Japan
September 13, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard SR-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Special Edition, Stereo
Joan BaezGolden Album
Vinyl pressings
Golden Album
by Joan Baez · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesFolk RockFolkRockFolk
Golden Album 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 Album
2 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
Japan
1966- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard SR-1(X)
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SILBT 1073 B 4-1-2Runout side A
SILBT 1074 B 4-1-5Runout side B
SILBT 1073Label side A
SILBT 1074Label side B
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Japan | Vanguard SR-1(X)First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Taiwan | Haishan Records HS-419LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1966 | Japan | Vanguard SR-1First yearLP, Compilation, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Bell Song Record SWL - 1006LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Taiwan | Cathay Record CA1016 / Cathay Record CA-1016LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ 196 / 中聲 CSJ-196LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1969 | Taiwan | First Record FL-1734LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | South Korea | Universal UH-706LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1971 | Taiwan | Holy Hawk Record Co. Ltd. HH-511LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Korea | Universal UH-706 / Universal UH 706LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Donna Donna
- A2House Of The Rising Sun
- A3There But For Furtune
- A4Sagt Mir Wo Die Blumen Sind
- A5Birmingham Sunday
- A6Plaisir D'amour
- A7Bachianas Brasileilas-Aria
- B1We Shall Overcome
- B2Portland Town
- B3What Have They Done To The Rain
- B4Kumbaya
- B5Mahna De Carnival
- B6Hush Little Baby
- B7Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Album are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Golden Album are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 1971.
When was Golden Album first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Japan. One of them is Vanguard SR-1, released September 13, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Album is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-1, SR-1(X)) 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 Album 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.
