UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mountain NAZ 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NAZ 2 A//1 E 12 9 HTMA-Side, variant 1
NAZ 2 B//1 E 1 1 7B-Side, variant 1
NAZ 2 A//1 E 12 5 HTMA-Side, variant 2
NAZ 2 B//2 E 1 1 2B-Side, variant 2
NazarethGone Dead Train
Vinyl pressings
Gone Dead Train
by Nazareth · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesHard RockRock
Gone Dead Train was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Gone Dead Train
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mountain NAZ 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Company Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
NAZ 2 A//1 E 1 1 4 HTMRunout side A
NAZ 2 B//1 E 1 1 2Runout side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Mountain NAZ 2
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NAZ 2 A//2 E 1 1 5 HTMRunout side A
NAZ 2 B//1 E 1 1 4Runout side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2029-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2029
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 6079 020
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Vertigo 6079 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Austria | Vertigo 6079 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2029 / A&M Records AM-2029-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | A&M Records AM-2029First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Germany | Vertigo 6079 020First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Ireland | Mountain NAZ 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | UK | Mountain NAZ 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Mountain NAZ 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Mountain NAZ 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 2029First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | A&M Records 2029-SFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGone Dead Train
- B1Greens
- B2Desolation Road
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gone Dead Train are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Gone Dead Train are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Gone Dead Train first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Australia, Austria and more. One of them is Mountain NAZ 2.
How do I tell if my copy of Gone Dead Train is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NAZ 2, 2029-S, 2029, 6079 020) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NAZ 2 A//1 E 12 9 HTM and NAZ 2 B//1 E 1 1 7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Gone Dead Train 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.
