US
1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 2006
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
GNP-2006-1A-Side
GNP-2006-2B-Side
Billy StrangeGoldfinger
Vinyl pressings
Goldfinger
by Billy Strange · 1965
10 pressings5 countriesStage & Screen
Goldfinger was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Goldfinger
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 2006GNP Crescendo GNPS 2006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GNP-2006-1A-Side etched
GNP-2006-2B-Side etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 2006
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS 2006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNPS 2006GNP Crescendo GNP 2006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
South Africa
1965- Label and catalog number
- Teal Record Company TLC1138
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
TLC1138A-Side
TLC1138B-Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | GNP Crescendo GNPS 2006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | GNP Crescendo GNPS 2006 / GNP Crescendo GNP 2006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1965 | South Africa | Teal Record Company TLC1138First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2006 / GNP Crescendo ST 90082LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1965 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2006First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | GNP Crescendo T-90082 / GNP Crescendo GNP 2006LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
| 1965 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2006First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1965 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 2006 / GNP Crescendo GNPS 2006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Vocalion SAV-N 8038LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 220LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Goldfinger2:00
- A2More2:00
- A3Paladin (Have Gun Will Travel)1:50
- A4Goin' Out Of My Head2:42
- A5I Feel Fine2:20
- A6Theme For Pussy Galore2:14
- B1Peter Gunn2:30
- B2Dear Heart2:10
- B3Theme From The Munsters1:50
- B4The Jerk2:00
- B5Come See About Me2:00
- B6Man With The Golden Arm2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goldfinger are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Goldfinger are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Goldfinger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada, South Africa. One of them is GNP Crescendo GNP 2006.
How do I tell if my copy of Goldfinger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNP 2006, GNPS 2006, TLC1138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GNP-2006-1 and GNP-2006-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goldfinger on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
