Spain
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 20 56 939Fauves Puma 20 56 939
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Jimmy GoingsGreen Talisman
Vinyl pressings
Green Talisman
by Jimmy Goings · 1982
10 pressings8 countriesDiscoFunk / Soul
Green Talisman was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Green Talisman
10 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 8 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.
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fauves Puma 2056939Polydor 2056 939
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
191 2056939 1 380 POLYGRAMRunout groove side A
191 2056939 2 380 POLYGRAMRunout groove side B
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- Fauves Puma 2812 092
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056939
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2056 939 S 1 320 1 ARunout side A
2056 939 S 2=2 320 1 ARunout side B
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Delta DE 709
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Netherlands
1982- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2056939Polydor 2056 939
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Fauves Puma 2056939 / Polydor 2056 939First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | France | Fauves Puma 2812 092First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | Polydor 2056939First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Delta DE 709First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Mexico | Polydor S/N 240First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Polydor 2056939 / Polydor 2056 939First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Peru | Polydor F - POM 0043001.0First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Peru | Polydor F - POM 0043001.0First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Polydor 20 56 939First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 20 56 939 / Fauves Puma 20 56 939First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Green Talisman3:49
- BFortune Teller3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Green Talisman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Green Talisman are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Green Talisman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Spain, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Polydor 20 56 939.
How do I tell if my copy of Green Talisman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 20 56 939, 2056939, 2812 092, DE 709) 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 Green Talisman 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.
