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Michael Jackson – Off The Wall
1979 · US · Epic · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Apr 26, 2026
- MMint
- $207.56
- NMNear Mint
- $185.72
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $142.02
- VGVery Good
- $98.32
- G+Good Plus
- $54.62
- GGood
- $32.77
- FFair
- $21.85
- PPoor
- $10.92
111 copies listed on Discogs from $15.51.
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
- AL 35745BL 35745PAL 35745-3BAPBL 35745-2CDPAL 35745-2DPBL 35745-2CPAL 35745-3AJPBL 35745-2CAPAL 35745-2AKPBL 35745-2BBPAL 35745-3AEPBL 35745-2BP 1⅁ PAL 35745-3BKPBL 35745-2DAPAL 35745-2AMPBL 35745-2APBL 35745-2CFPAL 35745-3AGPBL 35745-2BKPAL 35745-6IAPAL-35745-3BA O PPBL 35745-2DA P OPAL 35745-3AK APBL 35745-2CD APAL 35745-3BA pPBL 35745-2CF D OPAL 35745-2C APBL 35745-2C CPAL 35745-2AM S I D 23PBL 35745-2AJ S 2 4 21P PAL 35745-2ARP PBL 35745-2BBP PAL 35745 - 3BEPAL 35745-3AK 0PBL 35725-2CD 0PBL-35745-2CC
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 074643574518
- Barcode (Printed)
- 0 7464-35745-1
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Pressing Plant ID
- P(Stamped in runout)
- Manufactured By
- Epic Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Recorded At
- Allen Zentz Recording
- Recorded At
- Westlake Studios
- Recorded At
- Cherokee Studios
- Mixed At
- Westlake Studios
- Mastered At
- A&M Studios
- Plated At
- Customatrix
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Specifications
- Artist
- Michael Jackson
- Genre
- Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Disco, Soul, Ballad, Funk
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- FE 35745
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 074643574518
Tracklist
- A1Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough6:02
- A2Rock With You3:38
- A3Working Day And Night5:12
- A4Get On The Floor4:44
- B1Off The Wall4:04
- B2Girlfriend3:04
- B3She's Out Of My Life3:36
- B4I Can't Help It4:27
- B5It's The Falling In Love3:46
- B6Burn This Disco Out3:38
- Co-producer [Co-produced By]
- Michael Jackson
- Producer [Produced By]
- Quincy Jones
- Mastered By
- Bernie Grundman
- Recorded By, Mixed By
- Bruce Swedien
- Photography By
- stephen harvey
About this record
The original 1979 US pressing of Off The Wall carries multiple runout variants—AL 35745, BL 35745, PAL 35745-3BA, and PBL 35745-2CD—each stamped at different stages of Epic Records' manufacturing cycle across CBS Inc. and Columbia Records Pressing Plant facilities in Pitman. This pressing history matters: the 'P' designation in the dead wax marks it as a pressing-plant artifact rather than a later reissue, a detail that anchors its identity in the original release window.
Demand remains steep—11101 collectors want this title against 28926 who own one—yet 111 copies currently trade at prices as low as 15.51 USD, signaling a wide gap between condition grades.
What drives its value
The 1979 US Epic pressing commands a sharp condition-based spread. A Mint copy reaches 207.56 USD, while Near Mint settles at 185.72 USD; VG+ drops to 142.02 USD, and a standard VG trades at 98.32 USD.
The floor—Poor condition—sits at 10.92 USD, but active listings cluster near 15.51 USD, the lowest current asking price across 111 available copies. This steep curve reflects the title's canonical status in funk-soul and disco history: original pressings from the Epic catalog FE 35745 hold their value far above reissues (the 2016 European Epic reissue, catalog 88875189421, does not command comparable premiums).
The want-to-have ratio of 11101 to 28926 underscores sustained collector interest, but the abundance of sub-20-USD listings suggests that worn copies flood the secondary market while pristine examples remain scarce.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number FE 35745 on the cover and label. The original 1979 US pressing will carry one of four runout codes—AL 35745, BL 35745, PAL 35745-3BA, or PBL 35745-2CD—etched or stamped in the dead wax; the 'P' prefix in PAL and PBL denotes Columbia Records Pressing Plant involvement.
The barcode is present on this edition. To grade accurately, examine the vinyl surface under bright light for hairline scratches, scuffs, and play wear; original pressings often show light dust marks even when unplayed.
Listen for surface noise during quiet passages—the ballad tracks and funk grooves will reveal groove wear quickly. Check the jacket for seam splits, foxing, and spine creasing; many 1979 copies show age in the cover stock.
A true Mint copy will exhibit no audible surface noise, pristine vinyl, and an unmarred jacket; NM allows only the faintest signs of handling. VG+ permits light play wear and minor jacket wear; VG accepts obvious but not heavy surface noise.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Release notes
"P' stamped in runouts denotes a pressing.
Rhythm tracks and vocals recorded at Allen Zentz Recording Horns recorded at Westlake Audio; Strings recorded at Cherokee Studios Mixed at Westlake Audio; Mastered at A&M Recording Studio, L.A.
I dedicate this to the year of the child & my mother - Love, M.J.
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 difference between the runout codes AL 35745, BL 35745, PAL 35745-3BA, and PBL 35745-2CD?
All four codes appear on original 1979 US Epic pressings of FE 35745 and indicate different manufacturing runs or sides pressed at different times. The 'P' prefix in PAL and PBL specifically denotes involvement of Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Pitman. These are not errors—they are sequential pressings from the same original release, each valid and part of the 1979 first pressing. Collectors do not typically assign premium value to one runout over another; condition and audible quality matter far more than which plant code appears in the wax.
How much is a VG+ copy of this 1979 pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 142.02 USD. This estimate reflects market data as of the guide's publication date. However, 111 copies are currently for sale, with the lowest asking price at 15.51 USD; that figure represents heavily played or damaged stock. VG+ pricing assumes a record with only light play wear, minimal surface noise, and a jacket with only minor handling marks—a realistic middle ground between NM and VG.
Is the 2016 European reissue worth less than the 1979 original?
Yes. The 2016 European Epic reissue (catalog 88875189421) does not command the price premiums of the original 1979 US pressing FE 35745. Reissues, even on the same label, typically trade significantly below originals because they lack the scarcity and historical provenance of first pressings. Collectors prioritize the 1979 US pressing for its original production run and its connection to the album's debut release window.
What is a Mint copy worth compared to a VG copy?
A Mint copy is valued at 207.56 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 98.32 USD. The difference reflects the rarity of unplayed or near-unplayed original pressings; most 1979 copies have been played and show audible wear. Mint examples must exhibit no surface noise, no jacket wear, and pristine vinyl—a threshold few 45-year-old records meet. VG copies, by contrast, are far more common in the market and represent the realistic condition of most originals still in circulation.
Why does the price guide list a lowest price of 15.51 USD when the VG price is 98.32 USD?
The lowest price of 15.51 USD reflects actual current listings—copies in Poor or Fair condition, heavily played, with significant surface noise and possible damage. The VG price of 98.32 USD is the guide's estimate for a record in Very Good condition (light play wear, minor surface noise). The gap illustrates the secondary market's reality: worn copies are abundant and cheap, while even modestly preserved originals command substantially higher prices. Most sub-20-USD listings represent stock suitable only for casual listening or parts.