US
1960- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Jazz J 425HiFi Jazz J425
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
King PleasureGolden Days
Vinyl pressings
Golden Days
by King Pleasure · 1960
10 pressings4 countriesBopJazz
Golden Days was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. 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 Days
2 pressings came out in 1960, 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.
US
1960- Label and catalog number
- HiFi Jazz JS 425HiFi Jazz J425
- 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.
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | US | HiFi Jazz J 425 / HiFi Jazz J425First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | US | HiFi Jazz JS 425 / HiFi Jazz J425First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Everest Records Archive Of Folk & Jazz Music FS-262LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Japan | HiFi Jazz YS-7075 EVLP | LP |
| 1982 | US | Intermedia QS 5017LP | LP |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | US | Original Jazz Classics OJC-1772 / HiFi Jazz HIFI 425LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Masters MA 00241283 / Masters MAMC 009241283LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Vocalion LAE 12258LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | HiFi Records J-425LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | HiFi Records J-425LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Moody's Mood For Love
- A2The New Symphony Sid
- A3Don't Worry About Me
- A4Little Boy, Don't Get Scared
- A5Parker's Mood
- B1Golden Days
- B2Tomorrow Is Another Day
- B3No, Not Much
- B4All Of Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Days are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Golden Days are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1960 and 1991.
When was Golden Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in US. One of them is HiFi Jazz J 425.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use J 425, JS 425) 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 Days 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.