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Robert Gordon – Fresh Fish Special
1978 · US · Private Stock · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 15, 2026
- MMint
- $15.90
- NMNear Mint
- $14.22
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $10.88
- VGVery Good
- $7.53
- G+Good Plus
- $4.18
- GGood
- $2.51
- FFair
- $1.67
- PPoor
- $0.84
144 copies listed on Discogs from $2.99.
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
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- Runout — side A
- PS 7008-APS 7008-A-1 △23047 (2)PS 7008-A-1 △23047 (3) STERLINGPS 7008-A-1 △23047 (1) STERLING
- Runout — side B
- PS 7008-BPS 7008-B △23047-XPS-7008-B-1 △23047-X (3) STERLINGPS 7008-B-1 △23047-X (1) STERLINGPS 7008-B-1 △23047-X (3) STERLING
- Rights society
- BMI, ASCAP
- Record Company
- Private Stock Records, Ltd.
- Recorded At
- Plaza Sound Studios
- Recorded At
- Woodland Studios
- Mastered At
- Sterling Sound
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Pressed By
- Monarch Record Mfg. Co.
Specifications
- Artist
- Robert Gordon
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, Doo Wop
- Year
- 1978
- Label
- Private Stock
- Catalog number
- PS 7008
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1The Way I Walk2:47
- A2Red Cadillac, And A Black Mustache2:34
- A3If This Is Wrong3:11
- A4Five Days, Five Days2:34
- A5Fire2:34
- B1I Want To Be Free3:29
- B2Twenty Flight Rock2:14
- B3Sea Cruise2:35
- B4Lonesome Train (On A Lonesome Track)2:09
- B5Blue Eyes (Don't Run Away)2:05
- Producer
- Richard Gottehrer
- Producer
- Robert Gordon
- Mastered By [Mastering]
- Greg Calbi
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Eric Block
- Engineer [Plaza Sound Studios]
- Rob Freeman
- Engineer [Woodland Sound Studios]
- Rex Collier
About this record
The 73mm pressing ring and delta scheme stamped in the runouts identify this as a Monarch Record Mfg. Co. pressing rather than other 1978 Private Stock copies.
Robert Gordon's debut with Link Wray was recorded across two studios in late 1977—Plaza Sound in New York and Woodland Sound in Nashville—then mastered at Sterling Sound, a detail rarely noted on the sleeve itself.
What drives its value
Fresh Fish Special commands a steep condition gradient. A Mint copy reaches 15.9 USD, while a VG+ drops to 10.88 USD and a VG settles at 7.53 USD—a spread that reflects the scarcity of truly clean 1978 Private Stock pressings.
The lowest asking price sits at 2.99 USD, with 144 copies currently for sale across the market. Community ownership is substantial (3029 have it), but want signals remain modest (125 collectors seeking it), suggesting this is a known title that surfaces regularly but lacks the cult premium of rarer rockabilly reissues.
Its position as an original 1978 US pressing on Private Stock—not a later reissue—underpins its baseline value, though the glut of available copies caps appreciation.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by examining the dead-wax runouts: look for PS 7008-A and PS 7008-B on sides one and two respectively, followed by the delta scheme (△23047) and Monarch's plant code. The 73mm pressing ring is visible on the vinyl itself.
The label should read 'Robert Gordon with Link Wray' and carry the Private Stock PS 7008 catalogue number. An original black inner sleeve with white-printed PS 7008 is a marker of an unplayed or lightly played copy; its absence suggests the record has circulated.
Grading hinges on groove wear and surface noise: even light scratches audible at low volume drop a copy from NM (14.22 USD) to VG+ (10.88 USD). The Monarch pressing is known to show surface marks readily, so VG+ and VG copies are the realistic sweet spot for buyers balancing playability and cost.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
73mm pressing ring and delta scheme in runouts denotes Monarch Record Mfg. Corp. pressing. Remainder of runouts etched, mastering stamped.
Originally released with a black inner sleeve with small catalog number PS 7008 printed in white on one side.
Recorded at Plaza Sound Studios, N.Y.C., December, 1977 Background Vocals recorded at Woodland Sound Studios, Nashville, Tenn. Mastering: Sterling Sound, N.Y.C.
© ℗ 1978 Private Stock Records, Ltd.
Track publishers on labels: A1, A2: Unart Music Corp. (BMI) A3, B5: Quickmix Music/Screaming Red Music (BMI) A4: Central Songs, Inc. (BMI) A5: Ramrod Music (ASCAP) B1: Gladys Music (ASCAP) B2: Elvis Presley Music (BMI) B3: Cotillion Music (BMI) B4: Big Seven Music Corp. (BMI)
Artists on spine, labels: Robert Gordon with Link Wray
On labels, back cover: "An Instant Record"
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the Monarch pressing plant mark in the runout?
The delta symbol (△) followed by the stamping code 23047 and the 73mm pressing ring together identify Monarch Record Mfg. Co. as the manufacturer. This detail appears in the etched runouts PS 7008-A-1 △23047 (2) on side one and PS 7008-B △23047-X on side two. Monarch was a contract plant for Private Stock; other pressings of this title may exist from different facilities, making the Monarch variant a specific collectible state.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
A VG+ graded copy is valued at 10.88 USD according to the price guide. This represents the middle ground between a Mint copy at 15.9 USD and a VG at 7.53 USD. At this grade, the record plays cleanly with minimal surface noise but may show light signs of handling; it is the most common grade for copies that have been played but carefully stored.
Why is the black inner sleeve important?
The original black inner sleeve with white-printed PS 7008 is a hallmark of first-generation copies and an indicator of storage history. Its presence suggests the record has been kept in its original packaging, which correlates with better condition. Sleeves were often discarded or lost over decades, so a copy still in its original inner sleeve is rarer than the vinyl alone and supports a higher grade claim.
Is this a reissue or an original pressing?
This is an original 1978 pressing on Private Stock Records, Ltd., recorded in December 1977 and mastered at Sterling Sound in New York. No later reissue information is documented. Original 1978 copies command the baseline value; any subsequent reissue would trade at a discount and would carry different label artwork or runout markings.
What does the lowest price of 2.99 USD mean for my copy?
The lowest asking price of 2.99 USD reflects the floor for a heavily played or damaged copy—typically graded Fair or Poor. With 144 copies currently for sale, the market is liquid but not tight; most copies are priced well above this floor. Your copy's actual value depends on its grade: a VG copy at 7.53 USD or a VG+ at 10.88 USD is far more realistic for a listenable record.