US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3086
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
M 9190 2 I A6A side runout
M9191-1 I D2B side runout
M-9190A side label
M-9191B side label
Billy Vaughn And His OrchestraMusic For The Golden Hours
Vinyl pressings
Music For The Golden Hours
by Billy Vaughn And His Orchestra · 1957
13 pressings8 countriesJazz
Music For The Golden Hours was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Music For The Golden Hours
6 pressings came out in 1957, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-D 2251
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3086
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3086
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
New Zealand
1957- Label and catalog number
- London Records HAM-D.6074London Records HAM.D.6074
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
South Africa
1957- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records DLP 3086
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 3086First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 3086First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | New Zealand | London Records HAM-D.6074 / London Records HAM.D.6074First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | South Africa | Dot Records DLP 3086First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1957 | UK | London Records HA-D 2251First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Dot Records DLP 3086First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25086 / Dot Records DLP-25,086LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | Japan | Dot Records SDOT 5005LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Dot Records DLP 25086LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | US | Dot Records DLP 25,086LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Brazil | Premier 3073021LP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Birchmount BM-604LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Dot Records DLP 3086LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Deep Purple2:37
- A2All The Things You Are2:23
- A3Among My Souvenirs2:16
- A4Once In A While2:13
- A5Body And Soul2:23
- A6My Blue Heaven2:26
- B1Miss You2:32
- B2How Deep Is The Ocean2:12
- B3Tenderly2:31
- B4I Only Have Eyes For You2:35
- B5Because2:16
- B6Embraceable You2:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Music For The Golden Hours are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Music For The Golden Hours are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1957 and 1971.
When was Music For The Golden Hours first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US, UK, Canada, New Zealand and more. One of them is Dot Records DLP 3086.
How do I tell if my copy of Music For The Golden Hours is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DLP 3086, HA-D 2251, HAM-D.6074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M 9190 2 I A6 and M9191-1 I D2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Music For The Golden Hours 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.
