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Paul McCartney – McCartney III
2020 · Worldwide · Capitol Records · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 9, 2026
- MMint
- $48.13
- NMNear Mint
- $43.07
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $32.93
- VGVery Good
- $22.80
- G+Good Plus
- $12.67
- GGood
- $7.60
- FFair
- $5.07
- PPoor
- $2.53
162 copies listed on Discogs from $8.60.
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
- $25ref VA-W6CBNMedia M · MintSleeve M🇺🇸 Ships from United States — album is brand new and still sealed in plastic.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- B0032854-01A (2) 21 MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 A1 JN-H STERLING 3513659B0032854-01A (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN Six BK23193-01 A1 JN-H STERLING 3513659B0032854-01A (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 A1 JN-H STERLING 3513659 IIEB0032854-01A (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 A1 +3 JN-H STERLING 3513659B0032854-01A (2) 3X MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 A1 JN-H STERLING 3513659B0032854-01A (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 A1 JN-H STERLING 3513659 V3
- Runout — side B
- B0032854-01B (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 B1 JN-H STERLING 3513659B0032854-01B (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 B1 JN-H STERLING 3513659 116B0032854-01B (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK 23193-01 B1 JN-H STERLING 3513659 V I VB0032854-01B (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 B1 JN-H STERLING 3513659 △=2B0032854-01B (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 B1 JN-H STERLING JIT 3513659B0032854-01B (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 B1 JN-H STERLING 3513659 T=2B0032854-01B (2) MADE IN ROCKDOWN BK23193-01 B1 +=6 JN-H STERLING 3513659
- Barcode (UPC-A Scanned)
- 602435136592
- Barcode (Text)
- 6 02435 13659 2
- Rights society
- BIEM/SDRM
- Label Code
- LC 00148
- Record Company
- Capitol Records
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Pressed By
- Optimal Media GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- Paul McCartney
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 2020
- Label
- Capitol Records, MPL (2)
- Catalog number
- 00602435136592
- Country
- Worldwide
- Barcode
- 602435136592
Tracklist
- A1Long Tailed Winter Bird
- A2Find My Way
- A3Pretty Boys
- A4Women And Wives
- A5Lavatory Lil
- A6Slidin'
- B1Deep Deep Feeling
- B2The Kiss Of Venus
- B3Seize The Day
- B4Deep Down
- B5Winter Bird / When Winter Comes
- Management [MPL Production]
- Alex Parker
- Management [MPL Production]
- Aoife Corbett
- Management [MPL Production]
- Richard Miller
- Management [MPL Production]
- Sarah Brown
- Management [MPL Production]
- Steve Ithell
- Producer, Composed By
- Paul McCartney
About this record
The dead-wax matrix on this 2020 Paul McCartney solo album carries the stamp 'MADE IN ROCKDOWN'—a pressing plant notation that marks it as a Optimal Media GmbH production for the worldwide Capitol Records release. The runout strings B0032854-01A and B0032854-01B, etched except for the stamped 'STERLING' mark, reveal multiple variants with deliberate production quirks: in variant 6, the 'STERLING' on side A is upside down, and the '2' in the side B runout is backwards.
With 162 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 8.6 USD against a Mint guide value of 48.13 USD, condition separation is extreme.
What drives its value
This worldwide pressing commands a steep condition gradient: Mint copies fetch 48.13 USD, while NM drops to 43.07 USD, VG+ to 32.93 USD, and VG to 22.80 USD—a spread that reflects the record's sensitivity to handling and storage. The 162 active listings at 8.6 USD floor price suggest heavy supply relative to the 441 collectors actively seeking it against 5354 who own one, indicating a buyer's market outside pristine grades.
The Optimal Media GmbH pressing plant origin and 'Made in Rockdown' hype-sticker notation tie this to the 2021 copyright date under MPL Communications Inc/Ltd exclusive license to UMG Recordings, Inc. The 11-track stereo LP carries catalogue number 00602435136592 across both Capitol Records and MPL imprints, making it the standard worldwide edition rather than a regional variant.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the barcode 00602435136592 and the 'MADE IN ROCKDOWN' notation visible in the dead wax on both sides. The runout matrix B0032854-01A appears on side A and B0032854-01B on side B; these are etched except for 'STERLING', which is stamped.
The pressing plant Optimal Media GmbH is identified by the 'BK23193-01' code in the runout. Grading hinges on the custom inner sleeve with lyrics and the rear sticker marking 'Made in Germany'.
Watch for the documented variants: side A variant 6 shows 'STERLING' inverted; side B variant 6 has a backwards '2' in the runout; side A variant 7 displays upside-down 'STERLING' and a mirrored '3' in the V3 code. The hype sticker reading 'Made in Rockdown' should be intact on unplayed copies.
Surface inspection is critical—at 48.13 USD for Mint, even light hairlines drop value to 43.07 USD (NM).
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Listen
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Release notes
Capitol Records; ℗© 2021 MPL Communications Inc/Ltd under exclusive license to UMG Recordings, Inc. Made in the EU. All tracks © 2020 MPL Communications Ltd administered by MPL Communications Inc except side A track 6 © 2020 MPL Communications Inc/Ltd.
"Made in Rockdown" on Hype Sticker. Includes a custom inner sleeve with lyrics.
Rear sticker: Made in Germany
Runouts are etched, except "STERLING", which is stamped. In variant 4 the 2 of △=2 is mirrored. In side A, variant 6 the "STERLING" is upside down. In side B, variant 6 the "2" in T=2 is backwards. In side A, variant 7 the "STERLING" is upside down. The "3" in V3 is mirrored.
"This album is dedicated to the memory of our friend (1943-2020)"
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the pressing plant for this 2020 McCartney III?
Optimal Media GmbH, identified by the 'BK23193-01' code stamped in the runout alongside 'MADE IN ROCKDOWN'. The 'STERLING' mark is stamped rather than etched, distinguishing it from the matrix numbers.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 32.93 USD. This represents a significant drop from the 43.07 USD NM price, reflecting visible wear or light surface marks.
What are the runout variants and do they affect value?
Four documented variants exist: B0032854-01A and B0032854-01B appear on sides A and B respectively, with variants 6 and 7 showing intentional production anomalies—inverted or mirrored letters in 'STERLING' and the V3 or T=2 codes. These are pressing curiosities rather than errors; they do not command premiums but confirm authenticity of specific pressings.
What is the lowest price I should expect to see?
The current lowest asking price across 162 active listings is 8.6 USD, though this likely represents a heavily played or damaged copy. A VG grade (playable but with audible surface noise) is estimated at 22.80 USD by the price guide.
Is this the original 2020 release or a reissue?
This is the original 2020 release, pressed in 2021 under MPL Communications Inc/Ltd exclusive license to UMG Recordings, Inc. The 'Made in the EU' and 'Made in Germany' markings confirm the Optimal Media GmbH pressing. The album is dedicated to the memory of a friend (1943–2020), as noted on the label.