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Yazoo – Nobody's Diary / State Farm
1983 · UK · Mute · Vinyl 12" Single 45 RPM
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 15, 2026
- MMint
- $60.68
- NMNear Mint
- $54.29
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $41.52
- VGVery Good
- $28.74
- G+Good Plus
- $15.97
- GGood
- $9.58
- FFair
- $6.39
- PPoor
- $3.19
73 copies listed on Discogs from $1.17.
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
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- Runout — side A
- 12 YAZ 003 A2 gg4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY MAGGS TOWN HOUSE12 YAZ 003 A2 gg3 V HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY MAGGS TOWN HOUSE12 YAZ 003 A2 gg3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY MAGGS TOWN HOUSE
- Runout — side B
- 12 YAZ 003 B-1 [drawing] MANY THANKS ANDY MATTHEWS WITH LOVE X TOWN HOUSE12 YAZ 003 B2 [drawing] gg3 V MANY THANKS ANDY MATTHEWS WITH LOVE X TOWN HOUSE12 YAZ 003 B-2 [drawing] MT.1 MANY THANKS ANDY MATTHEWS WITH LOVE X TOWN HOUSEYAZ 003 B gg4 [drawing] MANY THANKS ANDY MATTHEWS WITH LOVE X TOWN HOUSE12 YAZ 003 B1 gg [drawing] MANY THANKS ANDY MATTHEWS WITH LOVE X TOWN HOUSE
- Recorded At
- Blackwing Studios
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Town House
- Plated At
- Gedmal Galvanic Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- Yazoo
- Genre
- Electronic, Pop
- Style
- Synth-pop
- Year
- 1983
- Label
- Mute
- Catalog number
- 12 YAZ 003
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- ANobody's Diary (Extended Version)6:01
- BState Farm (Extended Version)6:29
- Illustration
- Steven Appleby
About this record
The runout etchings on this 1983 Mute pressing carry personal inscriptions—"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY MAGGS" on side A and a hand-drawn teddy bear face on side B—marking it as a pressing variant distinct from catalogue copies. Stamped "TOWN HOUSE" in the dead wax, this UK 12-inch single commands a wide price range: from 60.68 USD in Mint condition down to 1.17 USD at the lowest market listing, a spread that reflects how sharply condition affects value on this synth-pop artifact.
What drives its value
The price gradient on this Yazoo single is steep: a Mint copy trades at 60.68 USD, while a Near Mint sits at 54.29 USD, a VG+ at 41.52 USD, and a VG at 28.74 USD. The lowest asking price across 73 active listings is 1.17 USD, indicating a deep tail of worn or problem copies.
Demand remains solid—411 collectors want it against 2766 who own one—but the real story is condition sensitivity. The runout variants (marked by the TOWN HOUSE stamping, the smaller centre compression ring, and the absence of dashes in the matrix groupings) are less documented than the similar version 26204369, which means authentication by dead-wax inspection is essential to justify prices above VG.
Original UK Mute pressings from 1983 command premiums over later reissues; this single's synth-pop pedigree and Yazoo's cult status sustain collector interest even as supply remains plentiful.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number 12 YAZ 003 on the label and sleeve. The dead-wax etchings are the key identifier: side A reads "12 YAZ 003 A2 gg4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY MAGGS TOWN HOUSE" (or the variant "12 YAZ 003 A2 gg3 V"), and side B features the hand-drawn teddy bear face etching with "12 YAZ 003 B-1" or "12 YAZ 003 B2 gg3 V" plus "MANY THANKS ANDY MATTHEWS WITH LOVE X TOWN HOUSE." The pressing plant is identified by the TOWN HOUSE stamp in the runout.
Note the smaller centre compression ring, which does not touch the rubber duck—this distinguishes it from version 26204369. Grading: inspect the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and scuffs.
At M (Mint), the record is unplayed and pristine; NM (Near Mint) allows only faint signs of handling. VG+ shows light surface wear but plays cleanly; VG exhibits noticeable groove wear and light surface noise.
The barcode is absent on this variant.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
The "" in the side B matrix refers to a etching of what appears to be a teddy bear face with a bob haircut, with flags(?) or a hairpin extending off the left side of the head. See photos for an image.
A similar version is 26204369. This version:
• Runouts are etched except stamped TOWN HOUSE • Has a smaller centre compression ring, notably it does not touch the rubber duck. • Gedmal Galvanic is in the runout. • Spartan Wales is not in the runout. • It does not have dashes between the initial groups of runout characters.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What does the teddy bear drawing in the runout mean?
The etched teddy bear face with a bob haircut and flag-like or hairpin extensions on side B is a personal inscription unique to this pressing variant. It appears alongside the credit "MANY THANKS ANDY MATTHEWS WITH LOVE X TOWN HOUSE," suggesting it was a custom touch at the pressing plant. This detail, combined with the "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDSAY MAGGS" message on side A, marks this as a variant separate from the standard catalogue pressing (version 26204369), making it a collectible sub-variant.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 41.52 USD. This is an estimate as of the guide's last update and reflects the midpoint of the market for this condition. Actual sales vary; the lowest asking price across all grades is 1.17 USD, but that typically represents heavily played or damaged stock.
What is the difference between this pressing and version 26204369?
This version has a smaller centre compression ring that does not touch the rubber duck, whereas version 26204369 does. Additionally, this pressing includes "Gedmal Galvanic" in the runout, lacks "Spartan Wales" in the runout, and does not have dashes between the initial groups of runout characters. The runouts are etched except for the TOWN HOUSE stamp, which is stamped. These details require close dead-wax inspection to confirm.
Why is there such a big price jump from VG to Mint?
A Mint copy is valued at 60.68 USD versus 28.74 USD for a VG—a significant premium for an unplayed record with no surface wear. On original 1983 UK pressings, condition is the primary value driver because supply is adequate but demand for pristine copies outpaces availability. Collectors of synth-pop and Yazoo rarities will pay sharply more for a record that has never been played or handled carelessly.
Is this a rare record?
No—2766 collectors own it, and 73 copies are currently for sale. However, it is a desirable 1983 UK Mute original, and the personal inscriptions in the runout make this particular variant less common than the standard pressing. The 411 want-to-have ratio suggests steady collector interest, but it is not scarce in absolute terms. Rarity here is conditional on finding a high-grade copy of this specific variant.