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The Charlie Daniels Band – Volunteer Jam VI
1980 · Europe · Epic · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 17, 2026
- MMint
- $26.99
- NMNear Mint
- $24.15
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $18.47
- VGVery Good
- $12.79
- G+Good Plus
- $7.10
- GGood
- $4.26
- FFair
- $2.84
- PPoor
- $1.42
21 copies listed on Discogs from $4.
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
- €12.50ref VA-K94T4Media VG · Very Good🇩🇪 Ships from Germany — wenig gelaufen
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- USPH 01_88489_1A_1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally A PAL-36439 1D ΛΒ
- Runout — side B
- USPH 01_88489_1B-1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally A PBL-36439 1C
- Runout — side C
- USPH 01_88489_1A_1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally A PAL-36440 1D
- Runout — side D
- USPH 01_88489_1A_1 MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wally A O PBL-36440 1D
- Rights society
- BIEM/STEMRA
- Label Code
- LC 0199(On cover)
- Price Code
- LC -0199(On Labels )
- Price Code
- CB 252
- Price Code
- 61(Circled)
- Recorded At
- Municipal Auditorium, Nashville
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Mixed At
- Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Mastered At
- Capitol Mastering
Specifications
- Artist
- The Charlie Daniels Band
- Year
- 1980
- Label
- Epic
- Catalog number
- 88489
- Country
- Europe
Tracklist
- A1Rich Kids3:13
- A2New Orleans Ladies4:51
- A3The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down6:58
- A4Same Old Story, Same Old Song3:57
- B1Funky Junky6:35
- B2aAmazing Grace8:06
- B2bWill The Circle Be Unbroken
- C1Keep On Smilin'6:54
- C2So Long5:48
- C3Down Home Blues6:33
- D1Carol5:25
- D2Do The Funky Chicken7:16
- D3Lady Luck5:16
- Co-producer, Engineer
- Paul Grupp
- Producer
- John Boylan
- Mixed By
- Phil Jamtaas
About this record
The European Epic pressing of Volunteer Jam VI carries mixed stamped and etched runouts across its four sides—a mastering quirk that distinguishes it from other territories. Catalogued as EPC 88489, this 1980 gatefold release commands a wide price arc: Mint copies fetch 26.99 USD while Good-grade stock sits at 4.26 USD, a spread driven by the scarcity of high-grade examples in active circulation.
What drives its value
Volunteer Jam VI's market is shaped by condition severity and European-specific supply. Twenty-one copies are listed for sale, yet only 154 collectors report owning one against 15 actively seeking it—a ratio suggesting modest but steady demand.
The price_guide reveals the condition penalty: a Mint pressing is valued at 26.99 USD, dropping to 24.15 USD in Near Mint, then to 18.47 USD in VG+. By Very Good the value halves to 12.79 USD.
This European pressing occupies a middle tier: not the original US Volunteer Jam VI, but pressed after the 1980 release and distributed through Epic's continental network. The gatefold presentation and the four-sided mastering detail (with etched elements on sides A and B) add collector interest, but the 21 available copies suggest this is not a scarce variant.
Demand-to-supply favors sellers of high-grade stock; lower-grade copies move on price alone.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number EPC 88489 on the spine and label. The matrix runouts are the definitive identifier: each of the four sides bears a unique stamped string beginning with USPH 01_88489, followed by side-specific designations (1A_1 or 1B-1) and the Capitol mastering credit.
Crucially, sides A and B include etched elements—"Wally" and the PAL/PBL prefixes are hand-etched rather than stamped, a production marker absent from other territories. The gatefold jacket should credit "Hosted By The Charlie Daniels Band with Special Guests And Friends." Grading hinges on vinyl surface cleanliness (play wear and hairline scratches are common in VG copies) and jacket condition; the gatefold's interior panels are prone to seam splitting and foxing.
The absence of a barcode confirms this as a pre-barcode European release. Cross-reference the side-specific matrix strings against the four listed runouts to verify authenticity; counterfeits typically omit the etched/stamped distinction.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
Gatefold "Hosted By The Charlie Daniels Band with Special Guests And Friends"
Runouts are stamped, except On side A runout, "Wally" , "PAL-36439 1D", ending "B" are etched. On side B runout, "Wally", "PBL-36439 1C" are etched. On side C runout, "Wally", "PAL-39440 1D" are etched. On side D runout, "Wally", "PBL-39440 1D" are etched.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price_guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 18.47 USD. This represents the midpoint between Mint (26.99 USD) and VG (12.79 USD), reflecting the onset of light play wear and minor surface marks visible under normal light.
How do I tell this European pressing from a US original?
The catalogue number is the first check: this pressing is EPC 88489 (Epic's European designation), while US originals carry different Epic catalogue codes. The four-sided matrix runouts are the smoking gun—the etched elements on sides A and B ("Wally" and the PAL/PBL codes hand-etched into the deadwax) are unique to this European pressing and do not appear on US pressings.
Why is there such a big price drop from Mint to VG?
Mint copies are rare; the 21 active listings are dominated by lower grades. A Mint pressing at 26.99 USD reflects scarcity and collector premium for unplayed stock. By VG (12.79 USD), the record shows visible play wear, and the market price reflects reduced demand for played copies. The gatefold's condition also factors in—seam splits and jacket wear accelerate the value decline faster than the vinyl alone.
Is this a reissue or an original pressing?
This is a 1980 European pressing released on Epic, not a later reissue. It was pressed for the continental market and distributed through Epic's European network. The absence of a barcode and the etched-runout production method confirm it as a first-era pressing, though not the original US release.
What does the 'Wally' credit in the runout mean?
"Wally" is the mastering engineer's name, etched into the deadwax on sides A and B of this pressing. It is a production signature that aids in identifying the specific mastering session and pressing plant. The Capitol mastering credit (stamped across all four sides) indicates the source tape was mastered at Capitol Studios before being sent to the European pressing plant.