France
1972- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2C 064-81267
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
M6 288816 81267 A 21Side One
M6 288816 81267 B 21Side Two
Nat King ColeGolden Record
Vinyl pressings
Golden Record
by Nat King Cole · 1972
10 pressings2 countriesEasy ListeningVocalSwingJazz
Golden Record was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Record
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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.
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.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | France | Capitol Records 2C 064-81267First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068-81267LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068-81267LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | France | Capitol Records 2S 068-81267LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Capitol Records 1A 066-81267LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | Capitol Records 2C 070-81.267LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Capitol Records 4C 066-81267LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Belgium | Capitol Records 2C 066-81.267LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Belgium | Capitol Records 4 C 064 81267 / Capitol Records 4 C064-81267LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Capitol Records 2C 066-81267LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love2:32
- A2Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days Of Summer2:22
- A3Stardust3:13
- A4Saint-Louis Blues2:24
- A5Blue Gardenia3:02
- A6The Girl From Ipanema2:54
- A7Unforgettable3:24
- B1Brazilian Love Song2:02
- B2Ramblin' Rose2:46
- B3Three Little Words2:13
- B4Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup2:48
- B5All Over The World2:22
- B6Miss You2:28
- B7Les Feuilles Mortes2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Record are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Golden Record are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1980.
When was Golden Record first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in France. One of them is Capitol Records 2C 064-81267.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Record is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2C 064-81267) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M6 288816 81267 A 21 and M6 288816 81267 B 21. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Record 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.
