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Irene Cara – What A Feelin'
1983 · US · Geffen Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jan 3, 2026
- MMint
- $13.11
- NMNear Mint
- $11.73
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.97
- VGVery Good
- $6.21
- G+Good Plus
- $3.45
- GGood
- $2.07
- FFair
- $1.38
- PPoor
- $0.69
95 copies listed on Discogs from $0.84.
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
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- GHS-1-4021-RE2-SH2 [Artisan logo] GF ɑ B- 18639-RE2 SLM △5441 0-1GHS-1-4021-RE2-SH2 [Artisan logo] GF ɑ B- 18639-RE2 SLM △5441 1-1
- Runout — side B
- GHS-2-4021-RE2-SH2 [Artisan logo] GF ɑ B- 18640-RE2 SLM △5441-X 0-1GHS-2-4021-RE2-SH2 [Artisan logo] GF ɑ B- 18640-RE2 SLM △5441-X 1-2
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7599-24021-1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 075992402118
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Manufactured By
- Warner Bros. Records Inc.
- Recorded At
- Electric Lady Studios
- Recorded At
- Oasis Recording Studios
- Recorded At
- Carla Ridge Camp
- Recorded At
- Northern Music Recorders
- Recorded At
- Bill Schnee Studios
- Recorded At
- Sunset Sound
- Mixed At
- Oasis Recording Studios
- Mixed At
- Westlake Studios
- Lacquer Cut At
- Artisan Sound Recorders
Specifications
- Artist
- Irene Cara
- Genre
- Electronic
- Style
- Synth-pop, Disco
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- Geffen Records, Network Records (2)
- Catalog number
- GHS 4021
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7599-24021-1
Tracklist
- A1Why Me?4:37
- A2Breakdance3:27
- A3The Dream (Hold On To Your Dream)4:48
- A4You Took My Life Away3:53
- A5Keep On3:29
- B1Flashdance...What A Feeling3:55
- B2Romance '833:56
- B3Cue Me Up3:24
- B4Receiving3:41
- B5You Were Made For Me4:20
- Producer
- Giorgio Moroder
- Producer, Piano, Synthesizer
- James Newton Howard
- Mastered By
- Greg Fulginiti
- Engineer [Mixing]
- Jack Joseph Puig
- Engineer
- Brian Reeves
- Engineer
- Dave Concors
About this record
The runout etchings on this 1983 US pressing reveal dual pressing plants: the Artisan Recorders stamp marks Warner Bros. Records Inc. work, while the Allied Record Company variant carries the ɑ symbol instead. Both sources used Sheffield Lab Matrix lacquers (denoted SLM △ in the dead wax), a detail that separates this from the concurrent European Epic release and anchors its identity in the US market.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market here: a Mint copy commands 13.11 USD, but the spread compresses sharply as wear accumulates—a VG+ drops to 8.97 USD, and VG falls to 6.21 USD. With 95 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 0.84 USD, supply far exceeds the 143 collectors actively seeking one against 1782 who own it.
The US Geffen pressing (GHS 4021) trades at a premium over its European Epic counterpart, reflecting both the original-market status and the pressing-plant specificity collectors track. Even at Mint, the album sits in the budget tier—the real collector value lies in isolating the exact plant variant and verifying the Sheffield Lab lacquer stamp in the runout.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the US origin by the Geffen catalogue number GHS 4021 and the barcode presence. Examine the dead-wax etchings on both sides: Side 1 should read GHS-1-4021-RE2-SH2 with either the Artisan logo (Warner Bros. pressing) or the ɑ stamp (Allied variant), followed by GF ɑ B- 18639-RE2 and the Sheffield Lab marker SLM △5441.
Side 2 reads GHS-2-4021-RE2-SH2 with ɑ stamp or Artisan logo, GF ɑ B- 18640-RE2, and SLM △5441-X. The matrix strings end in version codes (0-1, 1-1, 1-2, etc.); these denote pressing sequences and help confirm reissue status.
Grade by inspecting the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches, checking jacket corners for creasing, and verifying the inner sleeve (printed with credits and lyrics) is present. A gold promo stamp, if present, does not elevate value but confirms promotional distribution.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Allied Record Company pressing denoted by ɑ stamp in runouts. This release features "The Dream" as track A3.
Artisan Recorders stamp resembles an Lp record framed by two diagonal lines to form the letter "A".
© 1983 The David Geffen Company ℗ 1983 The David Geffen Company ℗ 1983 PolyGram Records Inc.
Manufactured exclusively by Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, NY; Oasis Studio, LA; Carla Ridge, LA; Northern Music Recorders, NY; Bill Schnee Studios, LA; Sunset Sound, LA
Mixed at Oasis Studios, LA ("Flashdance" mixed at Westlake Studios, LA)
"SLM △" in the runout etching indicates that the lacquer disc was processed at, and the metal parts used to manufacture the record were made at Sheffield Lab Matrix.
Issued with a printed inner sleeve including credits and lyrics. Some copies may include a gold promo stamp.
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 price difference between a Mint and VG+ copy?
A Mint copy is valued at 13.11 USD according to the price guide, while VG+ sits at 8.97 USD. The gap reflects the sensitivity of early-1980s synth-pop pressings to light handling; even minor sleeve wear or surface dust drops the grade and value significantly.
How do I tell the Warner Bros. pressing from the Allied Record Company variant?
Look at the dead-wax etching on both sides of the record. The Artisan Recorders logo (an LP record framed by two diagonal lines forming the letter A) marks the Warner Bros. pressing, while the ɑ symbol indicates the Allied variant. Both carry the Sheffield Lab Matrix stamp (SLM △) and the same catalogue number GHS 4021, so the plant marker is the only visual differentiator.
Why is the US Geffen pressing more desirable than the European Epic version?
The US pressing is the original market release and was manufactured using Sheffield Lab lacquers, a detail that appeals to audiophile collectors and those tracking pressing-plant specificity. The European Epic pressing (EPC 25730) arrived simultaneously but lacks the dual-plant variants and Sheffield Lab provenance that US copies document in their runout codes.
What does the SLM △ stamp in the runout mean?
SLM △ indicates that the lacquer master disc was processed at Sheffield Lab Matrix, and the metal stampers used to press the vinyl were manufactured there as well. This detail, combined with the Artisan or ɑ plant marker, allows collectors to trace the exact manufacturing path of their copy.
Is a VG+ copy worth buying at current market rates?
A VG+ copy is priced at 8.97 USD in the price guide, making it a reasonable entry point if you want a playable, visually presentable copy without paying the Mint premium (13.11 USD). With 95 copies for sale and only 143 collectors actively seeking one, finding a VG+ or better example is straightforward; patience will yield a clean copy at or below the VG+ estimate.