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Lennie Hayton – Slaughter On Tenth Avenue And Other Ballet Music From Motion Pictures
1951 · US · MGM Records · Vinyl LP 10" Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $10.27
- NMNear Mint
- $9.19
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $7.03
- VGVery Good
- $4.86
- G+Good Plus
- $2.70
- GGood
- $1.62
- FFair
- $1.08
- PPoor
- $0.54
10 copies listed on Discogs from $1.56.
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-CJHGSMedia VG · Very Good🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Specifications
- Artist
- Lennie Hayton
- Genre
- Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack
- Year
- 1951
- Label
- MGM Records
- Catalog number
- E 540
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Liebesfreud
- A2Pirate Ballet
- A3Prelude
- A4The Bartered Bride
- B1The Faust Fantasy
- B2Caprice
- B3Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
About this record
Catalogue E 540 is a 10-inch LP pressed by MGM Records in 1951, drawing 7 tracks from three separate Technicolor films: The Unfinished Dance (5 tracks), The Pirate (1 track), and Words and Music (1 track). The yellow and black label identifies this as an original US pressing, not a later reissue.
With 38 collectors owning copies against only 3 actively seeking one, supply comfortably exceeds current demand.
What drives its value
This pressing spans from 10.27 USD in Mint condition down to 0.54 USD in Poor, with a VG+ copy valued at 7.03 USD and a VG copy at 4.86 USD. The lowest asking price across 10 active listings is 1.56 USD, indicating a soft market for even playable copies.
The 38-to-3 have-to-want ratio suggests this title circulates freely among collectors of MGM soundtrack material. As an original 1951 US pressing on MGM's own label, it holds modest value primarily for completists of Hayton and Stothart conducting work or for those assembling Technicolor film music collections.
Condition matters sharply: the jump from VG (4.86 USD) to VG+ (7.03 USD) reflects collector preference for copies that preserve the original label printing and avoid groove wear.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number E 540 on the label spine and center label. The release notes confirm a yellow and black label stock, which distinguishes this pressing from later MGM reissues on different label designs.
Cross-check the 7 tracks against the liner notes: confirm that A1, A3, A4, B1, and B2 credit The Unfinished Dance, A2 credits The Pirate, and A3 also appears in Words and Music (indicating a shared composition). The 10-inch format is critical—this is not a 12-inch LP.
Grade by examining the label for foxing or discoloration, the vinyl surface for dust-induced play wear in the grooves, and the jacket (if present) for water damage or edge splitting. A Mint copy shows no label wear and plays silently; VG+ copies show light label aging but retain full groove definition.
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Release notes
Tracks A1, A3, A4, B1, B2 from the MGM Technicolor Film "The Unfinished Dance".
Track A2 from the MGM Technicolor Film "The Pirate".
Track A3 from the MGM Technicolor Film "Words And Music".
Yellow and black label.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Is this the original 1951 MGM pressing or a later reissue?
This is the original 1951 US pressing on MGM Records, identified by catalogue E 540 and the yellow and black label stock noted in the release documentation. Later MGM reissues used different label designs and catalogue schemes.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 7.03 USD. This represents a copy with light label aging and minimal groove wear, suitable for regular play without audible surface noise.
How many copies are currently for sale?
10 copies are listed for sale across the market, with the lowest asking price at 1.56 USD. This supply level suggests the title is not scarce, though active collector interest (3 want) remains modest.
What films are represented on this album?
Five of the 7 tracks derive from the MGM Technicolor film The Unfinished Dance, one track from The Pirate, and one from Words and Music. The Unfinished Dance dominates the program, making this a partial soundtrack compilation rather than a complete score from any single film.
What is a Poor copy worth, and should I buy one?
A Poor copy is valued at 0.54 USD. At that grade, the record likely plays with significant surface noise and label damage. For 1.56 USD (the current lowest asking price), you may find a better-graded copy; Poor copies are primarily useful as reference material or for parts.