US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM 6200 RE 2 XSide A etched
IM 6201Side B etched
IM-6200A Side label
IM-6201B Side label
Mel CarterBand Of Gold / Detour
Vinyl pressings
Band Of Gold / Detour
by Mel Carter · 1966
12 pressings5 countriesBalladPop
Band Of Gold / Detour was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Band Of Gold / Detour
11 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
IM-6200 (MR) △60963Runout A
IM-6201 (MR)@ △60963-XRunout B
IM-6200Side A Label
IM-6201Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
IM-6200Side A Label
IM-6201Side B Label
IM 6200 RE1 I
IM-6200-2 A1 I
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
IM-6200 RESide A Label
IM-6201-2Side B Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66165
- Format
- 7", Promo
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Imperial 66165
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
X IM 6200A-Side Runout Etching
IM 6201B-Side Runout Etching
IM-6200A-Side Label
IM-6201B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Imperial IM.66165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | South Africa | Imperial IRS.83First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66165First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66165First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66165First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66165First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66165First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66165First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Imperial 66165First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 66165First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LIB 66165First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Liberty LIB-661657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- ABand Of Gold2:12
- BDetour2:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Band Of Gold / Detour are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Band Of Gold / Detour are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Band Of Gold / Detour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Canada, South Africa. One of them is Imperial 66165.
How do I tell if my copy of Band Of Gold / Detour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 66165, LIB 66165, IM.66165, IRS.83) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IM 6200 RE 2 X and IM 6201. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Band Of Gold / Detour 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.