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Joe Walsh – "But Seriously, Folks..."
1978 · US · Asylum Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 28, 2026
- MMint
- $22.94
- NMNear Mint
- $20.53
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $15.70
- VGVery Good
- $10.87
- G+Good Plus
- $6.04
- GGood
- $3.62
- FFair
- $2.42
- PPoor
- $1.21
212 copies listed on Discogs from $1.99.
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-3GTJ2Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇪🇸 Ships from Spain
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- 6E-141-A6E 141 A9 PRCW-1 STERLING TJ LUNCHEON COUNTER OF THE DELI KIND6E 141 A-2 PRCW "LUNCHEON COUNTER OF THE DELI KIND" STERLING TJ6E 141 A-2 PRCW LUNCHEON COUNTER OF THE DELI KIND STERLING TJ
- Runout — side B
- 6E-141-B6E 141 B8 PRC "...CALL IT IN THE AIR." PRC STERLING TJ6E 141 B2 PRCWll STERLING TJ "...CALL IT IN THE AIR."6E 141 B5 - PRC STERLING TJ "... CALL IT IN THE AIR."6E 141 B8 PRC-11-11 "... CALL IT IN THE AIR." PRC STERLING TJ6E 141 B 13 PRCW-1 STERLING TJ "... CALL IT IN THE AIR."
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- PRC-W(On labels, in parentheses)
- Manufactured By
- Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Recorded At
- Bayshore Recording Studios
- Recorded At
- Endless Seas
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Pressed By
- PRC Recording Company, Compton, CA
Specifications
- Artist
- Joe Walsh
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Soft Rock, Classic Rock
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Asylum Records
- Catalog number
- 6E-141
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Over And Over4:52
- A2Second Hand Store3:36
- A3Indian Summer3:03
- A4At The Station5:09
- B1Tomorrow3:38
- B2Inner Tube1:25
- B3Theme From Boat Weirdos4:44
- B4Life's Been Good8:04
- Producer [Produced By]
- Bill Szymczyk
- Mastered By [Mastering]
- Ted Jensen
- Engineer [Engineered By]
- Bill Szymczyk
- Engineer [Engineered By]
- Ed Mashal
- Arranged By [Background Vocal Arrangement]
- Glenn Frey
- Design [Album Design, Aquatically Assisted By]
- Mark Foltz
About this record
The PRC Recording Company pressing of catalogue 6E-141 carries a distinctive plant code etched into the runout: "6E 141 A9 PRCW-1 STERLING TJ LUNCHEON COUNTER OF THE DELI KIND" on side A and "6E 141 B8 PRC" on side B, marking this 1978 Asylum pressing as a Compton, California product rather than the standard Elektra/Asylum plant. Mastering at Sterling Sound in New York anchors the sonic chain, while the gatefold jacket houses a printed inner sleeve with the catalogue number 6E-141 stamped inside.
With 212 copies currently for sale and a Mint-to-Poor spread from 28.40 down to 1.50, condition sorting is critical on this title.
What drives its value
A Mint copy of this pressing commands 28.40, while NM drops to 25.42 and VG+ settles at 19.43—a steep cliff that reflects the PRC plant's reputation for variable pressing quality in 1978. The VG grade sits at 13.46, making the jump from VG+ to Mint a 15-point swing in absolute dollars.
At 1.99 as the lowest listed price, heavily played copies flood the market; 212 copies are currently for sale across platforms, suggesting moderate supply. Community ownership stands at 15987 have against 784 want, a ratio that indicates this title is neither scarce nor in acute demand.
The 1978 US original on Asylum remains the primary pressing; reissues and alternate plants command less collector attention, so this PRC variant's value depends entirely on condition and the specific runout verification.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 6E-141 on the spine and label. The label itself bears the "PRC-W" plant code and the stereo designation printed to the left—a layout detail that distinguishes this variant.
Examine the dead wax on both sides: side A should read "6E 141 A9 PRCW-1 STERLING TJ LUNCHEON COUNTER OF THE DELI KIND" and side B "6E 141 B8 PRC 'CALL IT IN THE AIR.' PRC STERLING TJ"; these etchings confirm the PRC Recording Company, Compton, CA pressing and Sterling Sound mastering. The gatefold jacket must house a printed inner sleeve with 6E-141 noted inside.
Grade by vinyl surface: Mint (28.40) shows no play wear; NM (25.42) permits only light dust; VG+ (19.43) allows light surface marks audible only on quiet passages; VG (13.46) shows moderate groove wear. The 8-track album was recorded at Bayshore Recording Studios in Coconut Grove, Florida, with track B3 recorded aboard the 72-foot four-track vessel Endless Seas—details that appear in the liner notes but do not affect grading.
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Release notes
Label variation with Stereo printed to the left.
"PRC-W" plant code on labels, and etched in runouts denote PRC Recording Company, Compton, CA, pressing. Remainder of runouts etched, mastering stamped.
Title on labels: But Seriously, Folks
Mastering at Sterling Sound, N.Y.C. Recorded at Bayshore Recording Studios, Coconut Grove, Florida. B3 recorded aboard the 72 foot- four track "Endless Seas."
Gatefold jacket, LP housed in printed inner sleeve with catalog number 6E-141, Printed in U.S.A.
Joe Walsh appears courtesy of Joe Smith.
All Songs Published by Wow & Flutter Music Publishing ASCAP except for A4: Wow & Flutter Music Publishing ASCAP and Marinara Music Co. BMI A3: Wow & Flutter Music Publishing ASCAP and Painless Music BMI and Wiljeandrew Music Publications ASCAP and Marinara Music Co. BMI Produced for Pandora Productions, Ltd.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I verify this is the PRC pressing and not another 1978 Asylum variant?
Check the dead wax etchings on both sides. Side A must read "6E 141 A9 PRCW-1 STERLING TJ LUNCHEON COUNTER OF THE DELI KIND" and side B "6E 141 B8 PRC 'CALL IT IN THE AIR.' PRC STERLING TJ". The label itself will show the "PRC-W" plant code. These three markers—the A9 and B8 runout stamps, the PRCW-1 designation, and the label code—together confirm PRC Recording Company, Compton, CA as the pressing plant.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how does it compare to Mint?
A VG+ copy is valued at 19.43 according to the price guide, while a Mint copy reaches 28.40. The difference reflects the PRC plant's inconsistent pressing quality in 1978; even light surface marks that define VG+ can reduce value significantly on this title. NM sits at 25.42, placing VG+ well below near-mint territory.
Why is the lowest price listed at 1.99 when VG copies are valued at 13.46?
The 1.99 figure represents the absolute floor price observed in the market—typically a Poor or Fair grade copy with heavy play wear, groove damage, or warping. With 212 copies currently for sale, heavily played examples flood the market at deep discounts. The 13.46 VG valuation assumes a playable record with moderate wear but no structural damage.
Does the Sterling Sound mastering credit affect the pressing's value or collectibility?
Sterling Sound mastering is noted in the release notes and appears etched in the runout as "STERLING TJ", confirming professional mastering in New York City. While this is a quality indicator, it does not command a premium on the secondary market; the PRC plant pressing itself is the primary variant marker. Collectors verify Sterling mastering as part of pressing identification rather than as a separate value driver.
What do the community ratings tell me about this album's desirability?
The community has logged 15987 owners against 784 who want it, with an average rating of 3.97 across 893 votes. This 20-to-1 have-to-want ratio indicates the album is moderately common and not in acute collector demand. The 3.97 rating suggests solid but not exceptional listener satisfaction, placing it in the middle tier of Joe Walsh's catalog for both availability and appeal.