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Neil Diamond – Beautiful Noise
1976 · Europe · CBS · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 19, 2026
- MMint
- $13.69
- NMNear Mint
- $12.25
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $9.37
- VGVery Good
- $6.49
- G+Good Plus
- $3.60
- GGood
- $2.16
- FFair
- $1.44
- PPoor
- $0.72
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
- €8.50ref VA-H5P2KMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇫🇷 Ships from France
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- CBS 86004-1AL 33965PAL-33965 Az S-86004-1A-3PAL-33965 Az S-86004-1A-4PAL-33965 Az S-86004-1A-2PAL-33965 Az S-86004-1A-1PAL-33965 Az S-86004-1A-1 1BPAL-33965 Az S-86004-2A-5PAL-33965 Az S-86004-2A-1PAL-33965 Az S-86004-2A-3PAL-33965 Az S-86004-1A-1 1APAL-33965 Az S-86004-1A-6
- Runout — side B
- CBS 86004-2BL 33965PBL-33965- Az S-86004-1B-2PBL-33965- Az S-86004-1B-3PBL-33965- Az S-86004-1B-4PBL-33965- Az S-86004-2B-3PBL-33965- Az S-86004-2B-1PBL-33965- Az S-86004-1B-1 1BPBL-33965- Az S-86004-2B-2PBL-33965- Az S-86004-IB-3PBL-33965- Az S-86004-2B-4
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA, ASCAP
- Price Code
- Ⓨ
- Recorded At
- Shangri-La, Malibu, CA
- Recorded At
- The Village Recorder
- Recorded At
- Kendun Recorders
- Mixed At
- Kendun Recorders
- Mastered At
- Kendun Recorders
- Made By
- Shorewood Packaging
- Pressed By
- CBS, Haarlem
Specifications
- Artist
- Neil Diamond
- Style
- Soft Rock
- Year
- 1976
- Label
- CBS
- Catalog number
- CBS 86004
- Country
- Europe
Tracklist
- A1Beautiful Noise3:27
- A2Stargazer2:42
- A3Lady-Oh3:52
- A4Don't Think … Feel3:26
- A5Surviving The Life3:43
- A6If You Know What I Mean3:42
- B1Street Life2:59
- B2Home Is A Wounded Heart2:42
- B3Jungletime3:10
- B4Signs4:20
- B5Dry Your Eyes3:22
- Producer
- Robbie Robertson
- Mastered By [Mastering Engineer]
- Kent Duncan
- Mastered By [Mastering Engineer]
- Rick Collins
- Mixed By [Mixing Engineer]
- John Calder
- Mixed By [Mixing Engineer]
- Neil Brody
- Engineer [Recording Engineer]
- Ed Anderson
About this record
The CBS 86004 European pressing of Neil Diamond's Beautiful Noise carries sunburst labels and a gatefold sleeve printed in Holland, with the dual catalogue numbers CBS 86004 and PC 33965 stamped on the labels. The dead-wax matrix strings CBS 86004-1 and CBS 86004-2 (etched), paired with AL 33965 and BL 33965 (stamped), identify this as a CBS Haarlem pressing rather than the Shorewood Packaging variant.
A printed inner sleeve documents recording sessions at Shangri-La, Village Recorder, and Kendun Recorders, though the back-cover tracklist does not match the actual track sequence on the 11-song album.
What drives its value
This 1976 European pressing trades on condition spread and market saturation. A Mint copy reaches 13.69 USD, while VG+ sits at 9.37 USD and VG at 6.49 USD—a steep drop reflecting how wear degrades soft-rock pressings.
The lowest asking price stands at 0.06 USD across 461 copies for sale, signalling oversupply relative to demand: 6312 collectors have the title against only 48 who want it. The 1977 Czechoslovak CBS reissue (catalogue 1 13 2216) offers an alternative, but this Holland pressing commands modest premiums for its gatefold and documented studio provenance.
Community rating of 3.57 across 387 votes suggests middling collector enthusiasm.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the CBS 86004 catalogue number on back cover, spine, and labels, with PC 33965 in parentheses on the label itself. The matrix runout CBS 86004-1 or CBS 86004-2 (etched into the dead wax) and AL 33965 or BL 33965 (stamped) verify CBS Haarlem manufacture.
The gatefold sleeve bears Made in Holland and InterPak I by Shorewood Packaging imprints. Grade by examining the sunburst label printing for foxing, the inner sleeve for creasing, and the vinyl surface for hairline scratches under light.
The absence of a barcode distinguishes this from later reissues. Play-test at low volume to detect surface noise that accumulates in the groove walls of soft-rock pressings, which often show wear before visual inspection reveals it.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Release notes
Sunburst CBS labels. Gatefold sleeve. Printed inner sleeve with photo and credits. Tracklist printed on back cover does not match the actual track sequence.
(Label) MADE IN HOLLAND ℗ 1976 CBS Inc.
(Inner) Recording Studios Shangri-La, Village Recorder & Kendun Recorders. All music ASCAP © 1976 CBS, Inc.
(Sleeve) ℗ 1976 CBS Inc. / © 1976 CBS Inc. / […] / InterPak I by Shorewood Packaging / Printed in Holland
The PAL- and PBL-strings are etched and so is Az, the rest is stamped.
Cat# CBS 86004 on the back cover, spine and labels. Cat# PC 33965 on the labels between parentheses.
and appear courtesy of . appears courtesy of . appears courtesy of . appears courtesy of .
Special thanks to Marjorie, Elyn & Jesse for their inspirations.
Appreciations , Bruce Sachs, Frans Reyers, , , Don G. & His Boys.
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 catalogue number for this European pressing?
CBS 86004 appears on the back cover, spine, and labels. The secondary catalogue PC 33965 is printed in parentheses on the label itself. Both numbers identify the same 1976 Holland pressing.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is estimated at 9.37 USD. This reflects the condition-dependent market: Mint copies reach 13.69 USD, while VG drops to 6.49 USD, so grading accuracy is critical.
What distinguishes the dead-wax matrix on this pressing?
The runout strings CBS 86004-1 and CBS 86004-2 are etched into the vinyl, while AL 33965 and BL 33965 are stamped. This mix of etching and stamping is specific to CBS Haarlem pressings and differs from Shorewood Packaging variants.
Is there a barcode on this pressing?
No. This 1976 European pressing carries no barcode, which is typical of CBS releases from that era. Later reissues and different pressings may include one.
How does demand compare to supply for this title?
Demand is weak: 48 collectors want it against 6312 who own one, and 461 copies are currently for sale. The lowest asking price is 0.06 USD, indicating significant oversupply in the secondary market.