UK
May 1984- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6068
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
David AustinTurn To Gold
Vinyl pressings
Turn To Gold
by David Austin · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesPop
Turn To Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Turn To Gold
7 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
UK
May 1984- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone R6068
- Format
- 7"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 12R 6068
- Format
- 12", Promo
Japan
September 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-17468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone 1A 006-2002397
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
006-2002397-A//55107-1Runout side A, variant 1
006-2002397-B//55108-1Runout side B, variant 1
006-2002397-A//55107-1 2 1Runout side A, variant 2
006-2002397-B//55108-1 2 1Runout side B, variant 2
Japan
September 21, 1984- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-17468
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Europe | Parlophone 1A 006-2002397First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI PRP 8262First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6068First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Parlophone 12R 6068First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Parlophone R6068First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI EMS-17468First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI EMS-174687", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1984 | Japan | EMI EMS-17468First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Peru | EMI America 01.21.23797", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Philippines | Parlophone EP-PAL-84-X-009 / Parlophone 12R 606812", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- A1Turn To Gold (Extended Swing Mix)5:19
- B1Turn To Gold (Swing Mix)2:28
- B2Turn To Gold (Instrumental)3:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Turn To Gold are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Turn To Gold are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Turn To Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, Japan, Europe. One of them is Parlophone 12R 6068, released May 1984.
How do I tell if my copy of Turn To Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12R 6068, R6068, EMS-17468, 1A 006-2002397) 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 Turn To Gold 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.