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Mormon Tabernacle Choir – A Grand Night For Singing
1979 · US · Columbia Masterworks · Vinyl LP
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $16.33
- NMNear Mint
- $14.61
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $11.18
- VGVery Good
- $7.74
- G+Good Plus
- $4.30
- GGood
- $2.58
- FFair
- $1.72
- PPoor
- $0.86
16 copies listed on Discogs from $3.92.
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
- $15ref VA-KKYFTMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Specifications
- Artist
- Mormon Tabernacle Choir
- Style
- Contemporary
- Year
- 1979
- Label
- Columbia Masterworks
- Catalog number
- M 35170
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1It's A Grand Night For Singing2:53
- A2The Heather On The Hill4:57
- A3On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)4:38
- A4Oklahoma3:21
- A5If I Loved You3:47
- B1Seventy Six Trombones2:33
- B2Look To The Rainbow4:25
- B3There But For You Go I3:41
- B4My Favourite Things1:48
- B5Welcome Home4:15
- Conductor
- Jerold Ottley
About this record
Catalogue M 35170 on Columbia Masterworks shows a 16 copies in active circulation against only 1 collector want, signaling a glut of supply relative to demand. The 1979 pressing pairs the Mormon Tabernacle Choir with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra under Jerold Ottley across 10 tracks of contemporary classical and folk arrangements.
A Mint copy trades at 16.33 USD, but the lowest asking price sits at 3.92 USD—a gap that reflects condition sensitivity and the shallow collector base for this title.
What drives its value
Price spreads sharply by condition on this US Columbia Masterworks release. Mint copies command 16.33 USD, while NM drops to 14.61 USD and VG+ settles at 11.18 USD; a VG copy falls to 7.74 USD.
The lowest current asking price of 3.92 USD reflects heavily played or damaged stock. With 16 copies for sale and only 1 collector want against 38 who own it, this 1979 pressing sits in a buyer's market.
The contemporary classical-folk hybrid on Masterworks—a reissue-heavy label—carries less collector cachet than original pressings of the same era, depressing resale value even in strong condition.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by the Columbia Masterworks label imprint and catalogue number M 35170 on the front cover and spine. The LP contains 10 tracks of arrangements by Jerold Ottley.
Check the dead wax for plant codes or matrix information to distinguish this 1979 US pressing from later reissues or international variants. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and groove wear; even light play will drop a copy from Mint (16.33 USD) to NM (14.61 USD).
Listen for surface noise during quiet passages—the orchestral arrangements expose pressing defects. Sleeve condition matters separately; Columbia Masterworks gatefolds from this era often show foxing or seam splits.
A VG+ copy (11.18 USD) should have minimal audible wear and a clean, unfaded cover.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of M 35170 worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 11.18 USD. This reflects the condition tier between VG (7.74 USD) and NM (14.61 USD), and represents an estimate as of the guide's last update.
Why is the lowest asking price 3.92 USD when VG copies are listed at 7.74 USD?
The 3.92 USD floor price likely represents a heavily played or damaged copy grading below VG, or a seller clearing stock quickly. With 16 copies for sale, competition drives some listings below standard guide values for lower conditions.
How many copies are currently listed for sale?
16 copies are actively for sale across the tracked market. Against only 1 collector want and 38 who already own the record, supply far exceeds demand.
What is the difference between a Mint and NM copy of this pressing?
A Mint copy is priced at 16.33 USD versus 14.61 USD for NM. The 1979 pressing shows condition-dependent pricing, so even minimal play or storage marks drop value noticeably.
Is this a first pressing or a reissue?
The 1979 date and Columbia Masterworks label indicate this is likely a mid-catalogue reissue rather than an original release. Masterworks specialized in classical reissues and compilations, which typically command lower collector premiums than original label pressings from the same era.