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Dirt, Silver & Gold

by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band · 1976

21 pressings6 countriesBluegrassFolkWorld& Country

Dirt, Silver & Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Dirt, Silver & Gold

13 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 5 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

1976
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA670-L3
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
Runout / matrix

UALA 670-1 P KENDUN BRunout area side A, variant 1

UALA 670-2 KENDUN ARunout area side B, variant 1

UALA 670-3 KENDUN ARunout area side C, variant 1

UALA 670-4 X-2 KENDUN BRunout area side D, variant 1

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US

1976
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA670-L3
Format
LP, Compilation · Pitman
Runout / matrix

p UALA 670-1 P KENDUN BRunout area side A

p UALA 670-2 KENDUN ARunout area side B

p UALA 670-3 KENDUN ARunout area side C

p UALA 670-4 X-2 KENDUN BRunout area side D

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US

1976
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA670-L3
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

33[etched] UALA 670-1 M KENDUN ARunout area side A

33[etched] UALA 670-6 M KENDUN ARunout area side B

33[etched] UALA 670-2 M KENDUN ARunout area side C

33[etched] UALA 670-5 M KENDUN ARunout area side D

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US

1976
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA670-L3
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
Runout / matrix

T1 UALA 670-1-1 T KENDUN A D\\Runout side A, variant 1

T1 UALA 670-2-1 T KENDUN B BRunout side B, variant 1

T1 UALA 670-3-1 T KENDUN A D10Runout side C, variant 1

T1 UALA 670-4-1 T B\\ KENDUN BRunout side D, variant 1

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US

1976
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records UA-LA670-L3
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
Runout / matrix

UALA 670-1 1A SM A4 KENDUN ARunout side A

UALA 670-2-1A SM KENDUN ꓱꓐ ͠ IRunout side B

UALA 670-3-1B SM KENDUN ꓱꓐRunout side C

UALA 670-4 1B SM KENDUN ꓱꓐ ͠Runout side D

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Australia

1976
Label and catalog number
United Artists Records L 70073/4/5
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

SMX 4995K1Runout area side A

SMX 4995K2Runout area side B

SMX 4995K3Runout area side C

SMX 4995K4Runout area side D

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 21 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1976AustraliaUnited Artists Records L 70073/4/5First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976CanadaUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976CanadaUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1976CanadaUnited Artists Music And Records Group, Inc. UALA670-L3First yearLP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
1976ItalyUnited Artists Records AUAL 324071First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1976JapanLiberty LLS-50004~06First yearLP, Album, Compilation, StereoLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
1976JapanLiberty LLS-50004~06First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · PromoLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo
1976JapanLiberty LLS-50004~06First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo
1976USUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1976USUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976USUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1976USUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1976USUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1977USUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3LP, Compilation, RepressLP, Compilation, Repress
1978JapanUnited Artists Records GXD 1/3LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981USUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3 / Liberty LKCL-670LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
Year unknown5 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaUnited Artists Records UA-LA670-L3LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?CanadaLiberty UA-LA670-L3LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?CanadaLiberty UA-LA670-L3LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?South AfricaLiberty LBY.1368LP, Album, CompilationLP, Album, Compilation
?USLiberty UA-LA670-L3 / United Artists Records UA-LA670-L3LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Buy For Me The Rain2:21
  2. A2Melissa2:16
  3. A3Collegiana2:33
  4. A4Mournin' Blues3:46
  5. A5Willie The Weeper2:21
  6. B1Uncle Charlie Interview1:38
  7. B2Mr. Bojangles3:25
  8. B3Some Of Shelly's Blues3:02
  9. B4The Cure2:03
  10. B5House At Pooh Corner2:36
  11. B6Randy Lynn Rag1:45
  12. B7Clemente Opus 36 (John)1:38
  13. B8Livin' Without You2:00
  14. C1Sixteen Tracks5:08
  15. C2Fish Song4:25
  16. C3Creepin' 'Round Your Back Door2:51
  17. C4Honky Tonkin'2:22
  18. C5Togary Mountain2:27
  19. C6Soldier's Joy2:07
  20. D1Ripplin' Waters5:46
  21. D2You Are My Flower3:32
  22. D3Battle Of New Orleans3:15
  23. D4All I Have To Do Is Dream3:46
  24. D5Rocky Top2:10
  25. D6Gavotte No. 21:32
  26. E1Jamaica Lady4:12
  27. E2Mother Earth3:24
  28. E3Falling Down Slow3:12
  29. E4Bowleg's4:12
  30. E5Doc's Guitar1:30
  31. F1Bayou Jubilee / Sally Was A Goodun3:02
  32. F2Cosmic Cowboy Part 13:55
  33. F3Win Or Lose3:35
  34. F4Woody Woodpecker1:08
  35. F5Visiting An Old Friend1:50
  36. F6Will The Circle Be Unbroken4:49
  37. F7Foggy Mountain Breakdown2:32

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Dirt, Silver & Gold are there?

21 vinyl pressings of Dirt, Silver & Gold are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1976 and 1981.

When was Dirt, Silver & Gold first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA670-L3.

How do I tell if my copy of Dirt, Silver & Gold is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA670-L3, L 70073/4/5, UALA670-L3, AUAL 324071) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UALA 670-1 P KENDUN B and UALA 670-2 KENDUN A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Dirt, Silver & Gold 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.

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