US
2004- Label and catalog number
- Hidden Beach Recordings EAS 56429
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM
Jill ScottGolden
Vinyl pressings
Golden
by Jill Scott · 2004
12 pressings2 countriesContemporary R&BHip HopFunk / Soul
Golden was first pressed on vinyl in 2004. 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
5 pressings came out in 2004, 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.
UK
October 25, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Epic 675177 6
- Format
- 12"
UK
2004- Label and catalog number
- Not On Label (Jill Scott) GOLDEN
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, White Label
- Runout / matrix
GOLDEN A1Side A, etched
GOLDEN B1Side B, etched
UK
October 12, 2004- Label and catalog number
- Epic XPR 3818
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label
- Runout / matrix
XPR-3818-A1
XPR-3818-B1
UK
2004- Label and catalog number
- Epic SAMPMS 14204
- Format
- 12", 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.
2000s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Unknown | Not On Label (Jill Scott) PHILLY 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | Unknown | Not On Label (Jill Scott) PHILLY 00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, White Label, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Not On Label (Jill Scott) GOLDENFirst year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 2004 | UK | Epic SAMPMS 14204First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Hidden Beach Recordings EAS 56429First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 2004 | US | Restricted Access RA-300112", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2004 | UK | Epic XPR 3818First year12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 2004 | UK | Epic 675177 6First year12" | 12" |
| 2005 | US | Not On Label DJ-7612" | 12" |
| 2005 | US | Dopewax DW 06512", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Not On Label (Jill Scott) GOL00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Epic XPR 382212", White Label | 12", White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Golden (Original West Coast Mix)3:53
- A2Golden (Instrumental)3:53
- B1Golden (East Coast 107 Mix)3:34
- B2Golden (A Cappella)3:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Golden are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 2004 and 2005.
When was Golden first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2004, in US, UK. One of them is Hidden Beach Recordings EAS 56429.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EAS 56429, 675177 6, GOLDEN, XPR 3818) 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 Golden 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.