India
1966- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX. 5074Angel Records 3AEX 5074
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 935Matrix on label side A
2XJE 936Matrix on label side B
S. D. BurmanGuide
Vinyl pressings
Guide
by S. D. Burman · 1966
10 pressings2 countriesSoundtrackHindustaniBollywoodPop
Guide was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Guide
4 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
India
1966- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 3AEX 5074Odeon 3AEX. 5074
- Format
- LP
India
1966- Label and catalog number
- Odeon 3AEX 5074Angel Records 3AEX. 5074
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 935-T1-T1Side A runout
2XJE 936-T1-T2Side B runout
2XJE 935Matrix on label side A
2XJE 936Matrix on label side B
India
1966- Label and catalog number
- Angel Records 3AEX. 5074Angel Records 3AEX 5074
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
2XJE 935Matrix on label side A
2XJE 936Matrix on label side B
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | India | Angel Records 3AEX. 5074 / Angel Records 3AEX 5074First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | India | Odeon 3AEX 5074 / Odeon 3AEX. 5074First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | India | Odeon 3AEX 5074 / Angel Records 3AEX. 5074First yearLP | LP |
| 1966 | India | Angel Records 3AEX. 5074 / Angel Records 3AEX 5074First yearLP | LP |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | India | Saregama S6710S00015 / RP - Sanjiv Goenka Group S6710S00015LP, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Penguin SPLP 1018LP | LP |
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX. 5074 / Odeon MOCE. 1038LP | LP |
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX 5074 / Odeon 3AEX. 5074LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | India | Odeon 3AEX 5074 / Odeon 3AEX. 5074LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Israel | Ron-ly 2764LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Gaata Rahe Mera Dil
- A2Wahan Kaun Hai Tera
- A3Piya Tose Naina Laage Re
- A4Din Dhal Jaye
- B1Aaj Phir Jeene Ki
- B2Tere Mere Sapne
- B3Saiyan Be-Imaan
- B4Kya Se Kya Ho Gaya
- B5Megh De
- B6He Ram (Bhajan Traditional)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Guide are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Guide are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 2017.
When was Guide first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in India. One of them is Angel Records 3AEX. 5074.
How do I tell if my copy of Guide is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 3AEX. 5074, 3AEX 5074) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2XJE 935 and 2XJE 936. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Guide 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.