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Data as of Sep 22, 2026
Various – Dixie-ABC
1965 · Germany · Metronome · Vinyl LP Compilation
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 22, 2026
- MMint
- $3.94
- NMNear Mint
- $3.52
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $2.70
- VGVery Good
- $1.87
- G+Good Plus
- $1.04
- GGood
- $0.62
- FFair
- $0.41
- PPoor
- $0.21
31 copies listed on Discogs from $1.15.
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
- €2.70ref VA-4TZ9JMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇩🇪 Ships from Germany
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 10.012-AHLP 10012-A [Pallas Athene" logo]
- Runout — side B
- 10.012-BHLP 10012-B [Pallas Athene" logo]
- Rights society
- GEMA BIEM
- Made By
- Metronome Records GmbH
- Pressed By
- Schallplattenfabrik Pallas GmbH
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Berliner Luft
- A2My Journey To The Sky
- A3Baby, Won't You Please Come Home
- A4Sweet Sue
- A5Lonesome
- A6Swanee River
- A7Sweet Fields
- B1Jelly Bean Blues
- B2A'rouing
- B3Summer Set
- B4Elephant Stomp
- B5Papa Dip
- B6Darling Nelly Gray
- B7Ballin' The Jack
About this record
This 1965 German compilation exists in two distinct pressings—one from Metronome Records GmbH and a later Pallas Athene pressing—identifiable by the dead-wax matrix stamps and plant logos. The runout codes 10.012-A and 10.012-B (or HLP 10012-A/B with the Pallas logo) mark which pressing you hold.
Dixieland collectors encounter this title rarely in the secondary market: only 31 copies are listed for sale across major platforms, yet 186 collectors own one, signaling a stable but thin supply relative to demand.
What drives its value
Pricing reflects this record's modest collectibility. A Mint copy commands 3.94 USD, while a VG+ drops to 2.70 USD and VG settles at 1.87 USD—a steep slide that punishes wear on a title with limited collector premium.
The lowest asking price sits at 1.15 USD, underscoring that bulk-lot and dealer stock dominates the 31 active listings. Community want (4) lags far behind have (186), confirming this is a stable-shelf compilation rather than a chase piece.
The German-market Metronome pressing holds no scarcity bonus over reissues; its value rests entirely on condition and the appeal of the Dixieland roster—Acker Bilk, Chris Barber, Ken Colyer, and Monty Sunshine among them—rather than pressing rarity.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number HLP 10.012 or HLP 10012 on the front cover and label. The dead-wax runout is the decisive identifier: early Metronome pressings bear 10.012-A and 10.012-B; later Pallas Athene reissues are marked HLP 10012-A and HLP 10012-B with the Pallas logo stamped in the runout.
No barcode appears on any variant. The label credits include Acker Bilk, Chris Barber, Ken Colyer, Monty Sunshine, Edmond Hall, Sidney de Paris, Ottilie Patterson, and Terry Lighfoot across 14 tracks.
Note that A3 carries a Spencer Williams miscredit—a known label error. Grade by vinyl surface cleanliness and groove wear; even light surface noise or hairline scratches drop condition from NM to VG+, so inspect under bright light before pricing above 2.70 USD.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
»Dixie ABC« mit Mr. Acker Bilk And His Paramount Jazz Band, Chris Barber and his Jazzband, The Ken Colyer Jazzmen, Monty Sunshine, Edmond Hall, Sidney de Paris, Ottilie Patterson und Terry Lighfoot
The credits are not very accurately denoted on the labels e.g. Spencer Williams is miscredited for A3.
Made in Germany by Metronome Records GmbH.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the Metronome pressing from the Pallas reissue?
Check the dead-wax runout on the vinyl itself. The original Metronome pressing is stamped 10.012-A (side one) and 10.012-B (side two). The Pallas Athene reissue is marked HLP 10012-A and HLP 10012-B, with the Pallas Athene logo visible in the runout. Both carry the same catalogue number on the label, so the matrix is your only reliable differentiator.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 2.70 USD. This represents a significant drop from NM (3.52 USD), reflecting how sensitive buyers are to surface condition on a low-premium compilation. The estimate is current as of the guide's last update.
Why is the lowest price only 1.15 USD when VG copies are listed at 1.87 USD?
The 1.15 USD figure represents actual asking prices on the market (31 copies currently for sale), while the price guide estimates reflect theoretical collector values by condition grade. Dealers and bulk-lot sellers often undercut graded estimates; the gap shows that real-world transactions on this title trend toward bargain-bin pricing despite the guide's VG valuation.
Is there a pressing-plant premium between Metronome and Pallas?
No. Both the Metronome Records GmbH and Pallas Athene pressings trade at the same estimated values across all condition grades. Collectors of Dixieland jazz on this title do not differentiate by plant; rarity and demand are too low to support a premium for either variant.
What should I know about the label credits?
The release notes confirm that Spencer Williams is miscredited on track A3. This is a known label error on the original pressing and carries forward to reissues. It is not a defect but a documented quirk of the release; do not mistake it for a pressing variant or condition issue.