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Jim Croce – Photographs & Memories (His Greatest Hits)
1974 · US · ABC Records · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 10, 2026
- MMint
- $29.56
- NMNear Mint
- $26.45
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $20.23
- VGVery Good
- $14
- G+Good Plus
- $7.78
- GGood
- $4.67
- FFair
- $3.11
- PPoor
- $1.56
53 copies listed on Discogs from $4.29.
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
- $5ref VA-Z7FSCMedia G+ · Good PlusSleeve NM🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- ABCD-835-AABCD-835-BABCD-835-A ⑧ A12 3 SABCD-835-B ① C11 S 2ABCD-835-A ⑦ A10 ƐABCD-835-B ② C4 6 ƧS 2 ABCD-835-A-⑨2 ABCD-835-B ②2 ABCD-835-A-⑨ A\S 2 ABCD-835-B ① C11 AZS 3 ABCD-835-A-⑨
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- S
- Recorded At
- The Hit Factory
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
Specifications
- Artist
- Jim Croce
- Style
- Country Rock, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1974
- Label
- ABC Records
- Catalog number
- ABCD-835
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Bad, Bad Leroy Brown3:02
- A2Operator3:45
- A3Photographs And Memories2:03
- A4Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy)2:40
- A5Time In A Bottle2:24
- A6New York's Not My Home3:05
- A7Workin' At The Car Wash Blues2:29
- B1I Got A Name3:09
- B2I'll Have To Say I Love You In A Song2:28
- B3You Don't Mess Around With Jim3:00
- B4Lover's Cross3:02
- B5One Less Set Of Footsteps2:46
- B6These Dreams3:12
- B7Roller Derby Queen3:28
- Producer
- Terry Cashman
- Producer
- Tommy West
- Engineer
- Bruce Tergesen
- Arranged By [Strings]
- Peter Dino
- Arranged By [Strings]
- Terence P. Minogue
- Written-By
- Jim Croce
About this record
The 1974 ABC Records pressing (ABCD-835) pressed at Columbia Records' Santa Maria plant carries a steep condition gradient: a Mint copy commands 29.56 USD while a VG pressing drops to 14.00 USD—a spread that reflects how heavily wear affects this compilation's resale value. With 53 copies currently listed and 729 collectors actively seeking it against 18217 who own one, this is a title where grade separation matters far more than rarity.
What drives its value
Condition is the entire price engine on this US pressing. A Mint copy reaches 29.56 USD, but the moment it enters NM territory it falls to 26.45 USD; at VG+ the value is 20.23 USD, and a well-played VG copy sits at 14.00 USD.
The lowest asking price across all 53 active listings is 4.29 USD, indicating that heavily worn or damaged stock still moves. The 1974 original US pressing on ABC commands more than the later 1985 German Intercord reissue or the Netherlands Lifesong variant, because this is the first domestic release and the one most American collectors prioritize.
Demand (729 want) outpaces the ratio of available copies, but the large installed base (18217 have) means supply is not genuinely tight—price is driven by condition scarcity rather than pressing scarcity.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number ABCD-835 on the spine and label. The dead-wax etchings are the fingerprint: Side A reads ABCD-835-A ⑧ A12 3 S and Side B reads ABCD-835-B ① C11 S 2.
The "S" suffix in both runouts confirms Santa Maria pressing-plant origin (Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria). The label will read ABC Records with the 1974 copyright date; the front cover features embossed lettering for the title.
This is a stereo LP compilation of 14 tracks, pressed in the US market. To grade accurately, inspect the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and play-wear rings; listen for surface noise during quiet passages.
A Mint copy will show no signs of play; NM will have minimal hairline marks visible only under magnification. VG+ allows light surface marks and faint background noise; VG permits obvious play wear and audible surface noise during soft passages.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
pressing per "S" etches in runouts.
Recorded at The Hit Factory N.Y.C.
Music Publisher for Jim Croce songs: Blendingwell Music, Inc. (ASCAP) and American Broadcasting Music, Inc. (ASCAP) Music Publisher for "I Got A Name": Fox Fanfare Music Inc. (BMI)
℗ 1972/1973/1974, ABC Records, Inc. / © 1974, ABC Records, Inc.
Title letters on front cover "Jim Croce - Photographs & Memories" embossed.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
Is this the original US pressing or a reissue?
This is the original 1974 US pressing on ABC Records, catalogue ABCD-835, pressed at Columbia Records' Santa Maria facility. It is distinct from later European reissues: the 1985 German Intercord pressing (INT 130.103) and the Netherlands Lifesong variant (27 785 XOT). The original US pressing commands higher collector value.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 20.23 USD. This represents the midpoint between a lightly played NM copy (26.45 USD) and a well-played VG copy (14.00 USD). The estimate reflects typical market conditions as of the guide's last update; actual sales may vary.
How do I confirm the Santa Maria pressing plant?
Check the dead-wax etchings in the runout groove. Side A will read ABCD-835-A ⑧ A12 3 S and Side B will read ABCD-835-B ① C11 S 2. The "S" suffix on both sides is the plant code for Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria. This marking is stamped into the vinyl during pressing and cannot be altered.
What is the lowest price I might find this record listed at?
The lowest current asking price across 53 active listings is 4.29 USD. This typically represents a copy in poor or fair condition. A copy in VG condition (playable but with obvious wear) is estimated at 14.00 USD, while a Mint copy reaches 29.56 USD.
Is this pressing rare or common?
This pressing is common: 18217 collectors report owning a copy. However, 729 are actively seeking one, suggesting steady demand. The 53 copies currently for sale indicate that while supply is not scarce, finding a high-grade example is harder than finding a worn copy. Rarity is a function of condition, not pressing quantity.