UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBL 83105E
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Cher's Golden Greats
by Cher · 1968
20 pressings8 countriesSoft RockVocalRockPop
Cher's Golden Greats was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Cher's Golden Greats
16 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 7 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83105E
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12406
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-12406 I AB 9-68Side A runout, variant 1
LP-12406 II AB 9-68Side B runout, variant 1
LP-12406 I PB 10-68Side A runout, variant 2
LP-12406 II PB 10-68Side B runout, variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12406
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP 12406 SIDE 1 -1A· Ṟ o C1 SMXTEtched side A [stamped o, SMXT]
LP 12406 SIDE 2 -1B· ® o T 1Etched side B [stamped o]
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12406
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Abbey Record Mfg. Co. Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP-12406 I 1̶1̶4̶ AB 8-68 AudioMatrixSide A runout, var. 1
LP-12406 II 1̶1̶4̶ AB 8-68 AudioMatrixSide B runout, var. 1
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP-12406
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
LP 12406 SIDE 1 -1A· Ṟ D2 SRunout Side A [Etched]
LP 12406 SIDE 2 -1A· Ṟ B2 SRunout Side B [Etched]
oRunout Sides A & B [Stamped]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Imperial IRL-33,127First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | Imperial SIRL-933,127First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Imperial LP-12406First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Liberty LBS 83105 IFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Imperial SIRL-933,127First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Imperial IRC 403First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBL 83105EFirst yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Liberty LBS 83105EFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12406First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12406First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12406First yearLP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12406First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12406First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12406First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Imperial LP-12406First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 289 ILP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 30 085 ETLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Imperial LP-12406LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Liberty 2C062-90010LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1You Better Sit Down Kids
- A2Sunny
- A3Come And Stay With Me
- A4Alfie
- A5Take Me For A Little While
- A6All I Really Want To Do
- B1Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)
- B2Needles And Pins
- B3Dream Baby
- B4Elusive Butterfly
- B5Where Do You Go
- B6Hey Joe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Cher's Golden Greats are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Cher's Golden Greats are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1977.
When was Cher's Golden Greats first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Liberty LBL 83105E.
How do I tell if my copy of Cher's Golden Greats is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LBL 83105E, LBS 83105E, LP-12406, IRL-33,127) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Cher's Golden Greats 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.
