UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1379
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
TMGT-1379-A1 PenthouseEtching Side A
TMGT-1379-B1 PenthouseEtching Side B
JakataGolden Girl
Vinyl pressings
Golden Girl
by Jakata · 1984
12 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Golden Girl was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Girl
9 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMG 1379
- Format
- 7"
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown TMGT 1379
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
TMGT-1379-A1 PenthouseEtching Side A
TMGT-1379-B1 PenthouseEtching Side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1778MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1778MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Motown 1778MF
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Motown M 1778XFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Germany | Motown ZB 40175First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1379First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMG 1379First year7" | 7" |
| 1984 | UK | Motown TMGT 1379First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1778MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1778MFFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1778MF ISB7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1778MFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Motown 1778 MFFirst year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | Motown 1778-MF7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | France | Motown ZB 401757", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGolden Girl3:56
- BLight At The End Of The Tunnel4:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Girl are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Golden Girl are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Golden Girl first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Motown TMGT 1379.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Girl is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TMGT 1379, TMG 1379, 1778MF, 1778 MF) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TMGT-1379-A1 Penthouse and TMGT-1379-B1 Penthouse. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Girl 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.