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Rodgers & Hammerstein – South Pacific
1959 · US · RCA Victor · Vinyl LP Album Reissue Mono
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 2, 2026
- MMint
- $10.93
- NMNear Mint
- $9.78
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $7.48
- VGVery Good
- $5.18
- G+Good Plus
- $2.88
- GGood
- $1.73
- FFair
- $1.15
- PPoor
- $0.58
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
- $10ref VA-C9JXHMedia M · MintSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States — Open to offers. Will send more pics upon request. Note the marker writing on the back of sleeve.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- (J2PP-0613)J2PP 0613 10S I 1J2PP 0613 10S I C3J2PP-0613-18S I A2
- Runout — side B
- (J2PP-0614)J2 PP0614-1S I XK F1J2 PP0614-1S I XX F1J2PP 0614 16S I C4
- Pressing Plant ID
- I
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Rodgers & Hammerstein
- Genre
- Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack
- Year
- 1959
- Label
- RCA Victor
- Catalog number
- LOC-1032
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1South Pacific Overture
- A2Dites-Moi
- A3A Cockeyed Optimist
- A4Twin Soliloquies / Some Enchanted Evening
- A5Bloody Mary
- A6My Girl Back Home
- A7There Is Nothin' Like A Dame
- A8Bali Ha'i
- B1I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair
- B2I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy
- B3Younger Than Springtime
- B4Happy Talk
- B5Honey Bun
- B6Carefully Taught
- B7This Nearly Was Mine
- B8Finale
- Producer [Produced By]
- Buddy Adler
- Conductor [Orchestra Conducted By]
- Alfred Newman
- Supervised By [Associate], Conductor [Associate]
- Ken Darby
- Supervised By [Music Supervised By], Conductor [Music Conducted By]
- Alfred Newman
About this record
This 1959 RCA Victor reissue of South Pacific carries the Indianapolis plant stamp in its dead wax — a detail that separates it from the original 1958 LSO-1032 pressing and the later Rockaway variant. Mono copies of this soundtrack are common in the used market (111 listed for sale), yet the price floor sits at just 0.82 USD, reflecting the glut of available copies despite a community of 4197 who own one.
What drives its value
The 1959 LOC-1032 reissue trades on condition more than scarcity. A Mint copy reaches 10.93 USD, while a VG+ drops to 7.48 USD and VG to 5.18 USD — a steep fall that underscores how wear erodes value on a common pressing.
The 111 copies currently for sale signal steady inventory; the want/have ratio of 38 to 4197 confirms this is a collector's reference rather than a hunt. Its position as a reissue of the 1958 original (LSO-1032) means buyers typically prioritize the first pressing unless seeking the specific Indianapolis plant variant or a cleaner copy at a lower entry price.
The mono format and soundtrack genre limit appeal to specialists.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the RCA Victor catalogue number LOC-1032 (note the spacing variant LOC 1032 also appears on labels). The dead-wax matrix stamps read (J2PP-0613) and (J2PP-0614) on the two sides, with full runout strings J2PP 0613 10S I 1 and J2 PP0614-1S I XK F1 — these are stamped, not etched.
The pressing plant is the RCA Records facility in Indianapolis. The cover states "New Orthophonic High Fidelity Recording" but the record is mono.
Grade by vinyl surface cleanliness and groove wear; the 16 tracks span both sides. Check the label for the printing "Cock-Eyed Optimist" on side A, track 3 — the printed title differs from common references.
The copyright line reads 1958, though this reissue is dated 1959. No barcode appears on this pressing.
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Release notes
© by Radio Corporation Of America, 1958 Printed in U.S.A. Made in U.S.A.
On cover: RCA Victor presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's South Pacific A "New Orthophonic High Fidelity Recording
On rear artwork: An original soundtrack recording Rodgers And Hammerstein Present South Pacific Starring: Rossano Brazzi, Mitzi Gaynor, John Kerr with Ray Walson The Singing voice of Emile de Becque: Giorgio Tozzi Screenplay by Paul Osborn Adapted from the play "South Pacific" by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, and Joshua Logan Based on "Tales Of The South Pacific" by James A. Michener Originally produced on the stage by Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II, Leland Hayward and Joshua Logan.
Track A3 is printed as "Cock-Eyed Optimist" on the labels. The matrix information in the runouts is stamped.
The artwork for this version is identical to 25779610, but that one is a Rockaway pressing as indicated by the 'R' in the runout.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How does this 1959 reissue compare to the original 1958 LSO-1032?
The original is LSO-1032; this reissue is LOC-1032. Both are RCA Victor mono pressings of the same soundtrack. The key difference is the pressing plant: this 1959 copy was made at the RCA Records Pressing Plant in Indianapolis, identifiable by the matrix stamps (J2PP-0613) and (J2PP-0614) in the dead wax. The 1958 original carries a different catalogue prefix (LSO vs. LOC). Collectors seeking the first pressing prioritize LSO-1032; this reissue is a lower-cost entry point if condition is acceptable.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 7.48 USD. This represents a significant step down from a Mint at 10.93 USD, reflecting the sensitivity of soundtrack pressings to surface noise and groove wear. The guide figures are estimates; actual market sales may vary, but they provide a baseline for negotiation.
Why is there such a large price drop between Mint and VG condition?
Mono soundtrack pressings from the 1950s are prone to surface noise and tick marks that become audible on playback. A Mint copy at 10.93 USD commands a premium because clean, quiet vinyl is rare; most used copies show wear. By VG (5.18 USD), surface noise becomes noticeable to the ear. The steep gradient reflects buyer demand for quiet, playable copies — a practical concern on records meant for listening, not just collecting.
Is this pressing rare or common?
This pressing is common. The community database shows 4197 collectors own one, and 111 copies are currently for sale, indicating steady supply. The want/have ratio is 38 to 4197, confirming it is not a hunt. The lowest asking price of 0.82 USD reflects the abundance. This reissue was pressed in volume for the home market in 1959 and has survived in large numbers.
How do I confirm I have the Indianapolis pressing and not the Rockaway variant?
Check the dead-wax matrix stamps on both sides of the vinyl. The Indianapolis pressing shows (J2PP-0613) and (J2PP-0614) as the plant codes. According to the release notes, the Rockaway variant is identifiable by an 'R' in the runout string — this copy does not carry that marker. The artwork is identical between the two, so the dead wax is the only reliable differentiator. Use a bright light and magnifying glass to read the stamped matrix clearly.