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Steel Pulse – True Democracy
1982 · US · Elektra · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 13, 2026
- MMint
- $92.53
- NMNear Mint
- $82.79
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $63.31
- VGVery Good
- $43.83
- G+Good Plus
- $24.35
- GGood
- $14.61
- FFair
- $9.74
- PPoor
- $4.87
10 copies listed on Discogs from $11.63.
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
- $50ref VA-AFZN9Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- E1-60113-AE1 60113 A 1 SP 1-1 STERLING
- Runout — side B
- E1-60113-BE1 60113 B 1 SP 1-3 STERLING
- Pressing Plant ID
- SP(Labels)
- Record Company
- Warner Communications
- Recorded At
- Feedback Recording
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Pressed By
- Specialty Records Corporation
Specifications
- Artist
- Steel Pulse
- Genre
- Reggae
- Style
- Reggae, Roots Reggae
- Year
- 1982
- Label
- Elektra
- Catalog number
- E1-60113
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Chant A Psalm4:20
- A2Ravers3:40
- A3Find It...Quick!3:20
- A4A Who Responsible?3:40
- A5Rally Round4:25
- B1Leggo Beast3:30
- B2Blues Dance Raid4:45
- B3Your House3:40
- B4Man No Sober4:30
- B5Dub Marcus Say4:25
- Producer
- Karl Pitterson
- Engineer
- Dennis Thompson
- Engineer
- Jens G. Nielsen
- Engineer
- Ole Lauritsen
- Written-By
- Alphonso Martin
- Written-By
- David Hinds
About this record
Steel Pulse's True Democracy arrived on Elektra in 1982 as a 10-track roots reggae statement pressed at Specialty Records Corporation, identifiable by the dead-wax stamp 'E1 60113 A 1 SP 1-1 STERLING' on side A. The price spread from Mint to Good condition runs from 92.53 USD down to 14.61 USD—a sevenfold gap that reflects how severely wear and surface condition fracture value on this pressing.
What drives its value
True Democracy's market position hinges on condition stratification. A Mint copy commands 92.53 USD, while the same record in VG+ grade drops to 63.31 USD; at VG it falls to 43.83 USD.
The lowest asking price among 10 copies currently for sale sits at 11.63 USD, indicating distressed stock or heavily played inventory. Community ownership is solid—1864 collectors hold it—yet want outpaces supply at 471 seekers, a ratio suggesting steady but not frenzied demand.
As a 1982 US Elektra pressing, it ranks below the original Island releases in collector priority, making condition the primary value driver rather than rarity or pressing plant prestige.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Elektra catalogue number E1-60113 and the Specialty Records Corporation plant code visible in the dead-wax runout. Side A reads 'E1 60113 A 1 SP 1-1 STERLING'; side B reads 'E1 60113 B 1 SP 1-3 STERLING'—the 'SP' abbreviation and 'STERLING' designation are definitive markers of this plant and pressing generation.
The record ships as a stereo LP with no barcode. Grade it by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches, the label for seam splits or pen marks, and the sleeve for ring wear and foxing.
Play-grading is essential: audition both sides for ticks, pops, and inner-groove distortion, which accelerate value loss on reggae pressings due to their dynamic low-end demands.
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Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of True Democracy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 63.31 USD. This represents the midpoint between NM (82.79 USD) and VG (43.83 USD), and reflects a record with light surface marks visible under light but no audible defects during playback.
How do I identify the correct Specialty Records pressing?
Look at the dead-wax runout on both sides. Side A should read 'E1 60113 A 1 SP 1-1 STERLING' and side B 'E1 60113 B 1 SP 1-3 STERLING'. The 'SP' code and 'STERLING' text confirm Specialty Records Corporation as the pressing plant. The catalogue number E1-60113 appears on the label.
Why is there such a large price drop between Mint and VG?
True Democracy spans from 92.53 USD in Mint condition to 43.83 USD in VG—a steep decline because reggae records, with their emphasis on deep bass and dynamic range, are particularly sensitive to surface noise and groove wear. Even light play introduces audible artifacts that buyers of higher-grade copies reject.
Is this the original pressing or a reissue?
This is the original 1982 US Elektra pressing. The Specialty Records Corporation plant and the STERLING deadwax designation confirm first-generation manufacture. Later reissues, if they exist, would carry different plant codes or catalog variants.
How many copies are typically available?
At the time of this guide, 10 copies were listed for sale, with the lowest asking price at 11.63 USD. Among 1864 collectors who own it, 471 are actively seeking it, suggesting modest but steady circulation rather than scarcity.