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Data as of Aug 29, 2026
The Starlites – Soldering
1975 · UK · Horse · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 29, 2026
- MMint
- $15.61
- NMNear Mint
- $13.97
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $10.68
- VGVery Good
- $7.40
- G+Good Plus
- $4.11
- GGood
- $2.47
- FFair
- $1.64
- PPoor
- $0.82
10 copies listed on Discogs from $2.91.
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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Specifications
- Artist
- The Starlites
- Genre
- Reggae
- Style
- Reggae
- Year
- 1975
- Label
- Horse
- Catalog number
- HOSS 88
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- ASoldering
- BSoldering Part Two
- Producer
- Alvin Ranglin
About this record
Horse Records catalogue HOSS 88 issued this UK reggae 45 in 1975 as a 2-track single by The Starlites. The price spread from Mint to Poor—15.61 USD down to 0.82 USD—reflects how sharply condition governs value on a 49-year-old 7-inch that 122 collectors own but 49 still want.
Ten copies currently trade at 2.91 USD or higher, marking this as an active secondary market despite modest community ratings (4.13 across 8 votes).
What drives its value
Condition is the entire pricing engine here. A Mint copy commands 15.61 USD, while NM drops to 13.97 USD—a narrow 1.64 USD margin that widens dramatically at VG+ (10.68 USD) and VG (7.40 USD), where buyers absorb surface wear and groove noise.
The gap from VG+ to VG alone is 3.28 USD, signalling that collectors distinguish playability thresholds sharply on 1975 reggae 45s. Ten active listings cluster near the floor price of 2.91 USD, suggesting most copies in circulation grade VG or lower.
The want-to-have ratio (49 to 122) indicates steady collector interest despite the title's obscurity; Horse Records' limited UK reggae catalogue and the single's 2-track format keep supply constrained relative to demand.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by the label imprint 'Horse' and catalogue number HOSS 88 on the label. The 7-inch 45 RPM format and 2-track layout are diagnostic.
No barcode was applied to this 1975 UK issue, so absence of a UPC is correct. Grade by examining both sides for hairline scratches, scuff marks in the run-out groove, and label wear; a Mint copy shows no visible defects under normal light, while NM allows only light handling marks.
VG+ copies display light surface noise and minor scratches that do not affect playback; VG copies show audible surface noise and visible groove wear. The absence of a matrix or pressing-plant code in the catalogue data means verification relies on the label design, catalogue number, and the Horse Records imprint itself rather than dead-wax inspection.
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Other pressings of this release
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Frequently asked
What is this record worth in Mint condition?
A Mint copy of HOSS 88 is valued at 15.61 USD according to the price guide. This represents the highest grade and assumes no visible defects, play wear, or label damage.
How much does condition drop the price between VG+ and VG?
VG+ copies are priced at 10.68 USD, while VG copies are valued at 7.40 USD. The 3.28 USD difference reflects the collector premium for records that play without audible surface noise.
Why are 10 copies listed at 2.91 USD when the VG price guide is 7.40 USD?
The 2.91 USD floor price represents the lowest active asking price across all 10 listings and likely reflects copies grading below VG—possibly G+ (4.11 USD), G (2.47 USD), or Fair (1.64 USD). Sellers price aggressively to move worn stock.
Is this a rare record?
122 collectors own HOSS 88, and 49 want it—a ratio suggesting modest scarcity rather than rarity. Horse Records' limited UK reggae output and the single's 2-track format keep supply tighter than mainstream releases, but the title is not a high-demand collectible.
What does the 4.13 rating mean?
The community rating of 4.13 is based on 8 votes and reflects listener appreciation for the recording itself, not its market value or rarity. It indicates moderate regard among the 122 owners but does not predict price movement.