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Various – Flashdance (Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture)
1983 · US · Casablanca · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 19, 2026
- MMint
- $16.39
- NMNear Mint
- $14.66
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $11.21
- VGVery Good
- $7.76
- G+Good Plus
- $4.31
- GGood
- $2.59
- FFair
- $1.73
- PPoor
- $0.86
49 copies listed on Discogs from $1.77.
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
- $10ref VA-S4B6JMedia NM · Near MintSleeve NM🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- 422-811-492-1-AS-PRC-R1 2-1-2422-811-492-1-BS-PRC-R1-1-2 PRCC-1MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF.
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 042281149214
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 422-811492-1
- Rights society
- ASCAP / BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- 26
- Other
- 206(Sleeve, Back Side)
- Manufactured By
- PolyGram Records, Inc.
- Pressed By
- PRC Recording Company, Compton, CA
- Mastered At
- Allen Zentz Mastering
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Electronic, Stage & Screen
- Style
- Soundtrack, Electro, Synth-pop
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- Casablanca
- Catalog number
- 422-811 492-1 M-1
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 042281149214
Tracklist
- A1Flashdance... What A Feeling3:55
- A2He's A Dream3:28
- A3Love Theme From Flashdance3:15
- A4Manhunt2:36
- A5Lady, Lady, Lady4:14
- B1Imagination3:40
- B2Romeo3:15
- B3Seduce Me Tonight3:33
- B4I'll Be Here Where The Heart Is4:37
- B5Maniac4:12
- Arranged By, Conductor [Conducted By]
- Sylvester Levay
- Composed By [Score Composed By]
- Giorgio Moroder
- Design [Album Design]
- Mo Ström
About this record
The PRC-Compton pressing plant stamp in the runout (422-811-492-1-AS-PRC-R1 2-1-2) identifies this 1983 Casablanca US edition as a domestic variant distinct from the original PolyGram pressing. The absence of a Bill Gardner credit mark in the dead wax further separates this copy from earlier variants of the Flashdance soundtrack.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market here. A Mint copy trades at 16.39 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 14.66 USD—a steep cliff for a soundtrack that has 49 copies currently listed.
The VG+ tier sits at 11.21 USD and VG at 7.76 USD, reflecting how quickly wear erodes value on a dance-floor record that likely saw heavy play. Demand is modest: 114 collectors want it against 1604 who own one, a ratio typical of 1980s pop soundtracks.
The PRC-Compton pressing (marked '26' on labels) is less sought than the original PolyGram version, which explains why the lowest asking price hovers at 1.77 USD—dealers move copies at clearance rather than premium pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 422-811 492-1 M-1 on the label and 811492-1 M-1 on the spine. The dead-wax matrix string 422-811-492-1-AS-PRC-R1 2-1-2 (Side A) and 422-811-492-1-BS-PRC-R1-1-2 PRCC-1 (Side B) verify the PRC Recording Company, Compton, CA plant.
The runout also reads MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L.A., CALIF. The label will display '26' to denote Compton pressing.
Grade by visual inspection of the vinyl surface and sleeve; this is a 10-track LP with printed inner sleeve included. The absence of a ❀ symbol in the runout (present on earlier variants) is the key differentiator.
Barcode present.
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Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
This is similar to , except this version does not contain a ❀ in the runouts which credits Bill Gardner.
"26" printed on labels denotes a PRC-Compton pressing.
Laura Branigan appears courtesy of Atlantic Records Irene Cara appears courtesy of Network Records Kim Carnes appears courtesy of EMI America Records Michael Sembello appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Donna Summer appears courtesy of Geffen Records
Album Design: for Bob Heimall, Inc.
A1, B1, B4: ASCAP / BMI A2, A4: BMI A3, A5, B2, B3, B5: ASCAP
Printed in U.S.A.
Also available on Cassette (811 492-4)
Labels: 422-811 492-1 M-1 Spine: 811492-1 M-1
"Flashdance/Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture" appears on spine. Casablanca Records appears on sleeve; Casablanca on spine; Casablanca Record And Filmworks appears on labels.
Includes printed inner-sleeve.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this PRC-Compton pressing apart from the original PolyGram version?
Check the dead-wax matrix. This copy reads 422-811-492-1-AS-PRC-R1 2-1-2 on Side A and 422-811-492-1-BS-PRC-R1-1-2 PRCC-1 on Side B, identifying it as a PRC Recording Company (Compton, CA) pressing. The label will show '26' printed on it. The original PolyGram pressing uses a different matrix and lacks the PRC designation. Additionally, this version does not contain a ❀ symbol in the runouts that appears on some earlier variants.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 11.21 USD. This represents a significant drop from the NM price of 14.66 USD, showing how even light wear reduces value. Note that this is an estimate; actual sales vary based on seller and buyer negotiation.
Why is the lowest asking price so low compared to the Mint value?
With 49 copies currently for sale, supply outpaces collector demand (114 want it; 1604 already own one). The lowest price of 1.77 USD reflects dealer clearing rather than fair-market value. Soundtracks from the 1980s, especially dance-oriented ones, were pressed in high volume and saw heavy play, so worn copies flood the market. Mint and NM copies command the 14.66–16.39 USD range, but dealers price worn stock aggressively to move inventory.
Is there a Mexican pressing of this soundtrack, and how does it compare?
Yes. Casablanca released a Mexican version with catalogue numbers CDEPR 1040 and 811 492 2. The Mexican pressing is a separate variant with different manufacturing and distribution. This US PRC-Compton pressing is the domestic edition and generally more available in North American markets.
What artists are on this soundtrack, and are there licensing notes I should know?
The 10-track album features Laura Branigan (courtesy Atlantic Records), Irene Cara (courtesy Network Records), Kim Carnes (courtesy EMI America Records), Michael Sembello (courtesy Warner Bros. Records), and Donna Summer (courtesy Geffen Records). The licensing credits appear in the liner notes. Track publishing is split between ASCAP and BMI; the label notes which performing rights organization controls each song.