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The Starlites – Soldering
1975 · Jamaica · GG's Records · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 5, 2026
- MMint
- $19.28
- NMNear Mint
- $17.25
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $13.19
- VGVery Good
- $9.13
- G+Good Plus
- $5.07
- GGood
- $3.04
- FFair
- $2.03
- PPoor
- $1.01
17 copies listed on Discogs from $2.58.
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
- JMD 3000ref VA-74BAWMedia M · MintSleeve M🇯🇲 Ships from Jamaica
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- G.G. R.R.S. 5363 1975 E.T.G.G. R.R.S. 5364 1975 E.T.
- Manufactured By
- Record Specialists Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Randy's Records
Specifications
- Artist
- The Starlites
- Genre
- Reggae
- Style
- Reggae
- Year
- 1975
- Label
- GG's Records
- Country
- Jamaica
Tracklist
- ASoldering
- BPart Two
- Producer
- Alvin Ranglin
About this record
The dead-wax stamps G.G. R.R.S.
5363 and G.G. R.R.S.
5364, both dated 1975 and marked E.T., identify this as a Record Specialists Ltd. pressing for the Jamaican market on GG's Records. This two-track 45 RPM single sits at the intersection of reggae scarcity and modest collector interest: 37 want it against 72 who own one, yet only 17 copies are listed for sale across all platforms.
What drives its value
Condition dominates pricing on this 1975 Jamaican pressing. A Mint copy commands 19.28 USD, while NM drops to 17.25 USD—a modest gap that widens sharply at lower grades: VG+ reaches 13.19 USD, VG falls to 9.13 USD, and G+ sits at 5.07 USD.
The current floor is 2.58 USD, reflecting the thinness of the market: only 17 copies are actively listed. The want-to-have ratio (37 to 72) suggests steady but not urgent demand.
Against the UK Horse pressing (HOSS 88, same year), this Jamaican original carries marginally stronger collector weight, though neither variant commands premium pricing. Most copies trade between VG and VG+, where the 13.19 USD estimate applies.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the label imprint GG's Records and the runout etchings: the A-side should read G.G. R.R.S.
5363 1975 E.T., and the B-side G.G. R.R.S.
5364 1975 E.T. Record Specialists Ltd. is the sole pressing plant.
No barcode was applied. The 7-inch 45 RPM format is standard.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (M) shows no visible wear; NM permits only light surface marks invisible during play; VG+ allows light scratches and faint surface noise; VG shows moderate scratches and occasional audible noise; G+ and below indicate heavy play wear. Listen for wow, flutter, or skip—common on Jamaican pressings of this era.
Check the label for foxing or ink transfer from the sleeve; Jamaican GG's pressings often exhibit label discoloration.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this pressing apart from the UK Horse version?
The label name and catalogue number are the first check: this is GG's Records, Jamaican; the Horse pressing carries HOSS 88. Examine the runout etchings in the dead wax under strong light. This pressing reads G.G. R.R.S. 5363 and G.G. R.R.S. 5364, both with 1975 E.T. stamps. The pressing plant, Record Specialists Ltd., is Jamaican-based. The Horse pressing will show different matrix codes and a different plant.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is estimated at 13.19 USD. This is the most common grade encountered in the market and represents the sweet spot between playability and visible wear. Note that this is a guide estimate; actual sales may vary.
Why is the price spread so wide between Mint and Good?
The jump from M (19.28 USD) to VG (9.13 USD) reflects how Jamaican 45s of this era degrade. Vinyl formulation and pressing conditions from Record Specialists Ltd. often resulted in soft surfaces prone to scratching. Collectors of reggae roots material prize unplayed or near-unplayed stock; once a copy enters regular play, surface noise and groove wear accumulate rapidly. A Mint specimen is rare enough to command a premium; a VG copy, though playable, loses half its value.
How many copies of this pressing are in circulation?
The community database shows 72 collectors own this record. Currently, 17 copies are listed for sale across all platforms, and the lowest asking price is 2.58 USD. This suggests a modest but steady supply; the record is not scarce enough to vanish, but scarcity enough that fresh inventory appears intermittently.
Is this pressing more valuable than the UK Horse version?
Both were released in 1975, but the Jamaican GG's pressing is the original issue. The UK Horse pressing (HOSS 88) is a licensed reissue. Jamaican originals on small labels like GG's Records carry slightly stronger collector preference in reggae circles, though neither variant commands significant premiums. Price guides treat them separately; check the specific listing for the Horse pressing to compare directly.