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Data as of Oct 11, 2026
Madness – Absolutely
1980 · Japan · Stiff Records · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 11, 2026
- MMint
- $41.74
- NMNear Mint
- $37.34
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $28.56
- VGVery Good
- $19.77
- G+Good Plus
- $10.98
- GGood
- $6.59
- FFair
- $4.39
- PPoor
- $2.20
10 copies listed on Discogs from $11.81.
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
- ¥1888ref VA-TRXM5Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇯🇵 Ships from Japan
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Rights society
- JASRAC
- Price Code
- ¥2,500
- Made By
- Victor Musical Industries, Inc.
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Baggy Trousers
- A2Embarrassment
- A3E.R.N.I.E.
- A4Close Escape
- A5Not Home Today
- A6On The Beat Pete
- A7Solid Gone
- B1Take It Or Leave It
- B2Shadow Of Fear
- B3Disappear
- B4Overdone
- B5In The Rain
- B6You Said
- B7Return Of The Los Palmas 7
About this record
This 1980 Japanese pressing of Madness' Absolutely carries catalogue VIP-6741 and was manufactured by Victor Musical Industries, Inc.—a detail that separates it from the UK original and most Western reissues. Demand slightly edges supply in the collector base: 155 want it against 151 who own one, a rare equilibrium that signals sustained interest without artificial scarcity.
What drives its value
The price spread on this pressing reflects condition-dependent collector behavior. A Mint copy commands 41.74 USD, while a VG+ drops to 28.56 USD and a VG settles at 19.77 USD—a steep fall-off that punishes wear on Japanese pressings, which collectors often prize for their pressing quality and tonal character.
The lowest current asking price sits at 11.81 USD with 10 copies listed for sale, indicating steady availability rather than rarity. The near-parity between want (155) and have (151) counts suggests this Japanese edition occupies a middle tier: sought by format completists and Madness specialists, but not scarce enough to command UK-original premiums.
Victor's manufacturing reputation supports the VG+ and Mint valuations, where clean copies hold their ground.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number VIP-6741 (or SEEZ-29) on the front cover and label. The Victor Musical Industries, Inc. credit appears in the dead wax or label fine print—cross-reference against UK Stiff Records pressings, which omit this plant attribution.
The 14-track count matches the original tracklist; verify the spine and back cover carry Japanese text or bilingual labeling, a hallmark of Japan-market releases from this era. Examine the runout groove for Victor's stamped plant code if legible.
Grade conservatively: Japanese pressings from 1980 often show light surface noise even in VG+ condition due to pressing compound formulation. Check for hairline scratches under angled light; the price differential between VG+ (28.56 USD) and VG (19.77 USD) is substantial enough that a single light scratch can drop the grade.
Warping is rare on Victor pressings but verify flatness before purchase.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Frequently asked
How much is a VG+ copy of this Japanese pressing worth?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 28.56 USD according to current price-guide data. This represents a significant step down from Mint (41.74 USD) and NM (37.34 USD), reflecting collector sensitivity to any surface wear on Japanese pressings, which are prized for their manufacturing precision.
Why is the price so different between VG and VG+?
The VG+ grade (28.56 USD) versus VG grade (19.77 USD) gap underscores how Japanese pressings are valued: buyers of higher-grade copies expect near-pristine surfaces and minimal play wear. Even light surface noise or hairline scratches drop a copy into VG territory, triggering a steep price correction.
Is this the same as the UK original pressing?
No. This is a Japan-market release manufactured by Victor Musical Industries, Inc., distinct from the UK Stiff Records original. The catalogue number VIP-6741 and Victor plant attribution confirm the pressing origin. Japanese pressings of this era are often preferred by collectors for pressing quality, though they command lower resale prices than UK firsts.
How many copies are currently for sale?
Ten copies are listed for sale at the lowest asking price of 11.81 USD. This indicates steady availability in the secondary market, so buyers should not feel pressured by scarcity, though condition-graded copies at VG+ or higher are less common.
What does the want/have ratio tell me?
155 collectors want this pressing against 151 who own one—a near-perfect balance. This suggests the record is neither overlooked nor artificially inflated by hype; it appeals to Madness completists and ska format collectors at a sustainable level of demand.