US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20788
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Dinah WashingtonGolden Hits Volume One
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hits Volume One
by Dinah Washington · 1963
14 pressings2 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
Golden Hits Volume One was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Hits Volume One
5 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60788
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60788-A M1Side A, stamped
SR 60788-B M1Side B, stamped
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20788
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20788A M2side A
MG 20788B M1side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60788
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60788-A M1Side 1
SR 60788-B M1Side 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60788
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60788-A M1Side A, stamped
SR 60788-B M1Side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20788First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR-60788First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20788First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60788First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR-60788First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Mercury SMCL 20181 / Mercury 134 246 MGYLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | US | Mercury 422 867-1 M-1 / Mercury SR 60788LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury SR-60788LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-60788LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR60788 / Mercury SR 60788LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-60788LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-60788 / Mercury 822-867-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR60788 / Mercury SR 60788LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60788LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Salty Papa Blues2:26
- A2Mixed Emotions2:51
- A3Time Out For Tears2:54
- A4I Wanna Be Loved2:59
- A5Trust In Me2:59
- A6Mad About The Boy1:45
- B1September In The Rain2:05
- B2This Bitter Earth2:25
- B3Such A Night2:25
- B4If I Had You (From "Carousel")2:23
- B5Harbor Lights2:30
- B6What A Diff'rence A Day Made2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hits Volume One are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Golden Hits Volume One are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1963 and 1986.
When was Golden Hits Volume One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Mercury MG 20788.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Hits Volume One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20788, SR-60788, SR 60788) 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 Golden Hits Volume One 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.
