US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2089Capitol Records T-2089
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T-1-2089-F-5 ''' c ✲A-side runout
T-2-2089-F-4 '' c ✲B-side runout
T1-2089A-side label
T2-2089B-side label
Hank Thompson And His Brazos Valley BoysGolden Country Hits
Vinyl pressings
Golden Country Hits
by Hank Thompson and His Brazos Valley Boys · 1964
16 pressings7 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Golden Country Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Country Hits
13 pressings came out in 1964, 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.
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2089
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2089-G2 #3 [IAM triangle]Side A stamped
T-2-2089-G2 #3 [IAM triangle]Side B stamped
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1-2089-A1 [IAM Triangle] & IISide A
ST2-2089-B2 [IAM Triangle] &Side B
ST1-2089Side A, Label
ST2-2089Side B, Label
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2089Capitol Records ST-8-2089
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST 1 82089 H1 2Side A runout
ST 2 82089 H1 2Side B runout
ST-1-8-2089Side A label
ST-2-8-2089Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Australia | Capitol Records T 2089First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records T 2089First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Capitol Records 83 707 / Capitol Records 2089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Japan | Capitol Records CP-7104 / Capitol Records CP 7104First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1964 | New Zealand | Capitol Records T.2089First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Capitol Records T 2089First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T 2089 / Capitol Records T-2089First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T 2089First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2089 / Capitol Records ST-8-2089First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Music For Pleasure Pty. Ltd. SMFP-8216LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-2089LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono | LP, Album, Mono, Reissue · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-8-2089LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1San Antonio Rose3:03
- A2Pick Me Up On Your Way Down2:19
- A3The Wild Side Of Life2:38
- A4Shot-Gun Boogie2:32
- A5Back Street Affair2:31
- A6Detour2:36
- B1Wabash Cannon Ball2:34
- B2You Nearly Lose Your Mind2:34
- B3Yesterday's Girl2:58
- B4I'll Keep On Loving You2:30
- B5I Don't Hurt Anymore2:45
- B6Beer Barrel Polka2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Country Hits are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Golden Country Hits are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Golden Country Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records T 2089.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Country Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 2089, ST 2089, 83 707, CP-7104) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T-1-2089-F-5 ''' c ✲ and T-2-2089-F-4 '' c ✲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Country 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.
