US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Smash Records MGS 27040
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 27040A S1 RR 1Runout A
MG 27040B S1 RR 1Runout B
Vinyl pressings
The Golden Hits Of Jerry Lee Lewis
by Jerry Lee Lewis · 1963
48 pressings13 countriesCountry RockRock & RollRock
The Golden Hits Of Jerry Lee Lewis was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Golden Hits Of Jerry Lee Lewis
1 pressing came out in 1963, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 48 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s29 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Smash Records MGS 27040First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | Unknown | Philips B 14545 L / Philips B 14 545 LLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips PDS 135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips PD 135LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips PDS-135 / Philips PDS 135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips PDS 135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips PDS-135 / Philips PDS 135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips PDS-135 / Philips PDS 135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Australia | Philips PD 135 / Philips PDS 135LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Smash Records MGS 27040 / Mercury MGS-27040(C)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Smash Records MGS 27040 / Mercury MGS-27040(C)LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Smash Records MGS 27040LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Smash Records SRS. 67040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1964 | Europe | Philips BL.7622 / Philips BL 7622LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1964 | Israel | Mercury AN 67-19LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Germany | Mercury 134 547 MFY / Mercury 856 700LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Austria | Fontana 66 028 / Fontana 6430 075LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Canada | Smash Records SRS 67040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Fontana 6430 075LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | Germany | Fontana 6430 075LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | Philips 6336 245LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Australia | Philips 6414 911LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Mercury BT-5272LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6336 636LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | Mercury SL-7001 / Smash Records SL-7001LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | US | Mercury SL 7001 / Smash Records SL 7001LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1987 | US | Smash Records SL-7001LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Smash Records 422 826 251-1 Q-1 / Smash Records 826 251-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | US | Smash Records 826 251-1LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Scandinavia | Mercury 134 547 MFYLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Smash Records SRS 67040LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| ? | US | Smash Records SRS 67040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Smash Records SRS 67040LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Smash Records SL 7001 / Mercury SL 7001LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On2:35
- A2Fools Like Me2:37
- A3Great Balls Of Fire1:45
- A4I'll Make It All Up To You2:40
- A5Down The Line1:52
- A6End Of The Road1:48
- B1Breathless2:36
- B2Crazy Arms2:25
- B3You Win Again2:57
- B4High School Confidential2:17
- B5Break-Up2:20
- B6Your Cheating Heart2:27
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Golden Hits Of Jerry Lee Lewis are there?
48 vinyl pressings of The Golden Hits Of Jerry Lee Lewis are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1963 and 1987.
When was The Golden Hits Of Jerry Lee Lewis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Smash Records MGS 27040.
How do I tell if my copy of The Golden Hits Of Jerry Lee Lewis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MGS 27040) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 27040A S1 RR 1 and MG 27040B S1 RR 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Golden Hits Of Jerry Lee Lewis 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.
