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Magazine – Play
1980 · UK · Virgin · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 4, 2026
- MMint
- $52.11
- NMNear Mint
- $46.62
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $35.65
- VGVery Good
- $24.68
- G+Good Plus
- $13.71
- GGood
- $8.23
- FFair
- $5.48
- PPoor
- $2.74
52 copies listed on Discogs from $11.49.
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
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- Matrix / runout
- V2184 AV2184 BV-2184-A4 [lyre logo] 7 AV-2184-B4 [lyre logo] 4 AV-2184-A3 [lyre logo] CV-2184-B3 [lyre logo] AV-2184-A3 [lyre logo] AV-2184-B4 [lyre logo] 5 AV-2184-A4 [lyre logo] AV-2184-B4 [lyre logo] C D
- Recorded At
- Festival Hall, Melbourne
- Lacquer Cut At
- Utopia Studios
- Pressed By
- CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Give Me Everything4:27
- A2A Song From Under The Floorboards4:15
- A3Permafrost4:59
- A4The Light Pours Out Of Me4:46
- A5Model Worker2:57
- B1Parade6:05
- B2Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)3:49
- B3Because You're Frightened3:53
- B4Twenty Years Ago4:00
- B5Definitive Gaze3:48
- Producer
- Magazine
- Producer, Engineer
- John Brand
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Paul Frindle
- Photography By
- Christina Birrer
About this record
The CBS Pressing Plant in Aston Clinton produced this UK pressing of Magazine's Play in 1980, identifiable by the distinctive matrix runouts V-2184-A4 and V-2184-B4 with the lyre logo. The white labels feature black text with the artist and title aligned on the same line, a detail that helps distinguish this release.
Recorded live at Melbourne Festival Hall on 06/09/1980, this album captures a significant moment in the post-punk era.
What drives its value
Price variation for this pressing ranges from Mint at 51.41 USD to VG at 24.35 USD, indicating strong value retention for higher grades. The lowest recorded sale price is 11.49 USD with 52 copies currently available, reflecting a moderate market supply.
Demand is robust, with 337 collectors wanting this pressing against 2343 who already own it, underscoring its status among UK post-punk releases on Virgin. Its original 1980 UK pressing status places it above later reissues in desirability and price.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing, collectors should verify the UK origin and Virgin label with catalogue number V2184 or V.2184. The dead wax matrix runouts V-2184-A4 and V-2184-B4, each bearing the lyre logo and suffixes 7 A and 4 A respectively, are definitive identifiers.
The pressing plant is CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton, which is a key detail for authenticity. Grading should focus on the condition of this original pressing, where Mint copies command 51.41 USD and VG copies are valued at 24.35 USD, reflecting the importance of surface preservation on this release.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Some copies had a sticker: V2184 £3.99 DO NOT PAY MORE.
Labels are white with black text. Artist and title at the top on the same line. Side A: "Play. Magazine" Side B: "Magazine Play."
Recorded at Melbourne Festival Hall on 06/09/1980.
℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd.
Published by Virgin Music (Publishers] Ltd exc. B2 Carlin Music Corp
B2 is credited to both Sly Stone and his given name Sylvester Stewart.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the value of a near mint copy of this UK pressing?
A Near Mint (NM) copy of this UK pressing is valued at 46.00 USD according to the latest price guide.
How can I identify this specific pressing of Magazine's Play?
Look for catalogue numbers V2184 or V.2184 on the Virgin label, white labels with black text aligned on one line, and matrix runouts V-2184-A4 and V-2184-B4 with the lyre logo, pressed at CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton.
How many copies are currently for sale and what is the lowest price?
There are 52 copies currently listed for sale with the lowest price recorded at 11.49 USD.
What is the spread in value between Mint and VG+ conditions?
The price guide shows Mint copies at 51.41 USD and VG+ copies at 35.18 USD, highlighting a significant premium for top condition.
What recording detail is unique to this album?
This album was recorded live at Melbourne Festival Hall on 06/09/1980, a fact noted in the release notes that adds historical context.