UK
November 22, 1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
LuluThe Man With The Golden Gun
Vinyl pressings
The Man With The Golden Gun
by Lulu · 1974
17 pressings14 countriesThemePopStage & Screen
The Man With The Golden Gun was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 The Man With The Golden Gun
12 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Cinema Promo
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records CH-3009-DJ
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
CH-3009-AMSide A Label
CH-3009-ASSide B Label
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 015
- Format
- 7"
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 015
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
2005 015 ARunout A, stamped
2005 015 BRunout B, stamped
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Chelsea Records 2005 015
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Chelsea Records 2005 015First year7" | 7" |
| 1974 | Belgium | Chelsea Records 2005 015First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | France | Chelsea Records 2005 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Chelsea Records 2005 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Chelsea Records DW 1085First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Chelsea Records DW 1085First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Chelsea Records 2005 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Portugal | Chelsea Records 2005 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Spain | Chelsea Records 20 05 015First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Chelsea RecordsFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Chelsea Records CH-3009-DJFirst year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Styrene, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | UK | Chelsea Records 2005 015First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Brazil | Chelsea Records 2005 0157", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1975 | Ecuador | Chelsea Records 45-760027", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1975 | Italy | Chelsea Records 2005 0157", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | Demon Records DEMREC1192 / Chelsea Records DEMREC119212", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Record Store Day, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- AThe Man With The Golden Gun
- BA Boy Like You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Man With The Golden Gun are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Man With The Golden Gun are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was The Man With The Golden Gun first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Chelsea Records 2005 015, released November 22, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of The Man With The Golden Gun is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2005 015, CH-3009-DJ, DW 1085, 20 05 015) 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 The Man With The Golden Gun 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.
