US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-222
- Format
- LP, Mono · 1st
- Runout / matrix
EKL-222A-1 I\ M II 283 7/62etchings / stampers side A runout
EKL-222B-1 I\ [Mastertone Trident symbol] 283 7/62etchings / stampers side B runout
Judy CollinsGolden Apples Of The Sun
Vinyl pressings
Golden Apples Of The Sun
by Judy Collins · 1962
14 pressings6 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Golden Apples Of The Sun was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Apples Of The Sun
3 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKS-7222
- Format
- LP, Stereo · 1st
- Runout / matrix
EKS-7222A 1 28-5 7163 MTSide A [etched]
EKS-7222B 1 28-5 7163 MTSide B [etched]
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Elektra EKL-222
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Elektra EKL-222First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Elektra EKS-7222LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Elektra EKL-222First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Elektra EKS-7222LP, Album, Misprint, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Misprint, Repress, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Elektra EKS-7222First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Elektra EKS-7222LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1967 | Italy | Vedette Records VPAS 807LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Japan | Elektra SJET-7963LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1969 | US | Elektra EKS-7222LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Wax Love WLV82002LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Elektra EKL-222LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7222LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7222LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Elektra EKS-7222LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Golden Apples Of The Sun3:55
- A2Bonnie Ship The Diamond2:19
- A3Little Brown Dog3:12
- A4Twelve Gates To The City3:17
- A5Christ Child Lullaby2:55
- A6Great Selchie Of Shule Skerry5:03
- B1Tell Me Who I'll Marry3:46
- B2Fannerio3:05
- B3Crow On The Cradle3:25
- B4Lark In The Morning0:56
- B5Sing Hallelujah2:39
- B6Shule Aroon3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Apples Of The Sun are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Golden Apples Of The Sun are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 2017.
When was Golden Apples Of The Sun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Elektra EKL-222.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Apples Of The Sun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EKL-222, EKS-7222) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EKL-222A-1 I\ M II 283 7/62 and EKL-222B-1 I\ [Mastertone Trident symbol] 283 7/62. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Apples Of The Sun 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.
