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Lily Tomlin – On Stage
1977 · US · Arista · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 4, 2026
- MMint
- $8.74
- NMNear Mint
- $7.82
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $5.98
- VGVery Good
- $4.14
- G+Good Plus
- $2.30
- GGood
- $1.38
- FFair
- $0.92
- PPoor
- $0.46
31 copies listed on Discogs from $0.44.
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
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AB 4142 SAP AB4142A-RE-2 Al Brown FW/aB
- Runout — side B
- AB 4142 SBP AB4142 B-RE-2 Al Brown FW/aB
- Price Code
- 0798(Spine)
- Pressing Plant ID
- P(Runouts)
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Recorded At
- Biltmore Theatre
- Mixed At
- Biltmore Theatre
- Recorded At
- Location Recorders
- Mixed At
- Studio 21 Sound, New York
- Mastered At
- Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
- Lacquer Cut At
- Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs
Specifications
- Artist
- Lily Tomlin
- Genre
- Non-Music, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Comedy
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- Arista
- Catalog number
- AB 4142
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Theater Goer And Shopping Bag Lady3:58
- A2Mrs. Judith Beasley (Unnatural Resources)2:00
- A3Lud And Marie Meet Dracula's Daughter (A Tale Of Teen-age Tyranny)5:17
- A4Ernestine (Phone Company Commercial)2:50
- A5Tell Miss Sweeney Goodbye8:42
- A6Shopping Bag Lady And UFO Guy1:27
- B1Glenna - A Child Of The 60's21:11
- B2Lily And Shopping Bag Lady1:38
- Concept By, Producer, Written-By, Directed By
- Jane Wagner
- Producer [Sound Production], Edited By, Mixed By
- Bob Tischler
- Mastered By
- Al Brown
- Mixed By
- Gerald Krulewicz
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Aaron Baron
- Engineer [Remote Recording]
- Joe Jorgensen
About this record
Pressed at Columbia Records' Pitman plant in 1977, this Arista comedy LP carries the "P" stamp in its runout matrix (AB 4142 SA and AB 4142 SB sides), marking it as a pressing rather than an original cut. Recorded live at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City and edited by Bob Tischler at Studio 21 Sound, the album documents Lily Tomlin's Broadway show "Appearing Nightly," conceived and produced by Jane Wagner.
With 350 collectors owning copies against only 24 seeking one, supply far outpaces demand, and the price floor sits at 0.44 USD across 31 active listings.
What drives its value
The price guide for this Arista pressing spans from 8.74 USD in Mint condition down to 0.44 USD at the lowest current asking price, a steep drop that reflects the glut of available copies. A Mint example commands 8.74 USD, while Near Mint drops to 7.82 USD, VG+ settles at 5.98 USD, and VG copies trade at 4.14 USD.
The 31 copies currently for sale indicate a soft market; the community data shows 350 collectors have this title against only 24 wanting it, a ratio that suppresses value across all grades. As a 1977 comedy spoken-word release on a major label, it lacks the scarcity or collectibility of original pressings from smaller runs, making condition the only meaningful variable for pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Arista catalogue number AB 4142 on the front cover and spine. The runout matrix on Side A reads AB 4142 SA, and Side B reads AB 4142 SB; both are stamped with "P" prefix (P AB4142A-RE-2 Al Brown FW/aB and P AB4142 B-RE-2 Al Brown FW/aB), denoting a pressing from the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Pitman.
The album contains 8 tracks and was recorded live at the Biltmore Theatre, New York City, with sound mixed by Gerald Krulewicz. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under bright light: Mint (8.74 USD) shows no play wear; Near Mint (7.82 USD) has minimal signs of handling; VG+ (5.98 USD) displays light surface marks but plays cleanly; VG (4.14 USD) shows visible groove wear and light crackle.
The jacket should be examined for creasing, seam splits, and ink fading; the lack of a barcode confirms the 1977 US pressing.
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Listen
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Release notes
"P" stamped in runouts denotes a pressing.
On Stage" conceived And produced by Jane Wagner
From The Broadway show "Appearing Nightly"
Edited And Mixed by Bob Tischler at Studio 21 Sound, New York, N.Y. Recorded live a The Biltmore Theatre, New York City Sound mixed in The Theatre by Gerald Krulewicz Special Thanks: George Boyd, Tom Davis, Al Franken, Bobby Goldberg, Murray The "K", Pat Kingsley, Roberta Klein, Liz Saron, Marilyn Suzanne Miller, Sheila Nevins, Pat Newcomb, Mugsy Peabody, Phil Ramone, Richard Tomlin, And Rod Warren
(P) & (C) 1977 Arista Records, Inc. 6 West 57th Street, New York, N.Y. 10019 A Subsidiary Of Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. Printed in U.S.A. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation Of applicable laws.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What does the "P" stamp in the runout matrix mean?
The "P" prefix on this pressing (P AB4142A-RE-2 Al Brown FW/aB on Side A and P AB4142 B-RE-2 Al Brown FW/aB on Side B) denotes that the vinyl was pressed at the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Pitman, rather than cut as an original master. This is standard notation for reissues and production pressings.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 5.98 USD. However, the current market floor across 31 active listings sits at 0.44 USD, indicating that actual selling prices may be significantly lower than guide estimates, particularly for this title with 350 copies in collector hands.
Why is this album so cheap compared to other 1977 Arista releases?
The community data reveals 350 collectors own this title against only 24 seeking it—a supply-to-demand ratio that floods the market. As a spoken-word comedy album from a major label, it lacks the scarcity or cultural cachet of music releases, and the abundance of copies keeps even Mint examples at only 8.74 USD.
Where was this album recorded and produced?
The album was recorded live at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City during Lily Tomlin's Broadway show "Appearing Nightly," conceived and produced by Jane Wagner. It was edited and mixed by Bob Tischler at Studio 21 Sound, New York, N.Y., with sound mixed in the theatre by Gerald Krulewicz.
How do I verify I have the correct 1977 pressing?
Check the catalogue number AB 4142 on the cover and spine. Examine the runout matrix on both sides: Side A should read AB 4142 SA with the full pressing code P AB4142A-RE-2 Al Brown FW/aB, and Side B should read AB 4142 SB with P AB4142 B-RE-2 Al Brown FW/aB. The absence of a barcode also confirms the 1977 US pressing from Arista Records.