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Van Halen – 1984
1984 · US · Warner Bros. Records · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 11, 2026
- MMint
- $81.94
- NMNear Mint
- $73.31
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $56.06
- VGVery Good
- $38.81
- G+Good Plus
- $21.56
- GGood
- $12.94
- FFair
- $8.63
- PPoor
- $4.31
25 copies listed on Discogs from $10.62.
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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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- 1-23985-A SH6 SLM ∆5872 1(-4) 0-1 -SM1-1
- Runout — side B
- 1-23985-B SH-1 ① B-18881-SH1–––◁ SLM ∆5872-X 0-1 (1-1SM 1-1)SM1-4
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7599-23985-1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 075992398510
- Rights society
- ASCAP
- Pressed By
- Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester
Specifications
- Artist
- Van Halen
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock
- Year
- 1984
- Label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Catalog number
- 1-23985
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7599-23985-1
Tracklist
- A119841:07
- A2Jump4:04
- A3Panama3:31
- A4Top Jimmy2:59
- A5Drop Dead Legs4:13
- B1Hot For Teacher4:42
- B2I'll Wait4:41
- B3Girl Gone Bad4:43
- B4House Of Pain3:18
About this record
The B-side runout on this 1984 Warner Bros. pressing (catalogue 1-23985) bears the Sheffield Pressing logo and matrix mark ∆5872-X, a variation absent from the A-side dead wax—a detail that separates this Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester edition from its catalogue siblings. Demand reflects the album's canonical status: 521 collectors want it against 2718 who own one, yet only 25 copies trade below the Mint threshold of 81.94 USD.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market on this US pressing. A Mint copy commands 81.94 USD, while NM drops to 73.31 USD—a gap that widens sharply at VG+ (56.06 USD) and VG (38.81 USD), reflecting how wear on the original Capitol pressing accelerates value loss.
The lowest asking price sits at 10.62 USD across 25 active listings, signalling heavy supply at the worn end. The catalogue number 1-23985 appears across multiple 1984 US Warner Bros. pressings, but the Sheffield/Winchester hybrid matrix signature on the B-side (∆5872-X with the ① mark) distinguishes this specific plant variant.
Community ownership (2718 have) vastly exceeds want (521), typical of a platinum-era rock staple, yet the rating of 4.36 across 107 votes confirms consistent collector regard.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number 1-23985 stamped on the label. The B-side runout matrix 1-23985-B SH-1 ① B-18881-SH1–––◁ SLM ∆5872-X 0-1 (1-1SM 1-1)SM1-4 is the fingerprint: the ① symbol and Sheffield Pressing designation (SH-1) paired with the Winchester plant code (∆5872-X) confirm this variant.
The A-side matrix 1-23985-A SH6 SLM ∆5872 1(-4) 0-1 -SM1-1 lacks the Sheffield logo, making the asymmetry a pressing-plant anomaly worth documenting. Grade by vinyl surface clarity under light: Mint (81.94 USD) shows no hairline scratches; NM (73.31 USD) permits only light dust; VG+ (56.06 USD) tolerates light surface marks audible only on quiet passages; VG (38.81 USD) shows visible wear and light crackle.
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Release notes
This version has the logo and matrix# of Sheffield Pressing, only on B side run-out. It looks like a variation of but without the –––◁ Winchester pressing logo on A side.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
Why does the B-side matrix say Sheffield Pressing when the label says Warner Bros.?
The Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Winchester subcontracted some 1984 pressings to Sheffield Pressing for B-side stamping, creating a hybrid matrix. The A-side runout (1-23985-A SH6 SLM ∆5872) shows only Winchester codes, while the B-side (1-23985-B SH-1 ① B-18881-SH1–––◁ SLM ∆5872-X) bears the Sheffield ① mark and SH-1 designation. This variation is documented in the release notes as distinct from a full Winchester pressing.
What is a VG+ copy worth, and how does it compare to Mint?
A VG+ copy is estimated at 56.06 USD according to the price guide. A Mint copy reaches 81.94 USD, so the condition step represents a significant premium. The gap widens further at NM (73.31 USD), meaning even light play reduces value substantially on this pressing.
How many copies are currently for sale, and what is the lowest price?
25 copies are listed across the market, with the lowest asking price at 10.62 USD. This suggests heavy inventory at worn grades (G and below), where the price guide values range from 12.94 USD (G) down to 4.31 USD (P).
Is this the original 1984 pressing or a reissue?
This is an original 1984 US pressing on Warner Bros. Records, catalogue 1-23985, pressed at Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester. The other_pressings list shows two other 1984 US Warner Bros. variants with catalogue numbers 1-23985 and 9 23985-1, all from the same year, indicating multiple plant runs rather than later reissues.
How many collectors own this pressing versus want it?
2718 collectors report owning this pressing, while 521 want it—a ratio of roughly 5 to 1. The community rating is 4.36 out of 5 across 107 votes, reflecting consistent approval despite the high ownership saturation typical of a major 1984 rock release.