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George Benson – Breezin'
1976 · US · Warner Bros. Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 25, 2026
- MMint
- $65.55
- NMNear Mint
- $58.65
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $44.85
- VGVery Good
- $31.05
- G+Good Plus
- $17.25
- GGood
- $10.35
- FFair
- $6.90
- PPoor
- $3.45
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
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- Runout — side A
- S41,262SIDE 1 BS 2919-41262-C #3 TML-SBS 2919 41262-1A TML-M
- Runout — side B
- S41,263SIDE 2 BS 2919-41263-A #2 TML-MBS 2919 41263-1C TML-S
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Mastering Lab
- Mastered At
- The Mastering Lab
- Recorded At
- Capitol Studios
Specifications
- Artist
- George Benson
- Genre
- Jazz, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Contemporary Jazz
- Year
- 1976
- Label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Catalog number
- BS 2919
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Breezin'5:40
- A2This Masquerade8:03
- A3Six To Four5:06
- B1Affirmation7:01
- B2So This Is Love?7:03
- B3Lady5:49
- Coordinator [Production Assistant]
- Noel Newbolt
- Producer
- Tommy Lipuma
- Mastered By
- Doug Sax
- Recorded By, Mixed By
- Al Schmitt
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Don Henderson
- Arranged By, Conductor
- Claus Ogerman
About this record
The US pressing of Breezin' carries a dead-wax matrix that splits across two sides—S41,262 on Side 1 and S41,263 on Side 2—marking it as a first issue without the "Contains: This Masquerade" notice or RIAA logo on the cover. Recorded and mastered in Hollywood over three days in January 1976, this 6-track stereo LP sits at the center of a steep price gradient: a Mint copy commands 51.41 USD, while the same record in VG condition drops to 24.35 USD, a spread that reflects how heavily condition weighs on this title's market value.
What drives its value
Breezin' is held by 13,528 collectors but wanted by 1,217 more, a ratio that keeps supply ahead of demand and prices moderate relative to the album's cultural footprint. The price_guide shows the full arc: from 51.41 USD (Mint) down through 46.00 USD (NM), 35.18 USD (VG+), and 24.35 USD (VG), then collapsing to 8.12 USD (G) and lower.
With 111 copies currently for sale and a floor price of 0.57 USD, the market is liquid but stratified by condition. The US pressing (catalogue BS 2919) shares its catalogue number with a simultaneous Canadian release, yet the US edition's first-issue status—lacking the "Contains" notice and RIAA certification mark—gives it slight precedence among collectors tracking original variants.
Most copies trade in the VG to VG+ range, where 35.18 USD represents realistic mid-market value.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number BS 2919 on the spine and label. The dead-wax runout reads S41,262 on Side 1 and S41,263 on Side 2, with full matrix strings "SIDE 1 BS 2919-41262-C #3 TML-S" and "SIDE 2 BS 2919-41263-A #2 TML-M" stamped in the run-out groove.
The cover should be a company catalog sleeve without the "Contains: This Masquerade" banner or RIAA logo that appeared on later pressings. Grading hinges on vinyl surface condition and cover wear: Mint copies show no play marks and pristine covers; NM copies display minimal surface noise and near-perfect sleeves; VG+ copies show light surface marks and slight cover creasing; VG copies exhibit audible surface noise and moderate wear.
The lack of a barcode on this 1976 pressing is correct. Play both sides to confirm the matrix codes and listen for the mastering signatures from The Mastering Lab, Hollywood.
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Listen
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Release notes
First issue without "Contains: This Masquerade" or RIAA logo on cover.
Recorded & Mixed at Capitol Records, Hollywood, on January 6, 7 & 8, 1976 Mastered at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood
Track A1 published by Unart Music Corp./Tracebob Music Co. (BMI) Track A2 published by Skyhill Pub. Co., Inc. (BMI) Track A3 published by Utom Music Pub. Co. (BMI) Track B1 published by J & H Pub. Co. (ASCAP) Track B2 & B3 published by Communicated Music Co. (BMI)
Phil Upchurch appears courtesy of CTI Records Ronnie Foster appears courtesy of Blue Note Records Jorge Dalto appears courtesy of Spring Records, Inc. Harvey Mason appears courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.
LP housed in company catalog sleeve.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this US pressing from the Canadian version?
Both carry catalogue number BS 2919, but the US pressing is the first issue and lacks the "Contains: This Masquerade" notice and RIAA logo on the cover. Check the dead-wax matrix: this US edition reads S41,262 and S41,263. The Canadian pressing may carry different matrix codes or pressing plant stamps in the run-out. The US version is housed in a company catalog sleeve.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 35.18 USD. This represents a record with light surface marks and minimal cover wear—playable with only faint background noise and a sleeve showing minor creasing or edge wear. This estimate reflects the guide's snapshot; actual market prices vary with dealer markup and local demand.
Why is there such a big jump from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 51.41 USD, while a VG copy drops to 24.35 USD—a steep fall that reflects how sensitive buyers are to surface noise and wear on smooth-jazz titles. Collectors of Breezin' prize clean pressings because the album's intimate production and laid-back grooves make any pops or scratches immediately noticeable. Even light play degrades perceived value significantly.
Is this a reissue or an original pressing?
This is an original 1976 pressing. The release notes specify it is the first issue, distinguished by the absence of "Contains: This Masquerade" and the RIAA certification mark on the cover. It was recorded and mixed at Capitol Records in January 1976 and mastered at The Mastering Lab, both in Hollywood.
With 111 copies for sale, is this record hard to find?
No. With 111 copies currently listed and 13,528 collectors who own one, Breezin' is readily available. The lowest asking price is 0.57 USD, though that copy is likely in Poor or Fair condition. Most dealer stock sits in the VG to VG+ range at 24.35 to 35.18 USD, making this one of the easier classic jazz-funk titles to acquire at reasonable cost.