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John Williams – Travelling
1978 · UK · Cube Records · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jun 5, 2026
- MMint
- $13.81
- NMNear Mint
- $12.35
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $9.45
- VGVery Good
- $6.54
- G+Good Plus
- $3.63
- GGood
- $2.18
- FFair
- $1.45
- PPoor
- $0.73
125 copies listed on Discogs from $0.93.
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.
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- †HIFLY 27-A††HIFLY 27-B†HI FLY 27 A1 ABHI FLY 27 B2
- Recorded At
- Air Studios
- Manufactured By
- Pye Records
Specifications
- Artist
- John Williams
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Cube Records
- Catalog number
- HIFLY 27
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1All At Sea Minor
- A2Portrait
- A3From The Top
- A4The Swagman
- A5Sheep May Safely Graze
- B1Travelling
- B2The River God
- B3J.S.B.
- B4Romanza
- B5Air On A 'G' String
- Producer, Arranged By [Album Arranged By]
- Stanley Myers
- Engineer, Mixed By
- Mike Stavrou
- Design
- V. Barclay
- Illustration
- Rob Roberts
About this record
Pressed at Pye Records for the UK market in 1978, this John Williams pop-classical hybrid carries dual copyright marks—the sleeve credits Pye while the label itself reads Cube Records Ltd—a quirk that signals the manufacturing and licensing split of the era. The dead-wax matrix stamps †HIFLY 27-A† and †HIFLY 27-B† confirm the Pye pressing plant origin, distinguishing it from any later reissues.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on condition far more than scarcity: 125 copies are currently listed for sale, yet a Mint copy commands 13.81 USD against a VG+ at 9.45 USD and a VG at 6.54 USD—a steep grade-driven curve that reflects the tight supply of well-preserved examples. The community hold is substantial (664 have it) relative to active want (26 collectors seeking it), indicating it is neither rare nor forgotten but rather a steady catalog item.
The lowest asking price sits at 0.93 USD, typical of bulk-lot pricing for worn copies. Its dual-label provenance and Air Studios recording date (January 1978) anchor its value within the Cube Records catalogue rather than as a generic reissue; original UK Pye pressings of this era command premiums over later domestic or import variants.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the pressing by checking the label: Cube Records Ltd, catalogue HIFLY 27, with the copyright mark (p) 1978 Cube Records Ltd printed on the disc label itself. The dead-wax runout on Side A should read †HIFLY 27-A† or the variant HI FLY 27 A1 AB; Side B should show †HIFLY 27-B† or HI FLY 27 B2.
These matrix stamps confirm Pye Records manufacture. The sleeve copyright will state (p) (c) 1978 Pye Records Ltd, distinguishing the original from later reissues.
The record contains 10 tracks split across both sides; no barcode is present on original UK pressings. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the label for foxing or marker pen; play-through wear is the primary condition marker on copies in circulation, as most have seen moderate use since 1978.
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Release notes
On the sleeve: (p) (c) 1978 Pye Records Ltd. On the disc label: (p) 1978 Cube Records Ltd.
Recorded at Air Studios, January 1978.
Publishers: Essex Music Int (tracks: A1 to A5, B1, B4, B5); Music Music Ltd (tracks: B2, B3).
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the price range for this pressing in different conditions?
A Mint copy is valued at 13.81 USD, while Near Mint sits at 12.35 USD. Very Good Plus drops to 9.45 USD, and Very Good to 6.54 USD. These are price-guide estimates; actual sales depend on buyer demand and the specific copy's provenance.
How do I confirm this is a genuine Pye Records pressing and not a reissue?
Check the dead-wax matrix: the runout groove on Side A must read †HIFLY 27-A† or HI FLY 27 A1 AB, and Side B must show †HIFLY 27-B† or HI FLY 27 B2. These stamps are specific to the Pye pressing plant. The label should read Cube Records Ltd with (p) 1978 Cube Records Ltd, and the sleeve should credit (p) (c) 1978 Pye Records Ltd. Later reissues will carry different matrix codes or plant identifiers.
Is this record rare or commonly found?
It is neither rare nor scarce: 664 collectors in the community own it, and 125 copies are currently for sale. However, only 26 collectors are actively seeking it, suggesting it is a steady catalog item rather than a hot collectible. Availability is good, but finding a high-grade copy is harder than finding the record itself.
What does the dual copyright mean—Pye on the sleeve and Cube on the label?
Pye Records manufactured the pressing at their plant, hence the sleeve credit (p) (c) 1978 Pye Records Ltd. Cube Records Ltd held the master and issued it, hence the label credit (p) 1978 Cube Records Ltd. This split reflects the standard UK practice where a label licensed or sold manufacturing to a pressing plant; it is not an error and confirms authenticity.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and is it a fair price for a used example?
A Very Good Plus copy is estimated at 9.45 USD according to the price guide. For a 1978 UK pressing in solid played condition with light surface wear but no major damage, this represents fair market value. The lowest asking price across all listings is 0.93 USD, but that reflects heavily worn or damaged copies; expect to pay closer to the VG+ or VG range (9.45 USD or 6.54 USD) for a listenable, collectible example.