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Guy – Guy
1988 · US · MCA Records · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $128.53
- NMNear Mint
- $115
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $87.94
- VGVery Good
- $60.88
- G+Good Plus
- $33.82
- GGood
- $20.29
- FFair
- $13.53
- PPoor
- $6.76
21 copies listed on Discogs from $20.
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
- $100ref VA-3DXVXMedia NM · Near MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- MCA-7794-FW4 HERBIEMCA-7795-FW3 HERBIE
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7674-22176-1 7
- Barcode (String)
- 076742217617
- Mixed At
- Soundworks, New York
Specifications
- Artist
- Guy
- Genre
- Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
- Style
- New Jack Swing
- Year
- 1988
- Label
- MCA Records, Uptown Records
- Catalog number
- MCA-42176
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7674-22176-1 7
Tracklist
- A1Groove Me4:48
- A2Teddy's Jam3:30
- A3Don't Clap ... Just Dance4:59
- A4You Can Call Me Crazy3:59
- A5Piece Of My Love5:21
- B1I Like4:40
- B2'Round And 'Round (Merry Go 'Round Of Love)4:07
- B3Spend The Night4:23
- B4Goodbye Love4:55
- B5My Business3:50
- Executive-Producer, Liner Notes
- Guy
- Producer
- Gene Griffin
- Producer
- Teddy Riley
- Mastered By
- Herb Powers Jr.
- Remix
- Louil Silas Jr.
- Engineer
- Alan Gregorie
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax, the runout matrix codes MCA-7794-FW4 and MCA-7795-FW3 with the signature HERBIE identify this pressing as the 1988 US release on MCA Records and Uptown Records. The catalogue number MCA-42176 confirms this is the original LP pressing of Guy's debut album.
Featuring 10 tracks in the New Jack Swing style, this pressing also carries a barcode, reflecting its commercial distribution setup in 1988.
What drives its value
The price spread for this pressing ranges from a Mint copy at 128.53 USD down to a VG copy listed at 60.88 USD, with 21 copies currently for sale around the lowest price of 20.00 USD. This release commands significant demand, with 478 collectors wanting it against 1962 owners, indicating a strong collector interest.
Being an original US pressing from 1988 on MCA Records positions it above reissues or non-US versions in terms of value within the Hip Hop and Funk/Soul genres.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this pressing, collectors should verify the MCA-42176 catalogue number and the distinctive matrix runouts MCA-7794-FW4 and MCA-7795-FW3, both signed HERBIE, which are unique to this 1988 US release. The presence of a barcode further authenticates the pressing as a commercial MCA/Uptown Records issue.
Condition grading directly affects value, with Mint condition copies fetching 128.53 USD and VG+ copies around 87.94 USD. Paying attention to these matrix details and condition grades will ensure accurate identification and appraisal.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Produced for G.R. Productions
Recorded at Hillside Studios, Englewood, N.J.; Quantum Studios, Jersey City, N.J.; Chung King Studios, New York, NY; Unique Studios, New York, N.Y.; Sound Works Studios, New York, N.Y.
Management for G.R. Management Inc. New York, New York. Fashions for Kevin & Robert.
© ℗ 1988 MCA Records, Inc.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this 1988 US pressing of Guy's album?
The catalogue number is MCA-42176.
How can I identify the matrix runout for this MCA pressing?
Look for MCA-7794-FW4 and MCA-7795-FW3 etched in the dead wax, both signed HERBIE.
What is a VG+ copy of this album worth according to the price guide?
A VG+ copy is valued at 87.94 USD as per the latest price guide.
How many copies are currently for sale and what is the lowest price?
There are 21 copies for sale with the lowest price listed at 20.00 USD.
How many collectors want this 1988 MCA pressing compared to how many have it?
There are 478 collectors wanting it against 1962 who already have it.