copy sits at 40.35 USD; the drop to NM is 36.10 USD, then VG+ falls to 27.61 USD, and VG settles at 19.11 USD—each grade step marking a sharp loss.
The 62 active listings suggest steady availability, yet 192 collectors want it against 1950 who own one, indicating modest but consistent demand. The Sterling mastering notation visible in the runout (Bell 1108 SA-1-B/H STERLING 2 LH and Bell 1108 SB-1-C/B STERLING 2 LH) confirms domestic US production rather than an import or budget reissue.
Original 1972 US pressings on Bell command a premium over later reissues; this catalogue number (BELL 1108) is the first and primary issue.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number BELL 1108 on the label and the Sterling mastering credit stamped into the dead wax on both sides (Side A: 1108 SA-1-B/H STERLING 2 LH; Side B: 1108 SB-1-C/B STERLING 2 LH). The absence of a barcode is correct for 1972 US stock.
The label should read Bell Records with the stereo designation. Grade by examining groove wear under light: Mint means no surface marks and unplayed vinyl; NM allows only faint signs of handling; VG+ shows light play marks but no audible distortion; VG exhibits moderate wear and some surface noise during quiet passages.
The 12-track stereo album format is standard. Do not confuse this with later Bell reissues or international pressings, which lack the Sterling stamp.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for this pressing in different conditions?
Mint copies are estimated at 40.35 USD, NM at 36.10 USD, VG+ at 27.61 USD, and VG at 19.11 USD. These are price-guide estimates as of the guide's publication date and reflect typical dealer asking prices; actual sales vary. The floor price observed is 0.57 USD, typically a damaged or heavily played copy.
How do I know this is a US pressing and not an import?
The catalogue number BELL 1108 and Bell Records label confirm US release. The dead-wax mastering stamps reading 'STERLING' indicate domestic US pressing, not a UK or European manufacture. Sterling was a major US mastering and pressing facility in 1972.
Why is there such a big price drop between Mint and VG+?
The jump from 40.35 USD (Mint) to 27.61 USD (VG+) reflects collector preference for unplayed stock. Even light play marks visible under close inspection reduce value significantly in the glam rock market, where original sealed or near-mint copies command premiums. VG copies fall further to 19.11 USD, signaling that audible wear becomes acceptable only at a steep discount.
Are there 62 copies of this exact pressing available right now?
62 copies are currently listed for sale across tracked marketplaces as of the price guide snapshot. This reflects active inventory at that moment; availability changes daily. The want/have ratio (192 want vs. 1950 have) shows it is not rare, but steady demand keeps copies in circulation.
What do the matrix numbers in the dead wax tell me?
The runout strings '1108 SA-1-B/H STERLING 2 LH' (Side A) and '1108 SB-1-C/B STERLING 2 LH' (Side B) confirm this is a first pressing from the original 1972 US run. The STERLING credit proves domestic mastering and pressing. Later reissues use different matrix codes and omit the Sterling stamp, making this runout the definitive mark of the original.