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Gene Ammons – The Boss Is Back!
US · Prestige · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 12, 2026
- MMint
- $25.71
- NMNear Mint
- $23
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $17.59
- VGVery Good
- $12.18
- G+Good Plus
- $6.76
- GGood
- $4.06
- FFair
- $2.71
- PPoor
- $1.35
4 copies listed on Discogs from $4.30.
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
- $23ref VA-F3P2GMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Recorded At
- Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Specifications
- Artist
- Gene Ammons
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Soul-Jazz
- Label
- Prestige
- Catalog number
- PRST 7739
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1The Jungle Boss5:35
- A2I Wonder7:55
- A3Feeling Good5:40
- B1Tastin' The Jug7:20
- B2Here's That Rainy Day6:00
- B3Madame Queen6:45
- Supervised By, Producer
- Bob Porter
About this record
The 'Van Gelder' stamp in the runout marks this US Prestige Purple Label pressing of The Boss Is Back! as a Van Gelder Studio production from November 1969. The precise recording dates—November 10 for most tracks and November 11 for one track—add to its historical significance.
This pressing features liner notes crediting Houston Person and Prince James, though only in the sleeve.
What drives its value
Price variation from Mint ($25.71) down to VG ($12.18) highlights the importance of condition for this Prestige US LP PRST 7739. With 4 copies currently for sale starting at $4.30 and a strong community demand showing 61 collectors owning it versus 41 wanting it, this pressing holds solid collector interest.
Its place as a notable US original pressing on the Purple Label, recorded at Van Gelder Studio, sets it apart from reissues and international editions, supporting its price resilience.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this exact pressing by locating the catalogue number PRST 7739 on the Prestige Purple Label. The dead wax runout should bear the 'Van Gelder' stamp on both sides, indicating the Englewood Cliffs pressing.
The recording dates, November 10 and 11, 1969, are key to verifying authenticity via liner notes or discography references. Grading should focus on the condition from Mint at $25.71 down to VG at $12.18, reflecting the market's sensitivity to surface wear and audio quality.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ on November 10, 1969 (tracks A1, A2, B1 to B3). Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ on November 11, 1969 (track A3).
Houston Person and Prince James are credited only in the liner notes.
Additional info taken from online discography at jazzdisco (.org).
Prestige Purple Label 'Van Gelder' stamped in run-out both sides
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the value of a Near Mint copy of this album?
A Near Mint (NM) copy of The Boss Is Back! on Prestige PRST 7739 is valued at $23.00 according to the price guide.
How can I verify this is the original US pressing?
Check for the Prestige Purple Label, catalogue number PRST 7739, and the 'Van Gelder' stamp in the runout on both sides, confirming the Van Gelder Studio pressing from 1969.
How many copies are currently available for sale?
There are 4 copies of this pressing listed for sale, with the lowest price starting at $4.30.
What distinguishes this pressing from others?
This pressing is notable for its recording dates on November 10 and 11, 1969, at Van Gelder Studio, and the liner notes crediting Houston Person and Prince James, unique details not always present in other editions.
What is the price range from Mint to Good condition?
Prices range from Mint at $25.71 down to Good (G) at $4.06, showing a significant spread based on condition.