US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9069
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 M-9069-A1 KENDUN-ASide A runout
T1 M-9069-B1 KENDUN-BSide B runout
OpaGoldenwings
Vinyl pressings
Goldenwings
by Opa · 1976
10 pressings5 countriesFusionLatin JazzJazz
Goldenwings 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 Goldenwings
6 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Milestone M-9069
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P M-9069-A KENDUN-BRunout side 1
P M-9069-B KENDUN-BRunout side 2
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M-9069
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-9069-A-1A KENDUN-A A- ISSide A runout
M-9069-B-1A KENDUN-A JG B- ISSide B runout
Mexico
1976- Label and catalog number
- Fantasy GX 01-892Gamma, S.A. P-1977
- Format
- LP, Album
Uruguay
1976- Label and catalog number
- Milestone M 9069RCA Victor M 9069
- Format
- LP, Album
Uruguay
1976- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor M-9069
- Format
- LP, Album · Black Labels
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Mexico | Fantasy GX 01-892 / Gamma, S.A. P-1977First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | US | Milestone M-9069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Milestone M-9069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Milestone M-9069First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Uruguay | Milestone M 9069 / RCA Victor M 9069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Uruguay | RCA Victor M-9069First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-6180LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Milestone SMJ-6180LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Venezuela | Fantasy 9069LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | US | Craft Recordings CR00767 / Milestone CR00767LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Goldenwings4:14
- A2Paper Butterflies (Muy Lejos Te Vas)7:11
- A3Totem4:41
- A4African Bird5:41
- B1Corre Niña5:43
- Pieces
- B3Groove6:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goldenwings are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Goldenwings are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1976 and 2024.
When was Goldenwings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Mexico, Uruguay. One of them is Milestone M-9069.
How do I tell if my copy of Goldenwings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-9069, GX 01-892, M 9069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 M-9069-A1 KENDUN-A and T1 M-9069-B1 KENDUN-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goldenwings 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.