US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60562Mercury SR-60562
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60562-A-M2 / II RRSide A runout; stamped/etched
SR 60562-B-MS1Side B runout; stamped
Eddy Howard And His OrchestraGolden Hits
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hits
by Eddy Howard And His Orchestra · 1961
13 pressings2 countriesBig BandJazz
Golden Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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
3 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 2 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20562
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGC 20563A MS1 T II-IIIISide A runout stamped, except II-IIII etched
MGC 20562B MS1 T II-IIIISide B runout stamped, except II-IIII etched
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20562
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury MG 20562First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20562LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60562 / Mercury SR-60562First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20562LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20562First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | US | Mercury SR 60562LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Mercury ML-8007LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60562 / Mercury SR-60562LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60562 / Mercury SR-60562LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60562 / Mercury SR-60562LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20562LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury ML-8007LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20562LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Careless2:35
- A2The Rickety Rickshaw Man2:37
- A3(I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons3:09
- A4My Best To You2:50
- A5Miss You3:00
- A6Be Anything (But Be Mine)2:53
- B1To Each His Own3:00
- B2(It's No) Sin2:44
- B3Ragtime Cowboy Joe3:04
- B4My Adobe Hacienda2:52
- B5My Last Goodbye2:44
- B6So Long For Now2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hits are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Golden Hits are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1961 and 1979.
When was Golden Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury SR 60562.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60562, MG 20562) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SR 60562-A-M2 / II RR and SR 60562-B-MS1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden 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.