UK
November 17, 1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49788
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PT • 49788 • A1 JA ΛA side runout
PT 49788 B1 ΛB side runout
PT 49788 A‡Label, A side
PT 49788 B‡Label, B side
Vinyl pressings
Goldmine
by Pointer Sisters · 1986
26 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Goldmine was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Goldmine
24 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 9 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
November 17, 1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49787
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PB-49787-A1 O JAEtched Runout Side A
PB-49787-B1 CEtched Runout Side B
PB 49787 A‡
PB 49787 B‡
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PB 49787D
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition
UK
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA PT 49788A DJ
- Format
- 12", Promo
US
October 1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5062-7-R
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · No Production Credits
- Runout / matrix
5062 - 7 - R - A - 1s · Precision · I Λ1Runout A etched (I Λ1 stamp)
5062 - 7 - R - B - 1s · Precision · I Λ 1Runout B etched (I Λ 1 stamp)
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- RCA 5774-1-RDRCA Victor 5774-1-RD
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
- Runout / matrix
5774-1-RD A SterlingEtching Side A
5774-1-RD B SterlingEtching Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australia | RCA Victor TDS 360First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | RCA Victor 5774-1-RFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Canada | RCA 5774-1-RD / RCA Victor 5774-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | Canada | RCA 5062-7-RFirst year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PB 49787First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Europe | RCA PT49788 / RCA PT 49788First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPS-1029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPS-1029First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1986 | Japan | RCA RPS-228First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | RCA 104625First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1986 | Philippines | RCA Victor RCAEP-13510 / RCA Victor 5774-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | RCA RCAS 17First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PB 49787DFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | UK | RCA PT 49788A DJFirst year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | US | RCA 5774-1-RD / RCA Victor 5774-1-RDFirst year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1046257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Australia | RCA Victor 1046257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGoldmine (Remix)6:20
- B1Goldmine (Dub Version)6:05
- B2Sexual Power3:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goldmine are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Goldmine are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Goldmine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is RCA PT 49788, released November 17, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Goldmine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PT 49788, PB 49787, PB 49787D, PT 49788A DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PT • 49788 • A1 JA Λ and PT 49788 B1 Λ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goldmine 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.
