South Africa
1980- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records GAST 143
- Format
- LP, Album
Paul GallicoThe Snow Goose / The Count Of Monte Cristo
Vinyl pressings
The Snow Goose / The Count Of Monte Cristo
by Paul Gallico · 1980
13 pressings6 countriesAudiobookSpoken WordNon-Music
The Snow Goose was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 The Snow Goose
1 pressing came out in 1980, 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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | South Africa | MCA Records GL 1812 / MCA Records GL.1812LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | MCA Records GAST 143First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records COP/S 4972 / MCA Records COPS-4972LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records FL-7217LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Festival Records DL-30,364LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | MCA Records COP/S 4972 / MCA Records COPS 4972LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 9066LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records FL-7217LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| ? | South Africa | Brunswick LAT 3022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | South Africa | Brunswick LAT 3022 / Brunswick LAT.3022LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Brunswick LAT 8534LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9066LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 9066LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- AThe Snow Goose
- BThe Count Of Monte Cristo
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Snow Goose are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Snow Goose are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was The Snow Goose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in South Africa. One of them is MCA Records GAST 143.
How do I tell if my copy of The Snow Goose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GAST 143) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Snow Goose 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.