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REO Speedwagon – You Can Tune A Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish
1978 · US · Epic · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 23, 2026
- MMint
- $38.49
- NMNear Mint
- $34.44
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $26.34
- VGVery Good
- $18.23
- G+Good Plus
- $10.13
- GGood
- $6.08
- FFair
- $4.05
- PPoor
- $2.03
22 copies listed on Discogs from $5.78.
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
- $30ref VA-DG6MTMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States — has the sleeve with lyrics too
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- AL 35082BL 35082PAL-35082 1A "NO PROBLEM" MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally BƧ ƧPBL-35082 1B "GOODNITE" K.C. & P.G. MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally BƧ 1Ƨ
- Recorded At
- Sound City Studios
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Recorded At
- Paragon Recording Studios
- Mixed At
- Sound City Studios
- Mastered At
- Capitol Mastering
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
- Manufactured By
- Epic Records
- Recorded At
- CBS Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- REO Speedwagon
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- JE 35082
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Roll With The Changes5:35
- A2Time For Me To Fly3:41
- A3Runnin' Blind3:06
- A4Blazin' Your Own Trail Again3:30
- A5Sing To Me2:34
- B1Lucky For You5:00
- B2Do You Know Where Your Woman Is Tonight?2:51
- B3The Unidentified Flying Tuna Trot2:17
- B4Say You Love Me Or Say Goodnight4:57
- Executive-Producer
- John Boylan
- Producer
- Gary Richrath
- Producer
- Kevin Cronin
- Producer
- Paul Grupp
- Engineer
- Paul Grupp
- Arranged By
- Kevin Cronin
About this record
The Santa Maria pressing plant etch—a distinctive "Ƨ" symbol in the runout—marks this 1978 REO Speedwagon album as the first pressing, differentiated from later Epic Records reissues by its orange labels and printed lyric inner sleeve. Catalogue JE 35082 commands a wide price spread: Mint copies fetch 38.49 USD while the lowest asking price sits at 5.78 USD, reflecting condition-driven volatility across 22 active listings.
Community ownership stands at 5014 have against 411 want, signaling steady collector interest but limited scarcity.
What drives its value
The price_guide shows Mint at 38.49 USD, NM at 34.44 USD, VG+ at 26.34 USD, and VG at 18.23 USD—a steep drop that rewards careful grading. The lowest_price of 5.78 USD across 22 for_sale copies indicates aggressive discounting for played or damaged stock.
Demand (411 want) against ownership (5014 have) suggests this first pressing holds modest collector premium over later reissues, but the ratio favors supply. The Santa Maria plant pressing, identifiable by the "Ƨ" runout etch, commands slight premiums over generic Epic pressings because the orange label and lyric sleeve combination is rarer.
Hard Rock and Pop Rock crossover appeal in 1978 broadens the buyer pool beyond collectors, depressing specialist pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number JE 35082 on the front cover and spine. Examine the dead-wax runout on both sides: Side A should read AL 35082 or PAL-35082 1A with the "NO PROBLEM" mastering credit and the "Ƨ" symbol (Santa Maria plant marker); Side B should read BL 35082 or PBL-35082 1B with "GOODNITE" and K.C. & P.G. mastering credits, also bearing the "Ƨ" etch.
The label itself must be orange (not black or later variants) and the inner sleeve must be printed with lyrics—not blank. The absence of a barcode confirms first-pressing status.
Sound City, L.A. recording and mixed credits appear on the label. Grade by vinyl surface (hairlines, scuffs), label condition (foxing, seam splits), and sleeve integrity (creasing, water damage); even minor play drops value from 38.49 USD (Mint) to 34.44 USD (NM).
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Release notes
Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing denoted by "Ƨ" etch in runouts. First pressing with orange labels and printed lyric inner sleeve.
Recorded and Mixed at Sound City, L.A. Vocals Recorded at Record Plant, L.A. and Paragon Studios, Chicago
© 1978 CBS Inc. / ℗ 1978 CBS Inc. Manufactured by Epic Records/CBS Inc. New York City Tracks A1, A2, A4 published by Fate Music / ASCAP Tracks A3, A5, B2, B3 published by Buddy Music, BM I/ KBL Associates, BMI Tracks B1, B4 published by Buddy Music, BMI / KBL Associates, BMI/Fate Music /ASCAP
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I identify the Santa Maria pressing plant version?
Look for the "Ƨ" symbol etched into the dead wax on both sides of the vinyl. Side A runout reads AL 35082 or PAL-35082 1A "NO PROBLEM" MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally BƧ Ƨ; Side B reads BL 35082 or PBL-35082 1B "GOODNITE" K.C. & P.G. MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally BƧ 1Ƨ. This etch distinguishes the Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing from later Epic Records reissues.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 26.34 USD. This represents a record with light surface marks visible under direct light, minimal groove wear, and a clean label with no seam splits. The jump from VG+ (26.34 USD) to NM (34.44 USD) reflects the collector premium for near-perfect vinyl.
Why is there such a wide price range from Mint to Poor?
Mint copies command 38.49 USD, while Poor-graded copies are worth only 2.03 USD—a 19-fold difference. This reflects the album's moderate collector demand (411 want against 5014 have) and the fact that played copies flood the market. The 22 active listings at 5.78 USD lowest_price show dealers clearing stock aggressively, undercutting even Good-graded pricing (6.08 USD).
Is this the original 1978 pressing or a reissue?
This is the first pressing from 1978, confirmed by the orange label, printed lyric inner sleeve, and the Santa Maria plant "Ƨ" etch. The catalogue number JE 35082 and the absence of a barcode also confirm original status. Later Epic reissues used different label colors and omitted the lyric sleeve, making this version distinct.
What does the community rating tell me about this album's appeal?
The rating of 3.99 out of 5 across 195 votes indicates solid but not exceptional collector enthusiasm. The 5014 have count shows broad ownership, typical for a major-label 1978 rock release, while 411 want suggests steady but not frenzied demand. This balance explains why even Mint copies (38.49 USD) remain affordable compared to rarer pressings.