Peru
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 5001
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
REP 5001-1F 11Side A runout, hand-etched
REP 5001-2F 10Side B runout, hand-etched
Neil YoungHeart Of Gold / Old Man
Vinyl pressings
Heart Of Gold / Old Man
by Neil Young · 1972
15 pressings6 countriesCountry RockClassic RockRock
Heart Of Gold / Old Man 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 Heart Of Gold / Old Man
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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Peru | Reprise Records REP 5001First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Year unknown14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Not On Label7", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records GS 451857", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records REP 11527", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records REP 11527", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Reprise Records GS 451857", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records CA-102467", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records CA-102467", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | El Salvador | Warner Bros. Records CA-102467", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Panama | Reprise Records REP 11527", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Reprise Records GRE 11527", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Reprise Records REP 11527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Reprise Records GRE 11527", Single | 7", Single |
| ? | US | Reprise Records GRE 11527", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Reprise Records GRE 11527", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AHeart Of Gold2:59
- BOld Man3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Heart Of Gold / Old Man are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Heart Of Gold / Old Man are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Heart Of Gold / Old Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Peru. One of them is Reprise Records REP 5001.
How do I tell if my copy of Heart Of Gold / Old Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use REP 5001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, REP 5001-1F 11 and REP 5001-2F 10. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Heart Of Gold / Old Man 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.
