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Data as of Sep 20, 2026
Various – Rock Mini Album
1981 · US · Nestlé · Vinyl 7" 33 ⅓ RPM Mini-Album Compilation Promo Styrene Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 20, 2026
- MMint
- $9
- NMNear Mint
- $8.05
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $6.16
- VGVery Good
- $4.26
- G+Good Plus
- $2.37
- GGood
- $1.42
- FFair
- $0.95
- PPoor
- $0.47
36 copies listed on Discogs from $1.05.
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
- $4ref VA-QMHVMMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AVS 16174AVS 16174 -1A T
- Runout — side B
- BVS 16174BVS 16174-1A T
- Pressing Plant ID
- T(Etched in runouts)
- Manufactured By
- CBS Records
- Manufactured By
- CBS Inc.
- Manufactured For
- Nestlé
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Terre Haute
Specifications
- Artist
- Various
- Style
- Southern Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock, AOR, Pop Rock
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- Nestlé, Columbia Special Products
- Catalog number
- PV 16174
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1I Want You To Want Me3:09
- A2Time For Me To Fly2:45
- B1Any Way You Want It3:21
- B2Flirtin' With Disaster3:48
About this record
Stamped in the dead wax with matrix AVS 16174 or BVS 16174 (the T etched, not stamped), this 1981 Nestlé promotional 7" mini-album was a giveaway redeemable through department store displays or magazine inserts—never sold at retail. The styrene pressing carries catalogue PV 16174 across both Nestlé and Columbia Special Products, marking it as a corporate tie-in artifact rather than a standard commercial release.
What drives its value
This pressing trades on its promotional scarcity and novelty rather than musical demand. The price guide spans from 9.00 USD in Mint condition down to 0.47 USD in Poor, with a VG+ copy valued at 6.16 USD and VG at 4.26 USD.
Currently 36 copies are listed for sale, yet 540 collectors report owning one against only 23 who want it—a ratio that signals low active hunt pressure. The lowest asking price sits at 1.05 USD, undercutting even the Fair grade estimate, reflecting the glut of copies in circulation from the original Nestlé promotion.
As a corporate giveaway rather than a standard label release, it holds value primarily among promo and novelty collectors; condition and the presence of both matrix variants (A and B sides) matter more than scarcity.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number PV 16174 printed on the label, paired with either Nestlé or Columbia Special Products branding. The runout will read AVS 16174 or BVS 16174, with the T etched (not stamped) into the dead wax—a detail distinguishing this from any later reissue.
The styrene construction and 7" format are standard for this 1981 giveaway; listen for the 4 tracks and verify the stereo pressing. Grade by examining the label for foxing or discoloration (common on Nestlé promos), the vinyl surface for hairline scratches or groove wear, and the sleeve (if present) for water damage or fading from retail display.
A Mint copy will show no play wear and pristine label gloss; VG+ allows light surface marks but no audible ticks; VG permits light scratches and minor label wear.
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Release notes
Nestle Promotional Release. "Nestlé $100,000 Candy Bar"
Give away 7" EP that was redeemable via dept. store displays when purchasing Nestlé products, or from a magazine insert.
Not For Sale © 1981 CBS Inc. ® 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 CBS Inc.
Runouts are stamped except "T" is etched.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is this record worth in VG+ condition?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 6.16 USD. However, the current market shows 36 copies available with the lowest asking price at 1.05 USD, indicating actual selling prices may be significantly lower than the guide estimate.
How do I know if I have the right pressing?
Look for catalogue number PV 16174 on the label and either Nestlé or Columbia Special Products as the issuer. Check the dead wax for matrix AVS 16174 or BVS 16174; the T at the end should be etched, not stamped. The 7" styrene format and 4-track layout confirm the 1981 promotional release.
Why is the lowest price so far below the VG grade estimate?
The price guide values a VG copy at 4.26 USD, but the lowest current asking price is 1.05 USD. This gap reflects oversupply: 540 collectors own one while only 23 want it, flooding the market with copies from the original Nestlé giveaway. Buyers have little incentive to pay guide prices when stock is abundant.
Is this a rare record?
No. The want-to-have ratio is 23 to 540, indicating far more copies in circulation than active collector demand. As a promotional giveaway distributed through department stores and magazine inserts in 1981, millions were produced and many survive in collections today.
What does the release note 'Not For Sale' mean?
It confirms this was a promotional item, not a commercial retail release. The copyright dates 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 indicate the tracks were sourced from earlier CBS Inc. recordings. The record was only obtainable by redeeming it through Nestlé product purchases or magazine inserts.