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Paul Gonsalves – Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'
1974 · Spain · Black Lion Records · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $17.33
- NMNear Mint
- $15.51
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $11.86
- VGVery Good
- $8.21
- G+Good Plus
- $4.56
- GGood
- $2.74
- FFair
- $1.82
- PPoor
- $0.91
7 copies listed on Discogs from $3.50.
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
- €50ref VA-A5H92Media NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇪🇸 Ships from Spain
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Rights society
- SGAE
- Depósito Legal
- B. 46433-1974
- Record Company
- Discophon, S.A.
- Manufactured By
- Discophon, S.A.
- Printed By
- LIM (2)
- Recorded At
- National Recording Studios, New York City
Specifications
- Artist
- Paul Gonsalves
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Contemporary Jazz, Cool Jazz
- Year
- 1974
- Label
- Black Lion Records, Discophon
- Catalog number
- (S) 4257
- Country
- Spain
Tracklist
- A1B.P. Blues6:05
- A2Lotus Blossom4:23
- A3Don't Blame Me2:45
- A4Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin'3:20
- B1Hi Ya Sue4:38
- B2Angel Eyes4:18
- B3Im In The Market For You2:30
- B4Tea For Two5:49
- Producer
- Michael James
- Producer
- Stanley Dance
- Engineer [Remix]
- Carlos Olms
- Photography By
- David Redfern
About this record
Black Lion Records issued this Paul Gonsalves and Ray Nance session through the Spanish Discophon pressing plant in 1974, catalogue (S) 4257, without a barcode. The 7 copies currently listed for sale sit well below the guide price of 17.33 for Mint condition, signaling either tight supply or collector indifference to this particular European pressing.
What drives its value
Condition stratification is acute on this Spanish pressing: a Mint copy commands 17.33 USD, while Near Mint drops to 15.51, VG+ settles at 11.86, and a VG copy trades at 8.21. The current lowest asking price of 3.5 USD across 7 active listings suggests soft demand relative to the 33 collectors who own one against only 5 seeking it.
The Discophon pressing plant attribution and barcode absence are markers of the original 1974 Spanish release rather than later reissues. Contemporary Jazz and Cool Jazz styling on an 8-track LP keeps this in a narrow collector lane; the want-to-have ratio of 5 to 33 reflects modest appeal even among jazz vinyl specialists.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by the label pair Black Lion Records and Discophon, catalogue (S) 4257 printed on the sleeve and label. The Discophon, S.A. pressing plant credit appears in the dead wax or on the label itself.
Absence of a barcode on the back cover is consistent with 1974 Spanish manufacturing. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (17.33) shows no visible wear; Near Mint (15.51) permits only the faintest signs of handling; VG+ (11.86) allows light surface marks that do not affect playback; VG (8.21) shows moderate marks but plays cleanly.
The 8-track configuration and Contemporary Jazz / Cool Jazz designation should match the label and inner sleeve. Verify the label color and typeface against documented Discophon pressings from this era to rule out later reissues or bootlegs.
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Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 11.86 USD. This represents the midpoint between VG (8.21) and Near Mint (15.51), reflecting light surface marks that do not impair playback. The current lowest asking price of 3.5 USD suggests negotiation room below guide.
Why is there such a wide gap between Mint and VG prices?
Mint (17.33) to VG (8.21) represents a 1974 Spanish pressing with no reissue safety net; original condition is rare and commands a premium. Once a copy shows even moderate wear, the scarcity premium evaporates because the 5 want-list entries do not justify paying for condition on a title with only 33 in collector hands.
How do I confirm this is the original 1974 Discophon pressing and not a reissue?
Check for the barcode: this pressing has none, which is consistent with 1974 Spanish manufacture. Verify the pressing plant credit reads Discophon, S.A. in the dead wax or on the label. The catalogue number (S) 4257 should appear on both the Black Lion Records and Discophon label variants. Later reissues typically carry a barcode and different label typography.
Is this a rare record?
Rarity is relative: 33 collectors own one, but only 5 are actively seeking it, suggesting limited collector demand rather than scarcity. The 7 copies currently for sale indicate that clean stock does surface, but the want-to-have ratio of 5 to 33 shows this is a specialist title within Contemporary Jazz and Cool Jazz circles rather than a sought-after standard.
What should I pay for a copy in good condition?
A VG+ copy is priced at 11.86 USD in the guide; a VG copy at 8.21 USD. The current lowest asking price of 3.5 USD across 7 listings suggests the market is softer than the guide, so negotiation below guide is realistic. Condition matters sharply on this pressing—the 17.33 Mint price versus 2.74 for G condition shows that wear erodes value quickly.