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Shakatak – Drivin' Hard
1981 · Germany · Polydor · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 25, 2026
- MMint
- $15.22
- NMNear Mint
- $13.62
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $10.41
- VGVery Good
- $7.21
- G+Good Plus
- $4.01
- GGood
- $2.40
- FFair
- $1.60
- PPoor
- $0.80
50 copies listed on Discogs from $2.
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
- €6ref VA-37H43Media VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 2383 607 S 1 3 20 I2383 607 S 1 3 20 1 A2383 607 S 1 3 20 1 H2383 606 S 1 3 20 1 B
- Runout — side B
- 2383 607 S 2 3 20 G2383 607 S 2 3 20 1 D2383 607 S 2 3 20 1 F2383 607 S 2 3 20 1 B
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 0309
- Recorded At
- Majestic Studios
- Recorded At
- Strawberry Studios South
- Printed By
- Gerhard Kaiser GmbH
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Hannover
- Pressed By
- PRS Hannover
Specifications
- Artist
- Shakatak
- Genre
- Funk / Soul
- Style
- Jazz-Funk, Disco
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Polydor
- Catalog number
- 2383 607
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Livin' In The UK5:54
- A2Into The Night4:36
- A3Toot The Shoot4:00
- A4Lumiere4:14
- A5Late Night Flight3:58
- A6Waves1:38
- B1Steppin' (Live)6:27
- B2Covina4:46
- B3You Never Know5:10
- B4Brazilian Dawn6:33
- Executive-Producer
- Les McCutcheon
- Producer
- Nigel Wright
- Written-By
- Bill Sharpe
- Written-By
- Roger Odell
- Art Direction, Design
- Alwyn Clayden
- Photography By
- Mike Niblock
About this record
Stamped into the dead wax, the runout 2383 607 S 1 3 20 I, together with an embossed "PRS Hannover" mark on the back of the sleeve, ties this German Polydor pressing to the Hannover plant. Demand is steady: 121 collectors want it while 658 say they own a copy.
Its 1981 release sits on the Polydor catalogue number 2383 607, and the stamped runouts are the detail to check before any other.
What drives its value
The price guide puts this pressing at 15.22 USD in Mint, 13.62 in Near Mint, 10.41 in VG+, 7.21 in VG and 4.01 in G+, so the value moves steeply with grade and the gap between the top and bottom of the guide is wide. The lowest current listing is 2 USD, and 50 copies are for sale, which means supply is not thin and a buyer can compare many examples.
Against that supply, the community figures of 658 owners and 121 wanters show a steady pull, with the rating of 4.36 drawn from 58 ratings. The guide treats these as estimates as of its date.
The sleeve's Hannover stamp and the stamped runouts are what separate this German pressing from copies of the same album sold under other origins, so the grade and the verified pressing details together set where a copy falls on the scale.
How to appraise this pressing
Start with the label and catalogue number: Polydor with 2383 607 printed on the sleeve. Next, check the dead wax for the stamped runouts.
The facts record four matrix strings, 2383 607 S 1 3 20 I, 2383 607 S 2 3 20 G, 2383 607 S 1 3 20 1 A and 2383 607 S 2 3 20 1 D, so look for these stamped into the run-out area of each side and confirm the variation of the trailing letters matches. Then look at the back of the sleeve for the embossed "PRS Hannover" stamp, which is listed in the release notes.
The record carries no barcode, so do not rely on one to identify it. Grade the disc on its playing surface and the sleeve separately, using the matrix and stamp checks to confirm you hold the Hannover German edition before assigning a grade.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Recorded at Majestic London & Strawberry South. Executive Producer: Les McCutcheon.
Embossed stamp "PRS Hannover" on back side of sleeve.
Runouts are stamped.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of Drivin' Hard worth?
The price guide lists 10.41 USD for a VG+ copy. This is an estimate as of the guide date, and the current lowest listing is 2 USD, so asking prices can sit well below the guide figure.
How do I confirm this is the Hannover pressing?
Look for the embossed "PRS Hannover" stamp on the back of the sleeve and the stamped runouts in the dead wax. The runouts read 2383 607 S 1 3 20 I, 2383 607 S 2 3 20 G, 2383 607 S 1 3 20 1 A and 2383 607 S 2 3 20 1 D.
What does a Mint copy of this record sell for?
The price guide lists 15.22 USD for an M grade copy and 13.62 USD for NM, so a copy in top condition is the highest tier in the guide. These are estimates as of the guide date.
Is this record easy to find?
Supply is moderate: 50 copies are listed for sale, and 658 community members report owning one. Demand is shown by 121 people wanting a copy.
Does the record have a barcode?
No. The record data shows no barcode, so identify the pressing from the catalogue number 2383 607, the stamped runouts and the Hannover sleeve stamp instead.