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Lily Tomlin – Modern Scream
1975 · US · Polydor · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 3, 2026
- MMint
- $2.87
- NMNear Mint
- $2.57
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $1.97
- VGVery Good
- $1.36
- G+Good Plus
- $0.76
- GGood
- $0.45
- FFair
- $0.30
- PPoor
- $0.15
20 copies listed on Discogs from $0.86.
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
- $2ref VA-HRXZYMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- PD 6051 Rev A PRC 3-1-11 KENDUN A PRC "HOW'M I GONNA MAKE PUDDING WITH JUST RAISINS"
- Runout — side B
- PD 6051 Rev B PRC 3-11-11 KENDUN A PRC "DO IT WITH THE DOOR OPEN - MARCH 30, 1971""
- Pressed By
- PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN
Specifications
- Artist
- Lily Tomlin
- Genre
- Non-Music
- Style
- Comedy
- Year
- 1975
- Label
- Polydor
- Catalog number
- PD 6051
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Lucille The Rubber Freak
- A2Suzie Sorority
- A3Edith Ann
- A4Dr. Dacey
- A5Mrs. Beasley: Consumer Tips
- B1Toni
- B2Ernestine
- B3Mrs. Beasley: Grrr
- B4Sister Boogie Woman
- Producer
- Jane Wagner
- Producer
- Lily Tomlin
About this record
This 1975 Polydor pressing of Lily Tomlin's Modern Scream exists in two distinct dead-wax variants, both stamped at PRC Recording Company in Richmond, Indiana—one marked Rev A with the runout 'HOW'M I GONNA MAKE PUDDING WITH JUST RAISINS' and the other Rev B dated 'DO IT WITH THE DOOR OPEN - MARCH 30, 1971'. The catalogue number PD 6051 identifies the original US issue, which survives today with modest collector interest: 448 users report ownership against 45 active want-list entries, signaling a soft secondary market for this comedy LP.
What drives its value
Modern Scream trades at a steep discount to its original retail value. The price guide spans from 0.15 USD (Poor condition) to 2.87 USD (Mint), with a VG+ copy estimated at 1.97 USD and VG at 1.36 USD.
Current market supply is thin but stable: 20 copies are listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 0.86 USD—well below the VG estimate. The have-to-want ratio (448 to 45) reflects the abundance of copies in circulation relative to collector demand.
As an original US pressing on Polydor rather than a reissue, this 1975 edition holds its place in the discography, but comedy LPs of this era command little premium; condition and the specific dead-wax variant (Rev A or Rev B) matter more for differentiation than rarity.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Polydor catalogue number PD 6051 on the front cover and label. The dead-wax matrix string is your key identifier: examine the runout groove for either 'PD 6051 Rev A PRC 3-1-11 KENDUN A PRC' followed by the pudding quote, or 'PD 6051 Rev B PRC 3-11-11 KENDUN A PRC' with the March 30, 1971 date.
Both variants were pressed at PRC Recording Company in Richmond, Indiana. The label itself should read Polydor with PD 6051 printed clearly.
Note that this pressing has no barcode. Grading hinges on vinyl surface condition (play wear, scratches, and dust-groove accumulation), label cleanliness, and jacket integrity.
A Mint copy will show no visible signs of play; VG+ permits light surface marks that do not affect playback; VG allows moderate wear but no skips.
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Frequently asked
What is the difference between the Rev A and Rev B pressings?
Both were pressed at PRC Recording Company in Richmond, Indiana, but the dead-wax runout strings differ. Rev A is marked 'PD 6051 Rev A PRC 3-1-11 KENDUN A PRC' with the phrase 'HOW'M I GONNA MAKE PUDDING WITH JUST RAISINS' in the runout. Rev B reads 'PD 6051 Rev B PRC 3-11-11 KENDUN A PRC' and includes 'DO IT WITH THE DOOR OPEN - MARCH 30, 1971'. Both are original 1975 US Polydor pressings; the revision code likely reflects a pressing run adjustment or a late-stage label change during production.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 1.97 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide's last update and reflects typical asking prices in the secondary market. Current listings show 20 copies available, with the lowest asking price at 0.86 USD, which undercuts the VG+ estimate and suggests soft demand.
What is the price range from Mint to Poor condition?
A Mint copy is estimated at 2.87 USD, while a Poor copy is valued at 0.15 USD. The mid-range (VG condition) sits at 1.36 USD. This wide spread reflects the minimal collector premium for comedy LPs; even pristine copies command only low double-digit cents above worn examples.
How do I confirm I have the correct pressing?
Check the label for Polydor and catalogue number PD 6051. Inspect the dead-wax runout groove with a magnifying glass or loupe: you will find either the Rev A or Rev B matrix string, both beginning with 'PD 6051 Rev' and including the PRC pressing plant identifier. The absence of a barcode on this 1975 pressing is also a marker of authenticity for this edition.
Why is this record so cheap compared to other 1975 LPs?
Comedy albums, particularly spoken-word and non-music releases, have never commanded strong collector premiums. Lily Tomlin's Modern Scream has 448 copies in circulation against only 45 active want-list entries, indicating abundant supply and modest demand. The original retail price was modest, and secondary-market values reflect the genre's limited appeal to vinyl collectors today.