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James Last – Instrumentals À Gogo
1969 · Germany · Polydor · Vinyl LP Compilation Club Edition Stereo
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- P 79 521-1
- Runout — side B
- P 79 521-2
Specifications
- Artist
- James Last
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Easy Listening
- Year
- 1969
- Label
- Polydor
- Catalog number
- 79 521
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Around The World
- A2The Touch Of Your Lips
- A3The Breeze And I
- A4Malaguena
- A5Guantanamera
- A6Little Man
- B1Morgens Um Sieben Ist Die Welt Noch In Ordnung
- B2La Playa
- B3Secret Love
- B4Clementine
- B5Strolling Trough Gateshead
- B6Ole! O´Cangaceiro
- Leader, Arranged By
- James Last
About this record
Pressed for the German market in 1969 on Polydor's club imprint, this James Last compilation carries the catalogue number 79 521 across two sides stamped with the matrix runouts P 79 521-1 and P 79 521-2. The Club Edition designation and absence of a barcode confirm its limited domestic circulation, which shapes both its scarcity and its modest floor price of 1.15 USD against a Mint ceiling of 9.6 USD.
What drives its value
The price gradient on this pressing reflects its club-edition status and steady but narrow collector interest. A Mint copy commands 9.6 USD, while a Near Mint specimen sits at 8.59 USD; the VG+ grade drops to 6.57 USD, and a VG copy reaches only 4.55 USD.
At the time of survey, 17 copies were listed for sale, indicating modest liquidity. Community ownership stands at 132 have against 4 want, a ratio that suggests the record is neither scarce nor hotly pursued.
As a German domestic club pressing rather than an original international release, it occupies a lower tier in the James Last discography hierarchy. The lowest asking price of 1.15 USD reflects dealer stock of heavily played or damaged copies, a common floor for easy-listening compilations of this era.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Polydor catalogue number 79 521 and the stereo Club Edition designation on the front cover or label. The dead-wax runouts P 79 521-1 (Side A) and P 79 521-2 (Side B) are the definitive matrix markers; examine them under strong light on the vinyl surface near the label.
The record is a 12-track stereo LP. No barcode appears on this pressing, consistent with 1969 German club-edition practices.
Grade by examining both sides for surface noise, hairline scratches, and groove wear; a Mint specimen will show no signs of play, while a VG+ copy may exhibit light surface marks audible only on quiet passages. The absence of a barcode and the club imprint make this pressing distinct from standard Polydor releases and easier to isolate during authentication.
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Frequently asked
What is this record worth in typical condition?
A VG+ copy is priced at 6.57 USD according to the price guide. Most copies in active circulation fall into the VG to VG+ range after decades of club-edition handling, making this a realistic expectation for a well-kept example without deep scratches or warping.
How much can I expect for a Mint or Near Mint copy?
Mint copies are valued at 9.6 USD, and Near Mint at 8.59 USD. These grades are rare for a club pressing of this age; they require unplayed or near-unplayed stock condition with no audible surface noise or visible wear.
Why is this cheaper than other James Last records I have seen?
This is a German club-edition pressing, not an original international Polydor release. Club editions were pressed in smaller runs for subscription or membership markets, limiting their collector appeal and resale demand. The 4 want against 132 have indicates soft demand relative to supply.
How do I verify I have the correct pressing?
Check the label for Polydor catalogue number 79 521 and the Club Edition designation. Inspect the dead-wax runouts near the center label on both sides: Side A should read P 79 521-1 and Side B should read P 79 521-2. The absence of a barcode is also typical for this 1969 German issue.
What is the lowest price I might see this record listed for?
The lowest recorded asking price is 1.15 USD, typically for heavily played or damaged copies. At that price point, expect significant surface noise, deep scratches, or potential warping. Seventeen copies were available for sale at the time of survey, offering modest selection at various price tiers.