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Lou Monte – Lazy Mary / The Sheik Of Araby
1990 · US · Collectables · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 9, 2026
- MMint
- $4.31
- NMNear Mint
- $3.86
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $2.95
- VGVery Good
- $2.04
- G+Good Plus
- $1.13
- GGood
- $0.68
- FFair
- $0.45
- PPoor
- $0.23
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
- $2.95ref VA-59KFBMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
The Discogs price estimate is a separate reference; offer prices above are sellers’ own.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- DPE1-1081-ADPE1-1081-A-1
- Runout — side B
- DPE1-1081-BDPE1-1081 B-1
- Record Company
- Collectables Records Corp.
Specifications
Tracklist
- ALazy Mary (Luna Mezzo Mare)2:38
- BThe Sheik Of Araby (Italian Style)2:11
About this record
Collectables pressed this Lou Monte big-band 45 in 1990 as a reissue of a much older recording, stamping catalogue 4589 into the label and routing the master through multiple dead-wax iterations (DPE1-1081-A, -B, -A-1, and B-1 variants exist). The 1990 US pressing sits well below the original's collectibility, with 26 copies currently on the market at a floor of 1.25 USD — a crowded tier where condition determines nearly all resale value.
What drives its value
This 1990 Collectables reissue trades on novelty and nostalgia rather than scarcity. A Mint copy reaches 4.31 USD, while a VG+ specimen settles at 2.95 USD and a played VG copy drops to 2.04 USD — a steep slide that reflects how heavily wear punishes a record with minimal collector premium to begin with.
The lowest asking price of 1.25 USD across 26 active listings underscores weak demand: only 7 collectors want it against 43 who own one, a ratio suggesting surplus stock from the reissue run. As a 1990 domestic pressing rather than an original, it commands no pressing-plant prestige or scarcity markup.
Condition is the sole lever; even Mint copies struggle to exceed 4.31 USD.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Collectables label, catalogue number 4589, and the seven-inch 45 RPM format. The matrix runout will read one of four variants: DPE1-1081-A or DPE1-1081-B on the original stamper, or DPE1-1081-A-1 and DPE1-1081 B-1 on later tool revisions — all legitimate for this 1990 US release.
The record carries no barcode. Grade by examining both sides: "Lazy Mary" on the A-side and "The Sheik Of Araby" on the B-side.
Look for hairline scratches in the groove, label scuff, and warp; even light surface noise will drop a copy from NM (3.86 USD) into VG+ (2.95 USD) territory. The thin vinyl and lightweight pressing typical of 1990 reissues makes this record prone to light warping; check flatness under a light source.
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Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Frequently asked
Is this the original Lou Monte recording or a reissue?
This is a 1990 reissue pressed by Collectables, a budget reissue label. The original Lou Monte recording dates from decades earlier; Collectables licensed and reissued it for the domestic US market in 1990 under catalogue 4589. Reissues command far lower prices than originals.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 2.95 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide's last update; actual sales may vary. The lowest asking price across all 26 copies for sale is 1.25 USD, well below the VG+ estimate.
Why are there four different matrix codes for the same release?
The variants DPE1-1081-A, -B, -A-1, and B-1 represent different stamper tools or pressing runs within the 1990 Collectables manufacturing cycle. Both the A and B sides received at least one tool revision (the -1 suffix), likely due to wear or quality issues during the pressing run. All four are legitimate for this catalogue number and year.
What is a Mint copy worth compared to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 4.31 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 2.04 USD according to the price guide. The gap reflects how condition dominates value on low-premium reissues; even pristine copies fetch under five dollars.
Should I buy this record as an investment?
No. With 43 collectors owning it against only 7 wanting one, supply far exceeds demand. The 1990 reissue status and lack of pressing-plant rarity mean no scarcity premium exists. At 1.25 USD floor and 4.31 USD peak, the upside is minimal and resale will be slow.