US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32490
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
o P AL32490 -2B 1T E4Side A, variant 1
o P BL32490- 2A TSide B, variant 1
o P AL32490 -2B 2T 2DSide A, variant 2
o P BL32490- 2A TSide B, variant 2
Ramsey LewisGolden Hits
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hits
by Ramsey Lewis · 1973
12 pressings6 countriesJazz-FunkSoul-JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Golden Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Golden Hits
8 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 6 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 32490
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o P AL32490 -2B 2T B (or D?)Runout side A, variant 1
o P BL32490- 2A x 1T C1 (or E1?)Runout side B, variant 1
o P AL32490 -2B 2T D11Runout side A, variant 2
o P BL32490- 2A x x2T SXT A1Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 65759
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP234419
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A MX170404 SBP234419-1Side A runout stamped
A MX170405-B SBP234419-2Side B runout stamped
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32490
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 32490
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | CBS SBP234419First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KC 32490First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Canada | Columbia KC 32490First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM 72 / CBS/Sony SOPM-72First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | Netherlands | CBS S 65759First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | UK | CBS S 65759First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia KC 32490First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Columbia PC 32490First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM 184 / CBS/Sony SOPM-184LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia PC 32490 / Columbia 32490LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 32490 / Columbia 32490LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 32490LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Hang On Sloopy2:14
- A2Blues For The Night Owl4:19
- A3Hi-Heel Sneakers2:48
- A4Carmen6:54
- B1Delilah4:49
- B2Wade In The Water2:45
- B3Slipping Into Darkness6:13
- B4Something' You Got2:59
- B5The "In" Crowd2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hits are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Golden Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Golden Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia KC 32490.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 32490, PC 32490, S 65759, SBP234419) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o P AL32490 -2B 1T E4 and o P BL32490- 2A T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Hits 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.
