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REO Speedwagon – Keep On Loving You
1980 · US · Epic · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single Styrene Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 20, 2026
- MMint
- $16.22
- NMNear Mint
- $14.52
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $11.10
- VGVery Good
- $7.68
- G+Good Plus
- $4.27
- GGood
- $2.56
- FFair
- $1.71
- PPoor
- $0.85
92 copies listed on Discogs from $0.65.
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
- $4ref VA-R4VPEMedia VG+ · Very Good Plus🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- ZSS-167571-1E KENDUN-CKENDUN-D P ZSS-167571-1D
- Runout — side B
- ZSS-167572-1E KENDUN-D
- Matrix / runout
- ZSS 167571ZSS 167572KENDUN-D ZSS-167572-1E
- Pressing Plant ID
- P(In runout)
- Record Company
- CBS Inc.
- Mastered At
- Kendun Recorders
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Specifications
- Artist
- REO Speedwagon
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 1980
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- 19-50953
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- AKeep On Loving You3:22
- BFollow My Heart3:49
- Co-producer
- Alan Gratzer
- Producer
- Gary Richrath
- Producer
- Kevin Beamish
- Producer
- Kevin Cronin
About this record
The 1980 Epic 45 catalogue 19-50953 pressed at Columbia Records Pitman plant carries the matrix ZSS-167571-1E KENDUN-C on the A-side, a detail that separates this original US issue from the 1981 South African reissue (EN 5168). Demand sits at 89 want against 1377 have in the collector base, a ratio that reflects its status as a mainstream hit single rather than a rare deep cut.
With 92 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 0.65 USD, the market is saturated—yet a Mint copy commands 16.22 USD, showing that condition drives all value on this styrene 7-inch.
What drives its value
The price spread on this 1980 Epic single is steep: Mint at 16.22 USD down to 0.65 USD at the lowest current ask. A VG+ copy sits at 11.10 USD, while a VG grades at 7.68 USD—a gap that reflects how surface noise and groove wear punish pop-rock 45s in the secondary market.
The 92 copies for sale indicate no scarcity; the want-to-have ratio of 89 to 1377 confirms this is a common pressing. The original US pressing on the Pitman plant (matrix ZSS-167571-1E KENDUN-C) commands a premium over the 1981 South African reissue because US originals remain the collector standard.
At VG+ condition, this single trades at 11.10 USD—a realistic entry point for buyers seeking the original without paying Mint premiums.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the US original by the Epic label, catalogue 19-50953, and the dead-wax matrix ZSS-167571-1E KENDUN-C stamped into the A-side runout. The pressing plant mark—Columbia Records Pitman—appears in the matrix and distinguishes this from later reissues.
The styrene 7-inch plays at 45 RPM in stereo and carries two tracks. Grading hinges on groove condition: a Mint copy (16.22 USD) shows no play wear, while NM (14.52 USD) allows only light surface dust.
VG+ (11.10 USD) permits light crackle on quiet passages; VG (7.68 USD) introduces audible surface noise during verses. The absence of a barcode confirms the 1980 era.
Compare the runout against the 1981 South African pressing (EN 5168) to rule out reissues; the matrix ZSS-167572-1E KENDUN-D marks the B-side.
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Other pressings of this release
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Frequently asked
What is the matrix code on the original 1980 US pressing?
The A-side runout reads ZSS-167571-1E KENDUN-C, pressed at Columbia Records Pitman plant. The B-side matrix is ZSS-167572-1E KENDUN-D. These codes distinguish the original Epic 19-50953 from the 1981 South African reissue (EN 5168).
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
A VG+ graded copy is valued at 11.10 USD according to the price guide. This assumes light surface crackle but no skip or warp. The lowest current asking price across all conditions is 0.65 USD, while Mint copies reach 16.22 USD.
Why is the price so low if this was a hit single?
The 92 copies currently for sale and 1377 collectors who own one indicate oversupply. Hit singles from 1980 were pressed in high volume; the want-to-have ratio of 89 to 1377 confirms this is common. Rarity drives value, not chart history.
What is the difference between the US original and the South African pressing?
The US original (1980, Epic 19-50953) was pressed at Columbia Records Pitman with matrix ZSS-167571-1E KENDUN-C. The South African reissue appeared in 1981 under Epic catalogue EN 5168. US originals command premiums because they are the first pressing.
What condition should I target for a fair deal?
VG+ at 11.10 USD offers the best balance of playability and cost. VG copies grade at 7.68 USD but introduce audible surface noise. Mint (16.22 USD) and NM (14.52 USD) are collector-grade premiums; most players accept VG+ or better on a 45 RPM single.