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Jerome Kern – Show Boat
1962 · US · Columbia Masterworks · Vinyl LP Album Repress Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $15.42
- NMNear Mint
- $13.80
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $10.55
- VGVery Good
- $7.31
- G+Good Plus
- $4.06
- GGood
- $2.44
- FFair
- $1.62
- PPoor
- $0.81
39 copies listed on Discogs from $0.32.
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-4TTPYMedia NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- (x"Lp" 56510)XXLP-56510-1G 0 P
- Runout — side B
- (x"Lp" 56511)XXLP-56511-1B I I I P
- Other
- 1(Printed on back cover)
- Pressing Plant ID
- P(Small “ᴘ” stamped in run-outs)
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Plated At
- Customatrix
Specifications
- Artist
- Jerome Kern
- Genre
- Stage & Screen
- Style
- Musical
- Year
- 1962
- Label
- Columbia Masterworks
- Catalog number
- OL 5820
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2Cotton Blossom
- A3Where's The Mate For Me?
- A4Make Believe
- A5Ol' Man River
- A6Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
- A7Life Upon The Wicked Stage
- B1You Are Love
- B2Finale Act I
- B3Opening Act II: Sports Of Gay Chicago
- B4Why Do I Love You?
- B5Bill
- B6After The Ball
- B7Finale Act II; Ol' Man River (Reprise)
- Producer
- Jim Foglesong
- Producer
- Thomas Z. Shepard
- Conductor
- Franz Allers
- Artwork [Paper Sculpture]
- Jerome Kühl
About this record
The Pitman pressing plant stamped this 1962 Columbia Masterworks mono reissue with matrix codes XXLP-56510-1G 0 P and XXLP-56511-1B I I I P, distinguishing it from earlier original pressings of Kern and Hammerstein's Show Boat. Catalogue OL 5820 carries 14 tracks across two sides, with John Raitt, Barbara Cook, and William Warfield anchoring the cast.
Supply vastly outpaces demand: 208 collectors own it against only 7 who want it, and 39 copies are currently for sale.
What drives its value
This repress sits in the lower-to-middle tier of the Show Boat discography, reflecting its post-original status and mono format. Price guides value a Mint copy at 15.42 USD, dropping to 13.80 USD in Near Mint condition, 10.55 USD in VG+, and 7.31 USD in VG.
The floor price across all listings is 0.32 USD, indicating heavy stock and minimal scarcity premium. The 39 copies available for sale underscore weak collector demand relative to supply.
Condition matters sharply here: the gap from Mint to VG represents a meaningful loss, but the absolute prices remain modest. The Pitman plant pressing and mono mix position this as a functional copy rather than a sought variant, making it valuable primarily to completists or budget-conscious listeners rather than condition-grade speculators.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number OL 5820 on the front cover and label. The dead-wax runout on side one reads XXLP-56510-1G 0 P; side two reads XXLP-56511-1B I I I P.
Both sides carry the Pitman plant attribution. The label should read Columbia Masterworks in mono.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (M) means unplayed, with no visible wear; Near Mint (NM) allows only the faintest hairline marks; VG+ shows light surface marks audible only in quiet passages; VG exhibits noticeable scratches and light groove wear; lower grades show heavy surface noise and potential skips. The absence of a barcode confirms the 1962 pressing window.
Listen for wow, warp, or off-center pressing—common in Pitman runs of this era—which will drop value into the G+ (4.06 USD) or lower range.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
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Frequently asked
What is the difference between this 1962 repress and an original Show Boat pressing?
This Columbia Masterworks OL 5820 is explicitly marked a repress in the format description. The matrix codes XXLP-56510-1G 0 P and XXLP-56511-1B I I I P and Pitman plant attribution distinguish it from earlier releases. Original pressings carry different matrix strings and were pressed at different facilities. Represses typically command lower prices and attract fewer specialist collectors, which explains why only 7 want this copy against 208 who own it.
What is a VG+ copy of this record worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 10.55 USD. This represents a record in light played condition with minor surface marks that do not significantly affect playback. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's last update and assumes honest grading; actual sales vary based on seller reputation and buyer negotiation.
Why is the lowest price only 0.32 USD when the VG guide price is 7.31 USD?
The 0.32 USD floor reflects either a heavily damaged copy (likely Poor or Fair grade) or a bulk-lot listing where individual value is sacrificed for quick sale. The 39 copies currently for sale indicate oversupply; sellers competing on price will list damaged stock at steep discounts. The VG price of 7.31 USD assumes a playable, graded record; the 0.32 USD outlier is a distressed sale, not a typical transaction.
How do I verify this is the Pitman pressing?
Check the dead-wax runout grooves on both sides without playing the record. Side one should read XXLP-56510-1G 0 P; side two should read XXLP-56511-1B I I I P. The Pitman plant name may also appear in the runout or on the label itself. These matrix codes are specific to this pressing and do not appear on original or other reissue variants.
What is a Mint copy worth, and how rare is that grade?
A Mint copy is priced at 15.42 USD according to the price guide. Mint grade is extremely rare for a 1962 repress; it means completely unplayed vinyl with no visible defects. Most copies in circulation show at least light play wear, placing them in NM (13.80 USD) or VG+ (10.55 USD) range. Finding a true Mint example of this pressing is unlikely given the 39 copies for sale and the high ratio of owned (208) to wanted (7) copies.