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Gene Pitney – Blue Gene
1963 · US · Musicor Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 10, 2026
- MMint
- $21.85
- NMNear Mint
- $19.55
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.95
- VGVery Good
- $10.35
- G+Good Plus
- $5.75
- GGood
- $3.45
- FFair
- $2.30
- PPoor
- $1.15
17 copies listed on Discogs from $3.44.
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
- $14.15ref VA-FFFP5Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve G+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- MS - 3006A - CLB - 1MS - 3006B - CLB - 1
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Bridgeport
Specifications
- Artist
- Gene Pitney
- Genre
- Pop
- Year
- 1963
- Label
- Musicor Records
- Catalog number
- MS 3006
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa2:52
- A2Autumn Leaves2:37
- A3Half The Laughter, Twice The Tears2:19
- A4I'll Be Seeing You2:57
- A5Lonely Night Dreams (Of Far Away Arms)2:43
- A6Answer Me, My Love3:02
- B1Blue Gene2:18
- B2Yesterday's Hero2:37
- B3Maybe You'll Be There2:43
- B4Keep Tellin' Yourself2:21
- B5I Can't Run Away2:26
- B6House Without Windows2:23
- Producer
- Aaron Schroeder
- Producer
- Wally Gold
- Design [Cover]
- Norman Art Studio
About this record
Gene Pitney's Blue Gene, pressed at Columbia Records' Bridgeport plant in 1963, carries the runout matrix MS-3006A-CLB-1 and MS-3006B-CLB-1 — identifiers that anchor this stereo LP to its original Musicor Records pressing. The market spread is steep: a Mint copy commands 21.85 USD while a Poor pressing trades at 1.15 USD, a reflection of how condition dominates value on mid-century pop albums from smaller labels.
What drives its value
Condition is the entire price story on this Musicor release. A Mint copy reaches 21.85 USD, but the grade drops sharply: NM sits at 19.55 USD, VG+ at 14.95 USD, and VG at 10.35 USD — each step down represents real collector hesitation.
The lowest asking price across 17 active listings is 3.44 USD, suggesting many copies circulate in worn condition. Demand is modest: 211 collectors own it against only 18 seeking one, indicating this is not a chase title.
As a Musicor pressing rather than an original major-label release, Blue Gene lacks the scarcity premium of contemporary RCA or Mercury issues. Its value hinges entirely on finding a copy that has survived five decades without heavy play.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Musicor Records label and catalogue number MS 3006. The dead-wax runouts — MS-3006A-CLB-1 on side one and MS-3006B-CLB-1 on side two — verify the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Bridgeport as the manufacturer.
The stereo designation and 12-track count are fixed. There is no barcode, consistent with 1963 practice.
Grade this copy by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and groove wear; play-back crackle and surface noise increase sharply below VG+. Sleeve condition should be assessed separately, as many copies show foxing or ring wear typical of budget-label issues stored without care.
The label itself should show no peeling or water damage.
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Frequently asked
What is the price difference between a Mint and a VG+ copy?
A Mint copy is valued at 21.85 USD according to the price guide, while a VG+ copy is estimated at 14.95 USD. The gap reflects the rarity of copies that have remained unplayed or barely played since 1963; most surviving examples show at least light surface wear.
How do I know I have the right pressing?
Check the dead-wax runout groove on each side: side one should read MS-3006A-CLB-1 and side two MS-3006B-CLB-1. The label must say Musicor Records with catalogue MS 3006. These markings confirm the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Bridgeport manufactured your copy.
Why is there such a big price drop from NM to VG+?
NM copies are valued at 19.55 USD versus VG+ at 14.95 USD. The jump reflects collector preference for near-perfect examples of a non-rare title; once a record shows visible wear, buyers know they are acquiring a played copy, and prices adjust accordingly.
Is this a valuable record?
Not in absolute terms. The lowest asking price across 17 copies for sale is 3.44 USD, and community ownership stands at 211 collectors against only 18 seeking one. This Musicor pressing is common enough that value depends almost entirely on exceptional condition rather than scarcity.
What should I expect to pay if I find one at a record fair?
A VG copy is typically priced around 10.35 USD according to the price guide. If the seller is asking significantly more, the copy is likely graded higher (VG+ at 14.95 USD or better). Copies in poor condition may sell for 3.45 USD or less, reflecting the low floor for mid-century pop pressings on secondary labels.