US
1962- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 73S
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Duke Kamoku And His IslandersGolden Hawaiian Hits
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hawaiian Hits
by Duke Kamoku And His Islanders · 1962
13 pressings6 countriesHawaiianFolkWorld& Country
Golden Hawaiian Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Hawaiian Hits
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 73
- Format
- LP, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- GNP Crescendo GNP 73S
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · white label
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 73SFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 73First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 73SFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Ace Of Hearts AHVN 175LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK & Ireland | Ace Of Hearts ZAHVN 175 (Stereo)LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Mexico | Aristos AGCS 133-014LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Germany | Bellaphon BI 1563LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Horizon SH66-94,045LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Vocalion VA 8007LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | UK | Vocalion SAV 8007 / GNP Crescendo SAV 8007LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS 73LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNPS 73LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | GNP Crescendo GNP 73LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Harbor Lights
- A2Song Of The Islands
- A3On The Beach At Waikiki
- A4Moon Of Manakoora
- A5Lovely Hula Girl
- A6Hawaii Nei
- B1Sweet Lelani
- B2Blue Hawaii
- B3Pagan Love Song
- B4Hawaii Calls
- B5Ukulele Lady
- B6The Hills Of Honolulu
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hawaiian Hits are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Golden Hawaiian Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1973.
When was Golden Hawaiian Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US. One of them is GNP Crescendo GNP 73S.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Hawaiian Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GNP 73S, GNP 73) 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 Hawaiian Hits 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.