Question: I have an LP that is supposed to be Double Vision by Foreigner. It is correct on side 1, but on side 2 it has the Rolling Stones, a side of Some Girls, I think. Is this album of any special value?

Answer: This is a different kind of pressing error.... this time, it is the music that was messed up, rather than the labels.

Why does this happen? In the case of both Double Vision and Some Girls, both albums were popular at the same time in 1978, and both were manufactured at the same pressing plant, and undoubtedly, someone put the wrong part on the press.

This kind of error happens less often than reversed labels or duplicate labels. But once again, these records are seen not as rare collectibles, but as flawed. Thus they don’t have any significant value.

There are exceptions, and they usually involve picture discs — albums that have graphics on the entire record, not only on the label.

For example, in 1982, Columbia pressed some copies of a Judas Priest picture disc with the music of Neil Diamond on them, and those are collectible.

But usually, if the wrong music is on the right record, there’s very little market for it.

For example, in 1982, Columbia pressed some copies of a Judas Priest picture disc with the music of Neil Diamond on them, and those are collectible.

All it takes is two rabid Rush or CCR fans with some disposable money who would want an oddity like this in their collection. Just because there is no perceived market from a collectible standpoint doesn't mean there aren't people who wouldn't value it.