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Jack Shaindlin – Music From "Cinerama Holiday"
1955 · US · Mercury · Vinyl LP
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $12.98
- NMNear Mint
- $11.62
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.88
- VGVery Good
- $6.15
- G+Good Plus
- $3.42
- GGood
- $2.05
- FFair
- $1.37
- PPoor
- $0.68
11 copies listed on Discogs from $1.30.
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
- $8ref VA-8HDAQMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Specifications
- Artist
- Jack Shaindlin
- Genre
- Stage & Screen
- Year
- 1955
- Label
- Mercury
- Catalog number
- MG 20059
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Overture2:22
- A2Cinerama Holiday March2:24
- A3Over The Alps2:20
- A4Skating Waltz2:20
- A5On The Slopes3:43
- A6Hup-Sa-Sa2:52
- A7Skiers2:58
- B1Souvenirs Of Paris2:25
- B2Paris Promenade2:27
- B3The Louvre2:05
- B4Holiday In Rio1:48
- B5Paris Theme1:57
- B6Out West2:15
- B7New York Town2:31
- B8Hail To Our Land2:30
- Executive Producer
- Louis De Rochemont
- Conductor
- Jack Shaindlin
About this record
This 1955 Mercury pressing of Jack Shaindlin's film score carries a steep condition gradient: a Mint copy commands 12.98 USD while a Poor pressing trades at 0.68 USD, making grading the critical variable on a title where eleven copies are currently listed. The want-to-have ratio (6 collectors seeking it against 69 who own one) signals a stable but modest collector base for this Cinerama Holiday soundtrack.
What drives its value
The price guide spans from 12.98 USD in Mint down to 0.68 USD in Poor condition, with the VG+ threshold at 8.88 USD—a point where buyers expect clean surfaces and minimal groove wear. At VG (6.15 USD), acceptable playback is assumed but visible signs of handling appear.
The lowest asking price across eleven active listings stands at 1.3 USD, indicating a floor well below even Good grade, typical of soundtrack filler copies. Mercury's 1955 film-score LPs occupy a secondary tier in the collector market; this title's 69 have-count against 6 want reflects steady but unspeculative demand.
Original US Mercury pressings from this era hold value primarily through condition; reissues or budget-label variants trade lower. For a buyer, VG+ at 8.88 USD represents the sweet spot where audio quality and cost align.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the Mercury label, catalogue number MG 20059, and the 1955 copyright year printed on the label. The LP contains 15 tracks of Shaindlin's orchestral arrangements.
Without access to the dead-wax matrix string or pressing plant identifier in the original release notes, verify the pressing by examining the label stock (Mercury's mid-1950s issues used a specific burgundy or silver label design) and the vinyl compound—early Mercury pressings often exhibit a slightly translucent or marbled appearance under light. Grade by inspecting the playing surface under a lamp: Mint means unplayed condition with no visible marks; NM allows only the faintest dust marks; VG+ shows light surface marks but no audible clicks on playback; VG permits visible scratches and occasional light pops.
Check the jacket for splits, discoloration, or foxing, as film-score sleeves from this period are prone to wear at the spine and seams.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
What is this record actually worth?
The price guide values a Mint copy at 12.98 USD and a VG+ copy at 8.88 USD. However, the lowest asking price across active listings is 1.3 USD, suggesting that many copies in lower grades (VG or below) are priced to move quickly. Your record's worth depends entirely on condition: a VG copy is estimated at 6.15 USD, while anything in Poor condition drops to 0.68 USD.
Why is there such a big spread between Mint and Poor?
Soundtrack LPs from the 1950s were often played casually and stored poorly, so truly Mint copies are rare. A Mint example at 12.98 USD reflects scarcity, while Poor condition at 0.68 USD reflects the reality that many copies are heavily played or damaged. The VG+ tier (8.88 USD) marks the threshold where the record is genuinely listenable without audible distress.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
The catalogue number MG 20059 and 1955 date indicate this is an original Mercury release from the Cinerama Holiday film's theatrical run. Mercury did reissue some titles later under different catalogue schemes, so confirming the label design and vinyl color against known 1955 Mercury stock is the best way to rule out a later pressing.
How many of these are out there?
The community database shows 69 collectors own a copy and 6 are actively seeking one, suggesting steady but not intense collector interest. Eleven copies are currently for sale across the market, indicating that original Mercury pressings of this title surface regularly enough to keep prices modest.
Should I buy this as an investment?
No. Soundtrack LPs, especially film scores from the 1950s, are collected for music and nostalgia rather than appreciation. The price guide shows values ranging from 0.68 USD to 12.98 USD depending on condition—a narrow band that reflects stable, low-demand market behavior. Buy this record if you want to hear Shaindlin's Cinerama arrangements, not to resell.