US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Grunt BZL1-3247
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold, Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
BZL1-3247-A2 #2 TXSide A Etched
BZL1-3247-B2 TXSide B Etched
Vinyl pressings
Gold
by Jefferson Starship · 1979
23 pressings11 countriesClassic RockRock
Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Gold
17 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Grunt CYL1-3363
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
CYL1-3363 A - 1s KENDUN-A JG I A4 ARunout A
CYL1-3363 B - 1s KENDUN-A JG I B1 IRunout B
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Grunt BZL1-3247Grunt FB-11426
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing; Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BZL1-3247A-2S KENDUN-B JG I A 1 O KRunout side A, variant 1
BZL1-3247-1S KENDUN-A JG I B2 NRunout side B, variant 1
FB-11426-4S JG KENDUN-A I BRunout side C, variant 1
FB-11426-4S KENDUN-B I B2Runout side D, variant 1
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Grunt BZL1-3247Grunt FB-11426
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo, 7", Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BZL1-3247A-3S KENDUN-B JGRunout Side A
BZL1-3247-3S KENDUN-A JGRunout Side B
FB-11426 A-2S KENDUN-A JGRunout Side C
FB-11426B-2S KENDUN-ARunout Side D
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Grunt BZL1-3247
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold, Santa Maria
- Runout / matrix
BZL1-3247-B-1S KENDUN-A JG 1 A3 CCRunout Side A
BZL1-3247B -1S KENDUN-A JG 1 A3 CCRunout Side B
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Grunt FL 13247Grunt BZL1-3247
- Format
- LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
FL 13247-A-1E DAVE'S 'W' A1ALP side A runout, variant 1
FL 13247-B-1E 'W' A1ALP side B runout, variant 1
FB 1426-A-1E .W. A1A DAVE'S7" side C runout, variant 1
FB 1426-B-1E W A1D7" side D runout, variant 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Grunt BZL1-3247 / Grunt FB-11426First yearLP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single | LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Australia | Grunt BZL1-3247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Canada | Grunt BZL1-3247 / Grunt FB-11426First yearLP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single | LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Grunt FL 13247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Greece | RCA Victor RCLP 20126First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Greece | RCA Victor RCLP 20126LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1979 | Italy | Grunt FL 13247 / Grunt FB 11426First yearLP, Compilation, 7", Single | LP, Compilation, 7", Single |
| 1979 | Japan | Grunt BZL1-3247 / Grunt RIM-1First yearLP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single | LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | RCA Corporation BZL1-3247First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM | LP, Compilation, Stereo, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Spain | Grunt FL-13247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Spain | Grunt Records FL-13247First yearLP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single | LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Grunt FL 13247 / Grunt BZL1-3247First yearLP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single | LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Grunt BZL1-3247 / Grunt FB-11426First yearLP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM | LP, Compilation, 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | US | Grunt BZL1-3247First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Grunt CYL1-3363First yearLP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | South Korea | Seoul Records SRPR-007 / RCA Victor BZL1-3247LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Korea | Jigu Records JRPL-3380 / RCA Victor BZL1-3247LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Spain | Grunt FL-13247LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Grunt R1 585397 / Grunt R7 585397LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2019 | US | Grunt R1 585397 / Grunt R7 585397LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, 7", Record Store Day, Single · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, 7", Record Store Day, Single · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Ride The Tiger5:06
- A2Caroline7:27
- A3Play On Love3:12
- A4Miracles3:25
- A5Fast Buck Freddie3:23
- B1With Your Love3:33
- B2St. Charles6:38
- B3Count On Me3:14
- B4Love Too Good4:37
- B5Runaway3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gold are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Gold are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 2019.
When was Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Grunt BZL1-3247.
How do I tell if my copy of Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BZL1-3247, CYL1-3363, FL 13247, RCLP 20126) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BZL1-3247-A2 #2 TX and BZL1-3247-B2 TX. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gold 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.
