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Lincoln Mayorga – Lincoln Mayorga & Distinguished Colleagues - Volume III
1974 · US · Sheffield Lab · Vinyl LP Album Limited Edition Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Dec 22, 2025
- MMint
- $21.85
- NMNear Mint
- $19.55
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.95
- VGVery Good
- $10.35
- G+Good Plus
- $5.75
- GGood
- $3.45
- FFair
- $2.30
- PPoor
- $1.15
128 copies listed on Discogs from $1.44.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- SL 5-6M
- Runout — side B
- SL 6-6M
- Matrix / runout
- SL-5SL-6
- Recorded At
- The Mastering Lab
Specifications
- Artist
- Lincoln Mayorga
- Style
- Fusion, Contemporary Jazz, Easy Listening
- Year
- 1974
- Label
- Sheffield Lab
- Catalog number
- Lab-1
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1The Perfect Song - My Love
- A2America
- A3That Certain Feeling - Oh Lord, I'm On My Way
- A4Camarillo
- B1You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
- B2Le Grand Medley - Madeleine Theme, Waterfront Song, Elise Theme
- B3From Menaggio To Bellagio
- B4King Porter Stomp
- Producer
- Doug Sax
- Producer, Arranged By
- Lincoln Mayorga
- Engineer [Design]
- Bud Wyatt
- Engineer [Design]
- Sherwood Sax
- Engineer [Recording]
- Bill Schnee
- Conductor [Side 1]
- Ted Dale
About this record
Sheffield Lab's 1974 pressing of Lincoln Mayorga & Distinguished Colleagues - Volume III carries a light green background with a flower design on the left, marking it as a distinct variant within the same catalogue number Lab-1. The dead-wax matrix strings SL 5-6M and SL 6-6M identify this US pressing, which was recorded directly from studio to master disc at Producer's Workshop and The Mastering Lab in Hollywood.
Demand sits at 142 want against 1150 have in the collector community, a ratio that reflects steady but not frenzied interest in this fusion-jazz limited edition.
What drives its value
The price spread on this pressing runs from 21.85 USD in Mint condition down to 1.15 USD in Poor, with the sweet spot for typical used copies landing between 14.95 USD (VG+) and 10.35 USD (VG). Currently 128 copies are listed for sale across the market, with the lowest asking price at 1.44 USD—well below the VG grade estimate, signaling either heavy wear or aggressive pricing.
The 1974 US Sheffield Lab pressing holds value above its German counterpart variants, both released the same year under Lab-1, because the domestic pressing commands collector preference for direct-to-disc jazz-fusion reissues. A 1975 US reissue also exists under the same catalogue number, making year and matrix verification essential to capture the original 1974 value tier.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Sheffield Lab label, catalogue number Lab-1, and the matrix runout strings SL 5-6M or SL 6-6M stamped in the dead wax of each side. The light green background with a flower design on the left distinguishes this variant from other 1974 Lab-1 pressings.
The album contains 8 tracks across stereo sides. To grade accurately, examine the vinyl surface under bright light: Mint (21.85 USD) shows no visible wear; NM (19.55 USD) allows only light dust; VG+ (14.95 USD) permits light surface marks but no audible noise; VG (10.35 USD) shows visible groove wear and light crackle; G+ (5.75 USD) has moderate scratches and surface noise.
Check the jacket for foxing, seam splits, and spine wear separately from the vinyl grade, as Sheffield Lab pressings from this era often show age in the cover despite clean vinyl.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Pressing variation, this has light green background with a flower design on the left.
Recorded from Studio Directly to Master Disc
Recorded at Producer's Workshop and The Mastering Lab, Hollywood.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for this pressing?
Lab-1, issued by Sheffield Lab in 1974 for the US market. The same catalogue number was used for German pressings and a 1975 US reissue, so matrix verification (SL 5-6M or SL 6-6M in the dead wax) is required to confirm the original 1974 US variant.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is estimated at 14.95 USD. This represents a record in light play condition with minimal surface marks but no audible defects during normal listening.
What does the light green background variant mean for value?
The light green background with a flower design on the left is a documented pressing variation of Lab-1. This visual distinction helps collectors identify the correct pressing, though the price guide does not separate variants by cover design—all 1974 US Lab-1 pressings trade within the same value range from 21.85 USD (Mint) to 1.15 USD (Poor).
How many copies are currently for sale?
128 copies are listed across the market, with the lowest asking price at 1.44 USD. This high inventory relative to the 142 collectors actively seeking it suggests patient buyers may find negotiable pricing below the VG estimate of 10.35 USD.
What is the difference between the US and German 1974 pressings?
Both were released in 1974 under Sheffield Lab catalogue Lab-1, but the US pressing (with matrix SL 5-6M or SL 6-6M) commands stronger collector demand and holds the price guide values listed here. The German variant, catalogued as Lab-1 (sl-5), trades at a discount. The light green background with flower design appears on the US pressing documented in the release notes.