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Juan Marcelo – Juan Marcelo
1973 · Argentina · RCA Vik · Vinyl LP Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 10, 2026
- MMint
- $38.56
- NMNear Mint
- $34.50
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $26.38
- VGVery Good
- $18.26
- G+Good Plus
- $10.15
- GGood
- $6.09
- FFair
- $4.06
- PPoor
- $2.03
3 copies listed on Discogs from $7.74.
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
- $33ref VA-E7FQPMedia NM · Near MintSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- BAHY-4161BAHY 4161 2S
- Runout — side B
- BAHY-4162BAHY 1462 2S
- Rights society
- COMAR, SADAIC
- Record Company
- RCA Limited (Suc. Argentina)
Specifications
- Artist
- Juan Marcelo
- Year
- 1973
- Label
- RCA Vik
- Catalog number
- LZ-1253
- Country
- Argentina
Tracklist
- A1Fuimos Solo Dos Amantes
- A2Todo Eso y Mucho Mas
- A3Siempre Existe un Dia Mas
- A4Que Me Pueden Contar Del Amor
- A5Mi Todo, Mi Verdad
- A6Yo Soy Un Solitario
- A7Juntos
- B1Mía, Todo El Tiempo Serás Mía
- B2Un Hombre Como Yo
- B3Dialogo En El Silencio
- B4Alitas De Gorrión
- B5Gente Que Viene, Gente Que Va
- B6Porque Te Amo Mas Que A Mi
- Written-By
- Juan Marcelo
About this record
The 1973 Argentine pressing of Juan Marcelo on RCA Vik carries a steep condition premium: a Mint copy commands 38.56 USD against just 7.74 USD for the cheapest available, a spread that reflects how few copies survive in playable state. Only 3 copies are currently listed for sale, and the 14-to-3 have-to-want ratio suggests this is a deeper catalog title rather than a sought-after rarity.
What drives its value
Price on this pressing is almost entirely driven by condition grade. A Mint specimen reaches 38.56 USD, while Near Mint settles at 34.50 USD—a modest drop that reflects the rarity of true unplayed stock.
The cliff accelerates below that: VG+ copies are valued at 26.38 USD, VG at 18.26 USD, and Good+ at 10.15 USD. The current lowest asking price of 7.74 USD across 3 active listings suggests copies in Fair or Poor condition dominate the secondhand market.
As an original Argentine pressing rather than a later reissue, this title holds its catalog identity (RCA Vik LZ-1253) as a marker of provenance, but the modest want count (3 collectors) against 14 who own one indicates steady rather than urgent demand. The wide spread from Mint to Fair underscores that Argentine rock vinyl from this era survives unevenly.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the RCA Vik label and catalogue number LZ-1253. The dead-wax matrix strings appear as BAHY-4161, BAHY 4161 2S, BAHY-4162, and BAHY 1462 2S across the sides; these runout codes are specific to this 1973 Argentine stamping and do not appear on later reissues or pressings for other territories.
The record is stereo and carries 13 tracks. There is no barcode on this pressing, which is consistent with Argentine vinyl manufacturing of the early 1970s.
Grading should account for the particular fragility of Argentine vinyl stock from this period: even nominally VG copies often show light surface noise and groove wear that would not disqualify them from that grade, but the jump from VG+ (26.38 USD) to VG (18.26 USD) in the price guide reflects how collector expectation shifts once audible distortion enters.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
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Frequently asked
How do I know if I have the original 1973 Argentine pressing and not a reissue?
Check the label: it must read RCA Vik with catalogue number LZ-1253. Examine the dead-wax runout by tilting the record under light; you should see one of these four matrix strings: BAHY-4161, BAHY 4161 2S, BAHY-4162, or BAHY 1462 2S. These codes are unique to the 1973 Argentine stamping. The absence of a barcode also confirms the era and origin. If the label reads differently or the runout is absent or unmarked, it is not this pressing.
What should I expect to pay for a VG+ copy?
The price guide estimates a VG+ specimen at 26.38 USD. This grade assumes minimal surface noise, light groove wear visible under magnification, and no skips or distortion during playback. At 26.38 USD, you are paying a significant premium over a VG copy (18.26 USD), reflecting the scarcity of copies that have been stored carefully and played sparingly. This is an estimate as of the guide's most recent update and reflects market data from completed sales, not current asking prices.
Why is there such a large gap between Mint and Near Mint prices?
A Mint copy is valued at 38.56 USD versus 34.50 USD for Near Mint—a difference of less than 5 USD in absolute terms. The modest spread reflects the reality that true Mint (unplayed, sealed) copies of this 1973 Argentine pressing are exceedingly rare; most collectors accept that even well-stored examples will show minor signs of handling. The real price cliff occurs below VG+, where playability and surface condition deteriorate more sharply.
Only 3 copies are for sale right now—does that mean it is rare?
Not necessarily. The 14 collectors who own one against only 3 who want one suggests this is a catalog title with modest collector interest rather than a chase record. The low inventory (3 for sale) may simply reflect that owners are not actively selling. The lowest asking price of 7.74 USD indicates that copies in Fair or Poor condition are available, which would not be the case for a truly scarce record. Rarity and demand are separate; this pressing is moderately uncommon but not hotly pursued.
What does the runout matrix string tell me about this pressing?
The four runout codes (BAHY-4161, BAHY 4161 2S, BAHY-4162, BAHY 1462 2S) are stamped into the dead wax during the pressing process and serve as a fingerprint of the manufacturing run. They confirm this is the 1973 Argentine RCA Vik pressing rather than a later reissue or a pressing for another country. You may see different codes on the two sides of the record, which is normal; both sides belong to the same release. These codes do not affect sound quality but are essential for authentication and catalog accuracy.