US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Media Records 1020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Jackie RiggsThe Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt
Vinyl pressings
The Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt
by Jackie Riggs · 1955
10 pressings5 countriesVocalRhythm & BluesFunk / SoulPop
The Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt was first pressed on vinyl in 1955. 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 The Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt
8 pressings came out in 1955, 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.
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Media Records 1020
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-408-A △7574Runout, side A, etched
E-408-B △7576Runout, side B, etched
E-408-ALabel side A
E-408-BLabel side B
US
1955- Label and catalog number
- Media Records 1020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- London American Recordings HL-F.8244
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-F 8244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1955- Label and catalog number
- London Records 45-HL-F 8244
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Solid centre
- Runout / matrix
45-MSE-1182-1CA-side (stamped)
45-MSE-1183-1CB-side (stamped)
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.
1950s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8070First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | Canada | Reo 8070XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | London American Recordings HL-F.8244First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | UK | London Records 45-HL-F 8244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | UK | London Records 45-HL-F 8244First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Media Records 1020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1955 | US | Media Records 1020First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1955 | US | Media Records 1020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1956 | Netherlands | London Records L 540 / London American Recordings L 540Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | London Records NZL.103Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThe Great Pretender2:43
- BHis Gold Will Melt2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1955 and 1956.
When was The Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1955, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Media Records 1020.
How do I tell if my copy of The Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1020, HL-F.8244, 45-HL-F 8244, 8070) 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 The Great Pretender / His Gold Will Melt 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.