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Data as of Oct 18, 2026
Village People – Renaissance
1981 · Italy · VIP (2) · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $24.43
- NMNear Mint
- $21.86
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $16.71
- VGVery Good
- $11.57
- G+Good Plus
- $6.43
- GGood
- $3.86
- FFair
- $2.57
- PPoor
- $1.29
126 copies listed on Discogs from $1.50.
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
- $20ref VA-B2ST3Media 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
- 72 VIP 20268-1L72 VIP20268-1L cgd [logo] 9-7-81 DD [sign]
- Runout — side B
- 72 VIP 20268-2L72 VIP20268-2L cgd [logo] 9-7-81 DD [sign]
- Rights society
- SIAE/DR, BMI, SACEM
- Printed By
- CGD Messaggerie Musicali S.p.A.
- Made By
- CGD Messaggerie Musicali S.p.A.
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, Los Angeles
- Mixed At
- The Hit Factory
Specifications
- Artist
- Village People
- Genre
- Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Disco, Funk
- Year
- 1981
- Label
- VIP (2)
- Catalog number
- VIP 20268
- Country
- Italy
Tracklist
- A1Do You Wanna Spend The Night4:59
- A25 O'Clock In The Morning5:05
- A3Fireman4:59
- A4Jungle City3:50
- B1Action Man3:08
- B2Big Mac2:27
- B3Diet3:19
- B4Food Fight2:31
- Executive-Producer
- Henri Belolo
- Producer
- Jacques Morali
- Producer [Assistant]
- Dennis Frederiksen
- Engineer [Assistant Hit Factory]
- Chris Tergesen
- Engineer [Assistant Record Plant]
- Karat Faye
- Engineer [Hit Factory]
- Bruce Tergesen
About this record
The Italian pressing of Village People's Renaissance carries the catalogue number VIP 20268 and bears the stamp of CGD Messaggerie Musicali S.p.A., the Milan-based pressing plant that manufactured this 1981 disco-funk LP for the domestic market. The runout matrix 72 VIP 20268-1L and 72 VIP 20268-2L, dated 9-7-81, distinguish this edition from other international releases.
With 126 copies currently for sale and a lowest asking price of 1.5 USD, this pressing sits at the deep end of the secondary market, yet 818 collectors report owning one against only 36 who actively want it.
What drives its value
The price guide values this Italian pressing from 24.43 USD in Mint condition down to 1.29 USD in Poor condition, with a VG+ copy estimated at 16.71 USD and a VG copy at 11.57 USD. The wide spread reflects the sensitivity of this 1981 disco release to wear: a Mint example commands nearly 19 times the floor price of a Poor copy.
At 126 listings on the market, supply is moderate relative to the 818 collectors who own it, suggesting this is a common Italian reissue rather than a scarce original pressing. The community rating of 3.59 across 71 votes indicates modest collector enthusiasm, and the 36 want-list entries against 818 have entries confirm this is a surplus title in the secondary market.
Condition-driven pricing dominates: the gap between VG+ at 16.71 USD and VG at 11.57 USD underscores that even minor surface degradation erodes value on this pressing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number VIP 20268 on the spine and label, paired with the label credit 'Made in Italy' on the back cover. The dead-wax runout must read 72 VIP 20268-1L or 72 VIP 20268-2L, with the full matrix 72 VIP20268-1L cgd [logo] 9-7-81 DD [sign] or its Side 2 equivalent (72 VIP20268-2L) indicating CGD Messaggerie Musicali S.p.A. as the pressing plant.
The 8-track album contains songs published by Can't Stop Music (BMI) in the U.S.A., with original worldwide rights held by Scorpio Music (Black Scorpio) SACEM—these credits appear in the release notes. This pressing lacks a barcode, a detail that separates it from later reissues.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint (24.43 USD) shows no visible wear; NM (21.86 USD) permits only light handling marks; VG+ (16.71 USD) allows light surface noise but no audible skips; VG (11.57 USD) exhibits moderate groove wear and occasional pops.
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Release notes
Labels: Made in Italy.
All songs published in the U.S.A. by: Can't Stop Music (BMI) Original worldwide publisher: Scorpio Music (Black Scorpio) SACEM
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I identify the CGD Messaggerie Musicali pressing versus other 1981 Village People Renaissance editions?
Check the runout matrix in the dead wax: this Italian pressing reads 72 VIP 20268-1L or 72 VIP 20268-2L, with the full inscription 72 VIP20268-1L cgd [logo] 9-7-81 DD [sign] confirming CGD as the plant. The catalogue number VIP 20268 and 'Made in Italy' credit on the back cover are also definitive markers of this edition.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
The price guide estimates a VG+ copy at 16.71 USD as of the guide's publication date. This represents a collector-grade copy with light surface noise but no skips or significant groove wear. The estimate assumes typical market conditions; actual sales may vary.
Why is the price spread so large between Mint and Poor condition?
A Mint copy is valued at 24.43 USD while a Poor copy sits at 1.29 USD—a 19-fold difference. This 1981 disco pressing is sensitive to surface wear because the grooves are prone to audible pops and skips once played; collectors of dance music prioritize clean, quiet vinyl, making condition the dominant price driver on this title.
Is this a rare pressing?
No. The community data shows 818 collectors own this pressing against only 36 who want it, and 126 copies are currently for sale. This indicates it is a common Italian reissue, not a scarce original. The lowest asking price of 1.5 USD further confirms abundant supply relative to demand.
What does the community rating of 3.59 tell me about this album?
The rating of 3.59 across 71 votes suggests moderate appreciation among collectors—neither a cult classic nor a widely dismissed title. This reflects the album's status as a mid-tier disco-funk release from 1981, valued more for its historical context within the Village People discography than for critical acclaim.