Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Radiohit LMX 1000
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
LMX • 1000 • ARunout side A
LMX 1000 • BRunout side B
Blue CameraGolden War
Vinyl pressings
Golden War
by Blue Camera · 1985
10 pressings6 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Golden War was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Golden War
6 pressings came out in 1985, 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Radiohit LM 0100
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB40671
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 883 792-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 40672
- Format
- 12"
Germany
1985- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 883 792-7
- Format
- 7"
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Europe | RCA PB40671First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 792-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA PT 40672First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Germany | Metronome 883 792-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1985 | Italy | Radiohit LMX 1000First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Italy | Radiohit LM 0100First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Brazil | Top Tape TMIX-30100212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Clever 8607 / Carrere 860712", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | France | Clever 13.942 / Carrere 13.9427", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Greece | Sakkaris Records SR 1201112", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- AGolden War3:40
- BGolden War (Up-Tempo)4:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden War are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Golden War are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
When was Golden War first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Europe, Germany. One of them is Radiohit LMX 1000.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden War is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LMX 1000, LM 0100, PB40671, 883 792-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LMX • 1000 • A and LMX 1000 • B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden War 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.