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Richard Burton – Camelot
1960 · US · Columbia Masterworks · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $32.78
- NMNear Mint
- $29.33
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $22.43
- VGVery Good
- $15.53
- G+Good Plus
- $8.63
- GGood
- $5.18
- FFair
- $3.45
- PPoor
- $1.73
41 copies listed on Discogs from $1.19.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- XSM 51698XSM51698-1E H
- Runout — side B
- XSM 51699XSM51699-1E H III
- Recorded By
- Columbia Records
- Mastered At
- Columbia Recording Studios
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood
Specifications
- Artist
- Richard Burton
- Genre
- Stage & Screen
- Style
- Musical
- Year
- 1960
- Label
- Columbia Masterworks
- Catalog number
- KOS 2031
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Overture
- A2I Wonder What The King Is Doing Tonight
- A3The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood
- A4Camelot
- A5Follow Me
- A6The Lusty Month Of May
- A7C'Est Moi
- A8Then You May Take Me To The Fair
- A9How To Handle A Woman
- B1If Ever I Would Leave You
- B2Parade
- B3Before I Gaze At You Again
- B4The Seven Deadly Virtues
- B5What Do The Simple Folk Do?
- B6Fie On Goodness!
- B7I Loved You Once In Silence
- B8Guenevere
- B9Camelot (Reprise)
- Producer [For Records]
- Goddard Lieberson
- Arranged By [Choral]
- Trude Rittman
- Photography By [Back Cover, Liner]
- Milton H. Greene
- Photography By [Burton/Liner]
- Maynard Frank Wolfe
About this record
The stereo pressing of Camelot stamped XSM51698-1E H and XSM51699-1E H III in the dead wax identifies this as a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood original from 1960, not a later repress issued under the same catalogue KOS 2031. The release notes confirm this LP arrived in a mono gatefold despite being a stereo recording—a packaging variant that distinguishes early copies from standard issues.
Richard Burton and Julie Andrews anchor the Original Broadway Cast Recording, which topped U.S. charts for 60 weeks, yet 41 copies remain in circulation at asking prices from 1.19 up to 32.78 depending on condition.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this 1960 Columbia Masterworks stereo pressing. A Mint copy commands 32.78, while NM drops to 29.33, VG+ settles at 22.43, and VG copies trade at 15.53—a steep cliff that reflects how vinyl wear on a 60-year-old theatrical recording erodes collector appeal.
The 41 copies currently for sale span this range, with the lowest asking price at 1.19, suggesting distressed inventory alongside premium stock. Community data shows 1923 collectors own this pressing against only 56 who want it, indicating saturation in the collector base.
The original Hollywood pressing status and the mono gatefold packaging variant add specificity, but the stereo format and 18-track count are standard for this catalogue number; rarity lies in condition alone, not in scarcity of the pressing itself.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number KOS 2031 on the spine and label. The dead-wax matrix strings XSM51698-1E H (side one) and XSM51699-1E H III (side two) confirm the Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood original from 1960.
The label should read Columbia Masterworks and identify this as a stereo, high-fidelity recording of the Original Broadway Cast. The gatefold should be mono in design despite the stereo vinyl inside—a known variant documented in the release notes.
Grade by examining both sides for hairline scratches, play wear on the lead-in groove, and label condition; a Mint copy shows no signs of handling, while VG+ allows light surface marks audible only under close listening. The 18 tracks span both sides; check that all grooves are intact and that the center label typeset matches the CBS-marked variant described in the pressing plant documentation.
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Release notes
Original Broadway Cast Recording
Columbia High Fidelity Recording
Original Stereo Hollywood Pressing with variant center labels (typeset) from this version with CBS atop and this undisclosed plant repress by same catalog #.
Based on "The Once And Future King" by
Produced by Jenny Productions
Top selling U.S. LP for 60 weeks
Made in U.S.A.
Note: This stereo LP had one owner, originally purchased, and it came in a mono gatefold as depicted in images.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm this is the original 1960 Hollywood pressing and not a later reissue?
Check the dead-wax runout on both sides. Side one should read XSM51698-1E H and side two XSM51699-1E H III. These matrix stamps indicate the Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Hollywood original. The catalogue number KOS 2031 was reused for later pressings, so the runout is your only definitive marker. The gatefold should be mono in design despite the stereo vinyl—a packaging quirk of this 1960 release.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 22.43 USD. This represents a copy with light surface marks and minimal play wear. The jump from VG+ at 22.43 to NM at 29.33 shows that even minor improvement in condition adds significant value on this 1960 theatrical recording, where collectors expect pristine sound for the vocal performances.
Why is there such a wide gap between Mint and VG prices?
A Mint copy is priced at 32.78 while VG drops to 15.53—a steep decline that reflects how surface noise and groove wear on a 60-year-old pressing degrade the listening experience for dialogue-heavy Broadway material. Theatrical recordings are particularly sensitive to condition because vocal clarity is paramount; scratches and crackle obscure the cast performances that justify ownership.
Is this pressing rare or common?
This pressing is common. The community database shows 1923 collectors own it against only 56 who want it, indicating oversupply relative to demand. The 41 copies currently for sale at asking prices as low as 1.19 confirm that inventory is plentiful. Rarity lies in condition, not in the pressing itself; finding a Mint or NM copy is harder than finding a copy at all.
What makes the mono gatefold variant significant?
The release notes document that this stereo LP arrived in a mono gatefold—a packaging mismatch that distinguishes early 1960 copies from later standard issues. This variant is not a defect but a known characteristic of the original Hollywood pressing. It suggests the gatefold stock was prepared before the stereo format was finalized, making it a useful identifier for collectors seeking the genuine 1960 original rather than a reissue.