UK
October 1969- Label and catalog number
- Dawn DNLS 3002
- Format
- LP, Album
John KongosConfusions About A Goldfish
Vinyl pressings
Confusions About A Goldfish
by John Kongos · 1969
10 pressings7 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
Confusions About A Goldfish was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Confusions About A Goldfish
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Astor SPLP 1370
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPLP-1370-A fhetched in runout
SPLP-1370-B3 fhetched in runout
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records NSPL 28097
- Format
- LP, Album
South Africa
1969- Label and catalog number
- Pye Records PYC 2258
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Astor SPLP 1370First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Pye Records NSPL 28097First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | South Africa | Pye Records PYC 2258First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Dawn DNLS 3002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Spain | Pye Records 80.801-ILP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS 3032LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | US | Janus Records JLS 3032LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Disques Vogue SLD 812Album, LP | Album, LP |
| ? | France | Pye Records SLDPY.812 / Disques Vogue P.I.P. SLD 812LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Janus Records JLS 3032LP, Promo, Album · Promo | LP, Promo, Album · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Confusions About A Goldfish
- A2At This Moment
- A3Deserts Of Mountains Of Men
- A4Seat By The Window
- A5Go Home
- A6Tomorrow I'll Go
- B1Flim, Flam Pharisee
- B2It Was Easy
- B3Blood
- B4The Lady Wants You More
- B5Coming Back To You
- B6Amendment To Confusions About A Goldfish
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Confusions About A Goldfish are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Confusions About A Goldfish are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 1972.
When was Confusions About A Goldfish first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa. One of them is Dawn DNLS 3002, released October 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Confusions About A Goldfish is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DNLS 3002, SPLP 1370, NSPL 28097, PYC 2258) 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 Confusions About A Goldfish 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.
