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Leonard Cohen – Songs Of Leonard Cohen
1971 · UK · CBS · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Repress Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 11, 2026
- MMint
- $20.28
- NMNear Mint
- $18.14
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $13.87
- VGVery Good
- $9.60
- G+Good Plus
- $5.34
- GGood
- $3.20
- FFair
- $2.13
- PPoor
- $1.07
130 copies listed on Discogs from $0.59.
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 · 2
- €25ref VA-EV5FRMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇨🇭 Ships from Switzerland
- CHF 28ref VA-SA6HGMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇨🇭 Ships from Switzerland
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- S-63241-A2S63241A4S-63241-A3S-63241-A5S 63241 A4CBS S 63241 A5 22 AS 63241 A3 5 B
- Runout — side B
- S-63241-B2CBS-S-63241-B3S-63241-B3CBS·S·63241·B3 BS-63241-B2 5 F
- Pressed By
- CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Specifications
- Artist
- Leonard Cohen
- Style
- Folk
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- SBPG 63241
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- The Songs Of Leonard Cohen
- A1Suzanne3:47
- A2Master Song5:58
- A3Winter Lady2:14
- A4The Stranger Song5:05
- A5Sisters Of Mercy3:30
- B1So Long, Marianne5:37
- B2Hey, That's No Way To Say Goodbye3:05
- B3Stories Of The Street4:35
- B4Teachers2:58
- B5One Of Us Cannot Be Wrong4:25
- Producer, Music Director [Musical Director]
- John Simon
- Written-By
- Leonard Cohen
- Photography By, Cover
- Machine
About this record
The 1971 UK CBS pressing of Songs of Leonard Cohen carries multiple dead-wax variants—S-63241-A2, S-63241-B2, S63241A4, and CBS-S-63241-B3—all pressed at the Aston Clinton plant, marking this as a mid-catalogue reissue rather than the original 1968 Columbia US release. Demand sits at 689 want against 6055 in the community, a ratio that reflects steady collector interest in this folk standard without scarcity driving premiums.
What drives its value
This 1971 UK reissue trades on condition far more than rarity. A Mint copy reaches 20.28 USD, while a VG+ drops to 13.87 USD and VG settles at 9.60 USD—a steep slide that punishes any wear.
The lowest asking price sits at 0.59 USD with 130 copies for sale, indicating abundant supply; most collectors already own the title (6055 have it), so resale depends entirely on pressing variant and grade. The original 1968 Columbia US pressing commands different collector attention, making this UK reissue a secondary choice for budget-conscious buyers seeking the album rather than the pressing itself.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number SBPG 63241 (or 63241 on the sleeve) and the CBS label imprint. The dead-wax runout will show one of four variants: S-63241-A2 or S-63241-B2 (earlier stamping style), S63241A4, or CBS-S-63241-B3 (later style)—all legitimate pressings from the Aston Clinton plant.
The label carries Essex Music credit on side A1 and M.A.M. Music Ltd on A2–B5, with a 1967 copyright notice and Made In England statement.
There is no barcode. Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: at VG+ (13.87 USD), the record plays cleanly with minimal surface disturbance; at VG (9.60 USD), light crackle and occasional pops emerge during quiet passages; below VG, surface noise becomes intrusive.
Check the runout string under strong light to identify the specific variant, as CBS produced multiple pressings of this title across the decade.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
SBPG 63241 (CS 9533) on labels 63241 on sleeve. A1 Essex Music A2 to B5 M.A.M. Music Ltd ℗ 1967 Made In England
Similar release with CBS logo at different position on frontcover:
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
Is this the original Leonard Cohen debut?
No. The original Songs of Leonard Cohen was released by Columbia Records in the US in 1968 (catalogue CS 9533). This is a 1971 UK reissue on CBS, the British arm of the same parent company. The musical content is identical, but the pressing plant, label design, and dead-wax variants differ, making this a distinct physical object for collectors who pursue specific pressings.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 13.87 USD. This represents a record with light surface noise only during the quietest moments, no skips, and minimal visual wear to the playing surface. At this grade, the 1971 UK pressing remains playable and listenable without distraction.
How do I know which dead-wax variant I have?
Examine the runout groove (the blank vinyl spiral at the end of each side) under strong light with a magnifying glass. This 1971 UK pressing will show one of four stamps: S-63241-A2 or S-63241-B2 for earlier pressings, or S63241A4 and CBS-S-63241-B3 for later ones. All four are legitimate Aston Clinton pressings; variant rarity among them is not documented in the price guide, so grading matters more than which matrix you find.
Why is the price spread so wide between Mint and VG?
Mint (20.28 USD) versus VG (9.60 USD) reflects the collector preference for silent, unmarked copies. This album is common—6055 people own one—so buyers will not pay a premium for a worn copy when clean stock is available. The 130 copies currently for sale at 0.59 USD (the lowest price) show that heavily played or damaged examples struggle to move even at near-zero value.
Should I buy this pressing or hunt for the original US Columbia?
That depends on your goal. If you want the album to play, either works; the music is the same. If you collect pressings, the 1968 US original (CS 9533) typically commands higher collector interest and different dead-wax variants. This 1971 UK reissue is cheaper, more abundant, and a valid entry point into the title—but it will not appreciate as a scarce pressing because 6055 collectors already own copies and 130 more are for sale.