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Paul Nicholas – Cats
1981 · Germany · Polydor · Vinyl LP
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $12.28
- NMNear Mint
- $10.98
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.40
- VGVery Good
- $5.81
- G+Good Plus
- $3.23
- GGood
- $1.94
- FFair
- $1.29
- PPoor
- $0.65
123 copies listed on Discogs from $1.
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
- €5ref VA-ASGVSMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — nicht gelaufen
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 2478 149 S1 32 0 1A2478 149 S1 32 0 11 4 V3 I∧3̶42478 149 S1 320 1A SA
- Runout — side B
- 2478 149 S 2=3 1A2478 149 S 2=3 11 1 320 V3 3̶42478 149 S 2 = 3 320 1 UA
- Runout — side C
- 2478 150 S 3=2 3 202478 150 S 3=2 11 4 3 20 V3 32478 150 ⁕⁕S3 32 0 A1 IB
- Runout — side D
- 2478 150 S 4=2 3 202478 150 S 4=2 11 5 3 20 V3 32478 150 ⁕⁕ S4 32 0 1 XA
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 0309
- Manufactured By
- Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Hannover
Specifications
- Artist
- Paul Nicholas
- Genre
- Stage & Screen
- Style
- Musical
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Polydor
- Catalog number
- 2668 025
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Overture2:26
- A2Prologue: Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats5:13
- A3The Naming Of Cats / The Invitation To The Jellicle Ball4:58
- A4The Old Gumbie Cat3:40
- A5The Rum Tum Tugger3:05
- A6Grizabella2:26
- A7Bustopher Jones4:24
- B1Mungo Jerrie And Rumpleteazer3:50
- B2Old Deuteronomy4:52
- B3The Jellicle Ball8:50
- B4Grizabella, The Glamour Cat3:06
- B5Memory1:18
- C1The Moments Of Happiness3:11
- C2Gus: The Theatre Cat6:41
- C3"Growltiger's Last Stand" Including "The Ballad Of Billy McCaw"9:40
- C4Skimbleshanks4:43
- D1Macavity6:59
- D2Mr. Mistoffolees3:37
- D3Memory5:15
- D4The Journey To The Heaviside Layer1:55
- D5The Ad-Dressing Of Cats5:12
- Directed By [Production Musical Director]
- Harry Rabinowitz
- Producer, Orchestrated By, Music By
- Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Engineer [Recording]
- David Hamilton-Smith
- Keyboards, Conductor
- Tony Stenson
- Artwork [Design]
- John Napier
- Design [Sleeve]
- Dewynters
About this record
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH pressed this German Polydor edition in 1981 with the matrix codes 2478 149 and 2478 150 stamped across both sides, distinguishing it from the concurrent UK pressing (Polydor CATX 001). The back cover bears an embossed PRS Hannover mark, a production identifier specific to this plant location.
With 123 copies currently listed for sale and a community inventory of 1529 owned against only 42 collectors seeking it, this is a well-stocked pressing in a stable, low-demand market.
What drives its value
The price gradient on this pressing spans from 12.28 USD in Mint condition down to 0.65 USD in Poor condition, with a VG+ copy estimated at 8.40 USD and a standard VG example at 5.81 USD. The 123 available copies suggest no scarcity premium; the lowest asking price sits at 1 USD, indicating casual bulk availability.
The 1529-to-42 have-to-want ratio reveals this is a common holding among collectors, not a chase item. As a German pressing rather than the original UK release, it occupies a secondary tier in the Cats soundtrack hierarchy.
Value depends almost entirely on condition: even a Mint specimen commands only 12.28 USD, so grading accuracy is essential to avoid overpricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the Deutsche Grammophon GmbH plant credit on the label and confirm the Polydor catalogue number 2668 025 printed on the spine and label. Examine the dead wax on both sides: Side 1 should read 2478 149 S1 32 0 1A, and Side 2 should show 2478 149 S 2=3 1A; the second record of the set should bear 2478 150 S 3=2 3 20 and 2478 150 S 4=2 3 20 respectively.
The back cover must display the embossed PRS Hannover mark. This is a 21-track, two-LP set with no barcode.
Grade by examining groove wear, surface noise, and jacket condition separately; a Mint copy will show no signs of play and a pristine jacket, while VG+ allows light surface marks audible only under close listening. The 1981 copyright notice should appear on the label.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
(P) 1981 The Really Useful Company Limited/Faber Music Limited
Embossed "PRS Hannover" on the back.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does the German pressing compare in value to the UK Polydor release?
The UK pressing (Polydor CATX 001, also 1981) is the original market edition. This German pressing, manufactured by Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, is a secondary release. Both command similar modest prices—this German copy tops out at 12.28 USD in Mint condition—because neither is scarce. Collectors do not typically pay premiums for the German variant over the UK original.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is estimated at 8.40 USD. This reflects light play and minor surface marks that do not significantly affect playback. The jump from VG+ (8.40 USD) to NM (10.98 USD) is modest, underscoring that condition gradations matter less on a low-value pressing than on rarer titles.
Why are 123 copies currently for sale if 1529 collectors own one?
The ratio of owned copies to available listings reflects a stable, liquid market with no hoarding. Collectors are not competing fiercely for this pressing; the low want count (42) against the large have count (1529) indicates satisfied ownership. The lowest asking price of 1 USD suggests some sellers are clearing stock rather than holding for appreciation.
How do I confirm I have the Deutsche Grammophon pressing and not another variant?
Check the label for the Polydor imprint and catalogue number 2668 025. Examine the dead wax on both records: Side 1 should show 2478 149 S1 32 0 1A, and Side 2 should read 2478 149 S 2=3 1A. The second record's sides should bear 2478 150 S 3=2 3 20 and 2478 150 S 4=2 3 20. Finally, look for the embossed PRS Hannover mark on the back cover—this is the Deutsche Grammophon plant signature.
What is the difference between a Poor and a Good copy in dollar terms?
A Poor copy is valued at 0.65 USD, while a Good copy reaches 1.94 USD. Both represent heavily played or damaged stock with significant surface noise and groove wear. At these price points, condition verification is less critical than ensuring the record plays through without skipping; even pristine Poor-graded copies rarely attract resale interest above scrap value.