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Data as of Sep 20, 2026
Roger Hallmark – Bear / Alabama Memories
1981 · US · Vulcan (4) · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 20, 2026
- MMint
- $4.96
- NMNear Mint
- $4.44
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $3.39
- VGVery Good
- $2.35
- G+Good Plus
- $1.30
- GGood
- $0.78
- FFair
- $0.52
- PPoor
- $0.26
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.
- Matrix / runout
- PP-83-101-A MASTERFONICSPP-83-101-B MASTERFONICS
- Rights society
- ASCAP
- Mastered At
- Masterfonics
Specifications
- Artist
- Roger Hallmark
- Style
- Country, Novelty
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Vulcan (4)
- Catalog number
- 83-101
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- ABear3:18
- BAlabama Memories2:43
- Producer
- Kenny Wallis
- Written-By
- Chance Jones
- Written-By
- Mike Lantrip
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax as PP-83-101-A and PP-83-101-B, both sides of this 1981 Vulcan 45 carry the Masterfonics pressing plant mark, placing it squarely in the Nashville session-work pipeline. The spread between a Mint copy at 4.96 USD and a Poor copy at 0.26 USD reflects how sharply condition fractures value on a novelty country single with minimal collector demand—only 1 want against 23 have in the community.
What drives its value
Roger Hallmark's two-track 45 on Vulcan catalogue 83-101 trades on condition alone. The price guide shows Mint at 4.96 USD, NM at 4.44 USD, VG+ at 3.39 USD, and VG at 2.35 USD; the lowest asking price across 7 copies for sale is 1.73 USD.
That steep drop from Mint to VG+ (3.39 USD) signals that even minor wear erodes appeal on a novelty country release with no reissue history. The 23 collectors who own it against only 1 seeking it confirms this is a deep-catalog find rather than a sought piece.
As a US pressing from 1981 on a regional label, it holds no scarcity premium; value hinges entirely on whether the vinyl remains unplayed.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Vulcan label imprint and catalogue number 83-101 on the label itself. The matrix runout on side A reads PP-83-101-A followed by Masterfonics; side B is PP-83-101-B with the same plant mark.
These dead-wax stamps prove Nashville origin and rule out bootlegs or later reissues. The 7-inch 45 RPM format is standard; no barcode was applied.
Grade by examining both sides under light: Mint means unplayed with no marks; NM allows only light dust; VG+ shows light surface noise and minor scratches but plays cleanly; VG exhibits moderate groove wear and audible surface noise. The Masterfonics mark is consistent across all known copies, so its presence alone does not distinguish pressings—focus on vinyl surface condition and label printing sharpness.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is this record worth in VG+ condition?
The price guide values a VG+ copy at 3.39 USD. This estimate reflects the guide's snapshot; actual sales may vary. Seven copies are currently listed for sale, with the lowest asking 1.73 USD, suggesting real-market prices run below guide estimates for this novelty title.
How do I know if I have the correct pressing?
Check the label for Vulcan and catalogue 83-101. Examine the dead wax on both sides: side A should read PP-83-101-A Masterfonics, and side B should read PP-83-101-B Masterfonics. These matrix stamps confirm the Nashville pressing plant and rule out counterfeits or alternate releases.
Why is there such a big price drop from Mint to VG?
Mint copies fetch 4.96 USD while VG drops to 2.35 USD—a steep fall for a novelty country single with minimal collector following. Only 1 person wants it against 23 who own it, so supply far exceeds demand. Buyers will not pay premium prices for a record few are hunting.
What is the lowest price I should expect to see?
The price guide lists Poor condition at 0.26 USD. In the current market, 7 copies are for sale with a lowest asking price of 1.73 USD, suggesting even worn copies command more than the guide's floor estimate.
Is this a reissue or an original 1981 pressing?
This is an original 1981 US pressing on Vulcan. The Masterfonics matrix stamps confirm it was cut and pressed in Nashville during that era. No reissue history is documented, so any copy you find is from the original run.