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Leonard Cohen – Songs Of Leonard Cohen
1968 · US · Columbia · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jul 14, 2026
- MMint
- $115.68
- NMNear Mint
- $103.50
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $79.15
- VGVery Good
- $54.79
- G+Good Plus
- $30.44
- GGood
- $18.26
- FFair
- $12.18
- PPoor
- $6.09
23 copies listed on Discogs from $8.75.
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
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- XSM 118903XSM 118904XSM 11803-1AXSM 11804-1AXSM118903-1CXSM118904-1C
Specifications
- Artist
- Leonard Cohen
- Style
- Folk
- Year
- 1968
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- CS 9533
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Suzanne
- A2Master Song
- A3Winter Lady
- A4The Stranger Song
- A5Sisters Of Mercy
- B1So Long, Marianne
- B2Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye
- B3Stories Of The Street
- B4Teachers
- B5One Of Us Cannot Be Wrong
- Producer, Music Director [Musical Director]
- John Simon
- Written-By
- Leonard Cohen
- Photography By, Cover
- Machine
About this record
The 1968 US pressing of Songs of Leonard Cohen on Columbia carries the original red two-eye 360 Degree Sound label and commands a steep premium over later reissues—a Mint copy trades near 115.68 USD while the same title's 1970 and 1971 variants occupy a different market tier entirely. The dead-wax matrix codes XSM 118903, XSM 118904, XSM 11803-1A, and XSM 11804-1A confirm the first pressing, though no pressing plant mark appears in the runouts.
Demand is substantial: 3140 collectors want this edition against 10945 who own one, and 23 copies are currently for sale.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire valuation story on this first pressing. A Mint copy reaches 115.68 USD, but the market drops sharply as grade declines: NM sits at 103.50 USD, VG+ at 79.15 USD, and VG at 54.79 USD—a cliff that reflects how collectors prize original labels and dead-wax clarity.
The lowest asking price across the 23 active listings is 8.75 USD, indicating distressed or heavily played copies flood the bargain tier. The 1970 and 1971 reissues (same catalogue CS 9533 on Columbia and CBS respectively) trade at lower floors, making the original's red label and early matrix codes the determinant of value.
Community want-to-have ratio of 3140 to 10945 suggests steady but not frenzied demand—this is a canonical folk record, not a scarcity hunt.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the first pressing by the red two-eye 360 Degree Sound label and the catalogue number CS 9533 (stereo) or CL 2733 (mono). Inspect the dead-wax runouts for the matrix codes XSM 118903, XSM 118904, XSM 11803-1A, or XSM 11804-1A; the absence of pressing plant initials or Customatrix marks is consistent with early Columbia pressings.
The lyric sheet insert should accompany the record. Grade by examining the label for ring wear and foxing (red labels show age readily), the vinyl surface for hairline scratches under light, and the jacket for seam splits and corner creasing.
A VG+ copy shows light surface marks audible only between tracks, while VG copies exhibit occasional pops during quiet passages. The stereo/mono designation appears on the label top left; confirm it matches your copy.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
This is the 1st Pressing, 1967. Red "two-eye" "360 Degree Sound" label. There are no discernable pressing plant indications or Customatrix marks in runouts.
Release comes with a lyric sheet insert
Top left, Columbia logo preceded by: "Stereo CS 9533" "Mono CL 2733"
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ pressing is valued at 79.15 USD. This estimate reflects the market as recorded in the guide; actual sales depend on label condition, insert presence, and buyer preference for the red two-eye pressing over later variants.
What is the difference between the 1968 and 1970 US pressings?
Both carry the same catalogue number CS 9533, but the 1968 first pressing bears the red two-eye 360 Degree Sound label and commands a premium. The 1970 reissue uses a different label design and trades at a lower floor, making it a budget alternative for listeners unconcerned with pressing provenance.
Why is there such a big jump from VG to VG+ pricing?
VG copies are valued at 54.79 USD while VG+ copies reach 79.15 USD. The gap reflects collector preference for records that show minimal handling—VG+ copies retain label gloss and vinyl clarity that justify the premium on a canonical first pressing where condition is the primary differentiator.
Should I buy the cheapest copy listed at 8.75 USD?
The lowest asking price of 8.75 USD likely represents a heavily played or damaged copy; at that tier, expect significant surface noise, label wear, and possible warping. If you want an audible, playable copy, budget toward the VG range (54.79 USD) or higher.
Is the UK 1971 CBS pressing worth less than the US 1968 Columbia?
Yes. The 1971 CBS pressing (catalogue SBPG 63241) occupies a separate market tier below the original US pressing. UK pressings of this title are more common and trade at lower valuations, making them suitable if you prioritize affordability over first-pressing status.