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Data as of Oct 29, 2026
Various – I Favolosi Re Del Jazz
1971 · Italy · Reader's Digest · Vinyl LP Compilation Reissue Special Edition
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 29, 2026
- MMint
- $6.52
- NMNear Mint
- $5.83
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $4.46
- VGVery Good
- $3.09
- G+Good Plus
- $1.72
- GGood
- $1.03
- FFair
- $0.69
- PPoor
- $0.34
12 copies listed on Discogs from $3.
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
- €5ref VA-839ABMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇮🇹 Ships from Italy
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- LPJ 5168 A
- Runout — side B
- LPJ 5168 B
- Rights society
- SIAE
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Genre
- Jazz
- Style
- Dixieland, Big Band, Swing
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- Reader's Digest, Jolly
- Catalog number
- LPJ 5168
- Country
- Italy
Tracklist
- A1Tea For Two
- A2Air Mail Special
- A3I Love My Man
- A4Ain't Misbehavin'
- A5Basin Street Blues
- B1Jazz Me Blues
- B2My Melancholy Baby
- B3Flying Home
- B4Lady Be Good
- B5Blues
About this record
Two catalogue numbers, LPJ 5168 on both sides, and no barcode: the Italian Reader's Digest/Jolly pressing of I Favolosi Re Del Jazz from 1971 identifies itself through its runouts rather than a printed code. Demand is thin but steady, with 91 collectors holding a copy against 3 seeking one.
Ten tracks of Dixieland, big band and swing make up this compilation, filed under Jazz with those three styles listed.
What drives its value
The price guide puts this record from Mint at 6.52 USD down to VG at 3.09 USD, with VG+ at 4.46 USD and NM at 5.83 USD. Those endpoints, from 3.09 up to 6.52, are what separate a clean copy from a worn one, and grading decides where a given copy lands on that scale.
The lowest current listing is 3.00 USD, and 12 copies are for sale at that market snapshot. Holders outnumber seekers, 91 to 3, so supply is not the constraint on price.
The listing records a Reader's Digest label alongside Jolly, and a Reissue plus Special Edition description, which means the copy in hand may not be the original 1971 pressing. The guide gives no separate value for other pressings, so the figures above apply to this release as catalogued.
How to appraise this pressing
Begin with the runouts. Side A reads LPJ 5168 A and side B reads LPJ 5168 B, both matching the catalogue number LPJ 5168 printed on the sleeve.
Because there is no barcode, match the runout etching to the catalogue number and compare the label imprint, which should show Reader's Digest with Jolly. Look for the Reissue and Special Edition wording on the sleeve or label, since the listing describes this release that way.
No plant stamp or extended matrix string is held for this record, so do not rely on one. Grade the vinyl under good light against the guide tiers: M, NM, VG+, VG, then G+ and lower.
Check the sleeve separately from the disc. Confirm all ten tracks are present and that the record fits the Dixieland, big band and swing styles listed.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of I Favolosi Re Del Jazz worth?
The price guide lists a VG+ copy at 4.46 USD. This is an estimate taken from the guide, not a guaranteed sale price.
What is a Mint copy worth?
The guide values a Mint copy at 6.52 USD, and an NM copy at 5.83 USD.
Why is this pressing cheap compared with other Italian jazz compilations?
The market snapshot shows 12 copies for sale from 3.00 USD, against 91 collectors who have one and 3 who want one. Supply is ample and demand is limited.
How do I know if my copy is the original 1971 pressing?
The listing describes this release as a Reissue and Special Edition, so a copy may not be the original. Check the label imprint and sleeve wording against the Reader's Digest and Jolly credits, and do not assume 1971 from the year alone.
What does the community rating of 3.67 tell a buyer?
The 3.67 rating comes from 9 community ratings. It is a modest average, and it does not change the price tiers in the guide.