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Whitney Houston – Whitney Houston
1985 · US · Arista · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $19.28
- NMNear Mint
- $17.25
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $13.19
- VGVery Good
- $9.13
- G+Good Plus
- $5.07
- GGood
- $3.04
- FFair
- $2.03
- PPoor
- $1.01
159 copies listed on Discogs from $2.13.
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.
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- AL 8-8212 SAAL8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A1 F FAL8-8212-SB-11 TML-S I A1 E EAL8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A4 NAL8-8212-SB9 TML-X I A2 RAL8-8212-SA-2 TML-S I A4 D DAL8-8212-SB-1 TML-M I A3 LAL8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A1 C CAL 8-8212-SA-2 TML-S I A7 I IAL-8-8212-SB-2 TML-S I A4 PPAL 8-8212-SA-3 TML-M I A2KAL 8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A2AL8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A4 OAL 8-8212-SA-5 I TML-M A2HAL8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A4 IAL8-8212-SA-2 TML-S I A5CCAL 8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A2 RAL 8-8212-SA-2 TML-S I D5 I
- Runout — side B
- AL 8-8212 SBAL8-8212-SB11 TML-S I A1 HAL 8-8212-SB-3 TML-M I A4 EAL 8-8212-SB 5 TML-X I A6AL8-8212-SB11 TML-S I A1 FEAL 8-8212-SB 5 TML-X I ICUAL 8-8212-SB-10 TML-M I A1 II IIAL8-8212-SB-1 TML-M I A4CAL8-8212-SB9 TML-X I A2 CAL8 8212 SB 4 TML-M I A1 H
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 7822-18212-1
- Barcode (Scanned)
- 078221821216
- Rights society
- ASCAP, BMI
- Pressing Plant ID
- I(In runouts)
- Manufactured By
- Arista Records, Inc.
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Mastering Lab
- Pressed By
- RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis
Specifications
- Artist
- Whitney Houston
- Genre
- Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
- Style
- Soul, Ballad, Contemporary R&B, Dance-pop, Vocal
- Year
- 1985
- Label
- Arista
- Catalog number
- AL 8-8212
- Country
- US
- Barcode
- 0 7822-18212-1
Tracklist
- A1You Give Good Love4:33
- A2Thinking About You5:27
- A3Someone For Me4:57
- A4Saving All My Love For You3:57
- A5Nobody Loves Me Like You Do3:46
- B1How Will I Know4:33
- B2All At Once4:26
- B3Take Good Care Of My Heart4:13
- B4Greatest Love Of All4:55
- B5Hold Me6:00
- Executive-Producer
- Clive Davis
- Costume Designer [Bathing Suit]
- Norma Kamali
- Costume Designer [Gown]
- Giovanni De Maura
- Photography By
- Garry Gross
About this record
The 1985 Arista pressing AL 8-8212 exists in multiple plant variants—Arista Records, Inc. and RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis—each stamped with distinct matrix runouts (AL 8-8212 SA / AL 8-8212 SB on Side A and B respectively). The release notes confirm "Greatest Love Of All" runs 4:55 on this original version, distinguishing it from a similar Indianapolis pressing (458608) where B4 clocks 4:49.
Among 7351 collectors who own a copy, 952 still want one, signaling steady demand despite 159 copies currently for sale.
What drives its value
This 1985 US pressing commands a spread from 19.28 USD in Mint condition down to 2.13 USD at the lowest listed price, with a VG+ copy estimated at 13.19 USD and VG at 9.13 USD. The price guide reflects condition as the primary driver: NM sits at 17.25 USD, while G+ drops to 5.07 USD.
With 159 copies in circulation and a want-to-have ratio of 952 to 7351, supply is adequate but not abundant. The original 1985 US pressing on Arista (AL 8-8212) holds its value better than the 2010 reissue (88697 58903 2) or the 1985 Brazil variant (1048320), because collectors prioritize the first pressing and the specific track timing of "Greatest Love Of All" at 4:55.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the pressing by checking the label for catalogue number AL 8-8212 (also appears on spine and back cover lower right quadrant). Examine the dead wax: Side A will read either AL 8-8212 SA or AL8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A1 F F; Side B either AL 8-8212 SB or AL8-8212-SB-11 TML-S I A1 E E.
The Mastering Lab (TML) and Indianapolis (I) identifiers confirm the pressing plant source. Play "Greatest Love Of All" (track A4) and verify it runs 4:55—the 458608 variant differs at 4:49 on B4.
Some copies carry a hype sticker; others were pressed on dark brownish translucent vinyl, both noted in release documentation. The barcode is present on all copies.
Grade by surface noise, groove wear, and jacket condition; a VG+ example shows minimal surface marks and plays cleanly.
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Listen
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Release notes
This is the original version that has "Greatest Love Of All" with a track time of 4:55. A very similar Indianapolis pressing, 458608, has different Side B labels with B4 as 4:49.
℗ & © 1985 Arista Records, Inc.
Catalog #AL 8-8212 can be found on labels. Catalog #AL8-8212 can be found on the spine, hype sticker and back cover (lower right quadrant).
Runouts are etched except for The Mastering Lab IDs "TML-M", "TML-S", & "TML-X"; Indianapolis "I" and some mastering IDs, i.e. "A2". For Variant 6, the "K" on Side A is etched over an "E".
Publishing: A1 by The New Music Group/MCA Music (BMI) A2 by Kashif Music/The New Music Group/MCA Music (BMI) A3 by Warner Brother Music (ASCAP) A4 by Prince St. Music (ASCAP)/Screen Gems-EMI Music Inc. (BMI) A5 by Ensign Music Corporation (BMI) B1 by Irving Music (BMI) B2 by Almo Music Corp. (ASCAP)/March 9 Music (ASCAP)/Prince Street Music (ASCAP) B3 by April Music Inc./And New And Used Music (ASCAP)/Peso Music (BMI) B4 by Golden Touch Music Corp. (ASCAP)/Gold Horizon Music Corp. (BMI) B5 by Prince St. Music (ASCAP)/DeCreed Music Publishing Company/Music Corp. of America (BMI)
Some copies came with a hype sticker (check photos). Some copies were pressed on dark brownish translucent vinyl.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number on this pressing?
AL 8-8212 appears on the label itself. The spine, hype sticker, and back cover lower right quadrant also carry AL8-8212 (without spaces). Both formats refer to the same pressing.
How do I tell this from the Indianapolis variant (458608)?
Play "Greatest Love Of All" on Side A: this pressing runs 4:55. The 458608 variant has different Side B labels and B4 clocks 4:49. Check the dead-wax matrix: this pressing reads AL 8-8212 SA or AL8-8212-SA-7 TML-S I A1 F F on Side A.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
The price guide estimates 13.19 USD for a VG+ example as of the guide date. A Mint copy reaches 19.28 USD, while VG drops to 9.13 USD. The lowest listed price is 2.13 USD, reflecting heavily played or damaged stock.
How many copies are on the market right now?
159 copies are currently listed for sale across platforms tracked by the price guide. Among the collector base, 7351 have a copy and 952 want one, indicating steady but not frenzied demand.
Are there other pressings I should know about?
Yes. A 1985 Brazil pressing exists under Arista 1048320. A 2010 US reissue (Arista 88697 58903 2) is a later reissue. Collectors prioritize the original 1985 US pressing (AL 8-8212) because it preserves the 4:55 track time and carries the first-pressing cachet.