Vinyl pressings
by Lynyrd Skynyrd · 1979
Gold & Platinum was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
19 pressings came out in 1979, 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.
MCA-2031-MI-1 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈ 2Run out, side A / etched [except Masterfonics & ⧈-G-⧈ ]
MCA-2032-MI-1 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈ 1Run out, side B / etched [except Masterfonics & ⧈-G-⧈ ]
MCA-2033-MI-1 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈ 1Run out, side C / etched [except Masterfonics & ⧈-G-⧈ ]
MCA-2034-MI-1 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈ 1Run out, side D / etched [except Masterfonics & ⧈-G-⧈ ]
MCA-2031-MI-1 Masterfonics ◈-P-◈1Side A etched exc. Masterfonics and ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA-2032-MI-1 Masterfonics ◈-P-◈ 1111Side B etched exc. Masterfonics and ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA-2033-MI-2 Masterfonics ◈-P-◈ 11Side C etched exc. Masterfonics and ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA-2034-MI-2 Masterfonics ◈-P-◈111Side B etched exc. Masterfonics and ◈-P-◈ stamped
MCA 2031-MI-4 (Scratched Out) 2031-MI-4 Circled MR △24618(1) Masterfonics 2-11008ARun out, side A / etched [except Masterfonics & Circled MR logo ]
MCA-2032-MI-3 Circled MR △24618-X Circled 3 MasterfonicsRun out, side B / etched [except Masterfonics & Circled MR logo ]
MCA-2033-MI4 Circled MR △24619(1)Masterfonics 2-11008CRun out, side C / etched [except Masterfonics & Circled MR logo]
MCA-2034-MI-4 Circled MR △24619-X 2-11008D Masterfonics Circled 2Run out, side D / etched [except Masterfonics & Circled MR logo ]
MCA-2031-MI-1 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈Side A runout etched, "Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈" stamped
MCA-2032-MI-1 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈Runout Side B Etching [MASTERFONICS ⧈-G-⧈, Stamped]
MCA-2033-MI-3 △24619 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈Side C runout etched, "Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈" stamped
MCA-2034-MI-3 △24619-X Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈Side D runout etched, "Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈" stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Unknown | MCA Records 6898-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Australia | MCA Records MCA 11008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Brazil | MCA Records 300 740/1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-11008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Ireland | MCA Records MCDW 456First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Italy | MCA Records AMCAL 24065First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | New Zealand | MCA Records MCA2-11008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Philippines | MCA Records MCA2-11008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Philippines | MCA Records MCA2-11008 / Hidcor MCA-5451-9First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Singapore | MCA Records MCA2-11008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCDW 456 / MCA Records MCA2 11008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCSP 308First yearCompilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCDW 456 / MCA Records MCA2 11008First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | MCA Records MCLD 624First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | US | MCA Records MCA2-11008First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Argentina | MCA Records SUP 80086LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-11008LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2-6898LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-6898LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records 300 742LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | MCA Records 300 742LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 300 742-420Compilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 300 742-420LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 300 742-420Compilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| 1980 | Greece | MCA Records 14C 162-63965/6LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 300 742LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Netherlands | MCA Records 300 742LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | MCA Records MCA2-11008LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Spain | MCA Records XD 300742LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Spain | MCA Records XD 300742LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-6898LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA2-11008LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | Europe | MCA Records 250 413-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | MCA Records 250 413-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | MCA Records 300 742LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records MCA 6898 / MCA Records MCA 06898Compilation, LP | Compilation, LP |
| ? | Netherlands | MCA Records MCA 6898LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | South Korea | KA Stereo KA 007LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCLD 624LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCDW 456 / MCA Records MCA2 11008LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA2-6898 / MCA Records MCA 2-26898LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
69 vinyl pressings of Gold & Platinum are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1979 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA2-11008.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA2-11008, 6898-1, MCDW 456, MCSP 308) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA-2031-MI-1 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈ 2 and MCA-2032-MI-1 Masterfonics ⧈-G-⧈ 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
