US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7460
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7460-1Side A, etched
LST-7460-2Side B, etched
Jan & DeanGolden Hits Volume Three
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hits Volume Three
by Jan & Dean · 1966
12 pressings2 countriesSurfBalladRockPop
Golden Hits Volume Three was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Volume Three
9 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP-3460
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP-3460
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Rockaway pressing
- Runout / matrix
LRP-3460-A-1 RSide A Etching, except for R stamp - variant 1
LRP-3460-B-1 RSide B Etching, except for R stamp - variant 1
LRP-3460-A-1 AI RSide A, etched/stamped - variant 2
LRP-3460-B-1 AI RSide B, etched/stamped - variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LST-7460
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LST-7460-1Side A, etched
LST-7460-2Side B, etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP-3460
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LRP-3460
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LRP 3460-1Side A, etched
LRP 3460-2Side B, etched
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Liberty LST-7460First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Liberty LRP-3460First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Liberty LST-7460First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Liberty LRP-3460First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Liberty LRP-3460First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Liberty LST-7460First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Liberty LRP-3460First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Liberty LRP-3460First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Liberty LRP-3460First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | US | Liberty LYL 1017LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Liberty LST-7460LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Liberty LST-7460LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Batman2:44
- A2Do Wah Diddy Diddy2:06
- A3Detroit City2:56
- A4Eve Of Destruction3:29
- A51-2-32:12
- A6Hang On Sloopy (My Girl Sloopy)3:05
- B1Little Deuce Coupe2:09
- B2Louie, Louie2:44
- B3Memphis2:33
- B4Yesterday2:20
- B5Walk Right In2:29
- B6Everybody Loves A Clown2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hits Volume Three are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Golden Hits Volume Three are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was Golden Hits Volume Three first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Liberty LST-7460.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Hits Volume Three is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LST-7460, LRP-3460) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LST-7460-1 and LST-7460-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Hits Volume Three 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.
