Too Low For Zero vinyl value
Elton John — Too Low For Zero: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Geffen | XGHS 4006 | Canada | — | $10–$30 |
| 1983 Geffen | GHS 4006 | US | — | $10–$30 |
| 1983 Geffen | GHS 4006 | US | Club Edition | $10–$30 |
| 1983 Geffen | GHS 4006 | US | Jacksonville Pressing | $10–$30 |
| 1983 Geffen | GHS 4006 | US | Die-Cut, Allied Press | $10–$30 |
| 1983 Geffen | GHS 4006 | US | Specialty Pressing | $10–$30 |
| 1983 Geffen | GHS 4006 | US | Embossed, Allied Press | $10–$30 |
2 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 The Rocket Record Company | 811 052-1 | Germany | — |
| 2017 The Rocket Record Company | 5707084 | Europe | Reissue, Remastered, Die-Cut Sleeve, 180 |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
13 pressings tracked, 9 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1983 US pressing it reads “Ghs1 4006 1E” on side one and “Ghs2 4006 1B” on side two. Jackets get swapped over the decades; the runout does not.
- 3
Grade the condition. The same pressing can be worth several times more in near mint than in VG. Grade the vinyl and the sleeve separately — our grading guide shows the standard scale.
A 1983 jacket with a later disc inside is a reissue in an original sleeve. Judge the pressing by the runout etching and the label, never by the cover.
Questions
Which pressing of Too Low For Zero is worth the most?
The 1983 originals lead. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell if I have a 1983 original?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1983 US pressing the runout reads “Ghs1 4006 1E”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is Too Low For Zero worth today?
Sellers typically ask $10 to $30 for the pressings we track; for the 1983 XGHS 4006 the median ask is $15 over 10 listings (eBay, Sep 18, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
Not sure which pressing you have? Photograph the label and RecordScout names it, then shows a current value range for its condition.
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