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George Benson – In Flight
1977 · US · Warner Bros. Records · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $22.10
- NMNear Mint
- $19.77
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $15.12
- VGVery Good
- $10.47
- G+Good Plus
- $5.81
- GGood
- $3.49
- FFair
- $2.33
- PPoor
- $1.16
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
- $15ref VA-GCVSFMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- BSK1-2983-RE-1 LW3 TML-MBSK2-2983-LW4 TML-M
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Price Code
- 0798(On spine, retail price)
- Recorded At
- Capitol Studios
- Mixed At
- Capitol Studios
- Mastered At
- The Mastering Lab
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles
- Record Company
- Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Record Company
- Warner Bros. Inc.
- Record Company
- Warner Communications
Specifications
- Artist
- George Benson
- Genre
- Jazz, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Smooth Jazz, Jazz-Funk, Disco
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Catalog number
- BSK 2983
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Nature Boy5:58
- A2The Wind And I5:04
- A3The World Is A Ghetto9:41
- B1Gonna Love You More4:37
- B2Valdez In The Country4:29
- B3Everything Must Change8:07
- Producer
- Tommy LiPuma
- Producer [Assistant]
- Noel Newbolt
- Mastered By
- Doug Sax
- Mixed By, Recorded By
- Al Schmitt
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Don Henderson
- Arranged By [Orchestra], Conductor [Orchestra]
- Claus Ogerman
About this record
The runout etchings LW3 and LW4 stamped into the dead wax identify this 1977 Warner Bros. pressing as a Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Los Angeles edition—a distinction that matters because the gatefold's photo of musicians includes printed names of the artists, a detail absent from other pressings of the same catalogue number BSK 2983. Recorded and mastered in Hollywood between August 1976 and release in 1977, this six-track smooth jazz-funk album carries the original pressing plant signature that collectors use to verify authenticity.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire price ladder on this pressing. A Mint copy commands 22.1 USD, while Near Mint drops to 19.77 USD and VG+ settles at 15.12 USD; the gap widens further at VG (10.47 USD) and Good+ (5.81 USD).
The lowest asking price across 161 copies currently for sale is 0.88 USD, reflecting heavily played or damaged stock. Community ownership is broad—5481 collectors have it—but demand remains modest at 331 want-list entries, suggesting this is a known title without scarcity premium.
The original 1977 Capitol pressing holds steady value because the gatefold's artist-name photo distinguishes it from later reissues, making condition and pressing-plant verification the primary value drivers for buyers seeking the first edition.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number BSK 2983 on the spine and label. The runout etchings are the definitive marker: look for LW3 on the first side and LW4 on the second, both stamped into the vinyl's dead wax near the label.
The gatefold must display the photo of musicians with their names printed directly on the image; reissues omit this detail. The label should read Warner Bros. Records and include the copyright line © 1977 Warner Bros. Records Inc. and Made in U.S.A.
The record was pressed at Capitol Records' Los Angeles facility, a fact you can verify only through the LW runout codes—no plant name appears on the label itself. Grade by examining both sides for hairline scratches, warp, and groove wear; even light surface noise will drop a Mint copy into Near Mint territory.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
pressing denoted by "LW" etched in runouts. Photo of musicians in gatefold includes names of artists (other pressings do not).
Recorded and mixed at Capitol Records, Hollywood, August-November 1976 Mastered at The Mastering Lab, Hollywood
I dedicate this album to my mother
℗ © 1977 Warner Bros. Records Inc. Made in U.S.A.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm I have the original 1977 Capitol pressing and not a reissue?
Check the runout etchings in the dead wax on both sides. This pressing bears LW3 on side one and LW4 on side two, codes that identify the Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Los Angeles. The gatefold photo must include printed names of the artists; later reissues removed this detail. The label should state © 1977 Warner Bros. Records Inc. and Made in U.S.A. If these elements are present, you hold the original pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?
A VG+ graded copy is valued at 15.12 USD according to current price-guide estimates. This represents a copy with light surface marks and minimal play wear, audible only under close listening. The estimate reflects the record's broad ownership base (5481 have-list entries) and modest collector demand (331 want-list entries), placing it in the steady-value range rather than the premium tier.
Why does the price drop so sharply from NM to VG?
The spread from Near Mint (19.77 USD) to VG (10.47 USD) reflects how surface condition directly impacts playback quality on a 1977 pressing. At NM, the record plays with minimal noise; at VG, audible surface noise and light scratches become apparent through a good cartridge. Buyers of smooth jazz and funk-funk material like In Flight often prioritize clean playback, so a VG copy loses appeal quickly as wear accumulates.
With 161 copies for sale, is this record hard to find?
No. The market shows abundant supply at the lowest end (0.88 USD asking price), indicating worn copies are plentiful. However, finding a Mint or Near Mint example requires patience—those command 22.1 USD and 19.77 USD respectively. The 5481 collectors who own it suggest this is a well-distributed title, so rarity is not the value driver; condition is.
Does the gatefold photo detail affect resale value?
Yes, marginally. The printed artist names on the gatefold photo are unique to this original 1977 Capitol pressing and absent from reissues. A buyer seeking the authentic first edition will pay a small premium to confirm this detail, especially if the copy is in VG+ or better condition. However, the broad community ownership (5481 have-list entries) means most buyers are not hunting for this specific variant, so the premium is modest compared to truly scarce pressings.