US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 12202
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XRS-233Label & Runout, A side
XRTS-234Label & Runout, B side
Sandy NelsonGolden Hits
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hits
by Sandy Nelson · 1962
11 pressings2 countriesRock
Golden Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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
3 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 2 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
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP9202Imperial LP-9202
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Imperial LP 12202
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Imperial LP 12202First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Imperial LP 12202First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Imperial LP9202 / Imperial LP-9202First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Imperial LP9202 / Imperial LP-9202LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Imperial LP 12202LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP 12202LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Imperial LP 12202LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Imperial LP 12202LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Imperial LP 9202 / Imperial LP. 9202LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Canada | Imperial LP 12202LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Imperial LP 9202 / Imperial LP. 9202LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Live It Up1:45
- A2Splish Splash2:14
- A3Kansas City2:10
- A4Early In The Morning2:32
- A5Rock House2:08
- A6Walking To New Orleans2:05
- B1What'd I Say2:37
- B2Honky Tonk2:50
- B3Bony Moronie2:27
- B4I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday1:57
- B5I Want To Walk You Home2:10
- B6Be Bop Baby2:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Golden Hits are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1962 and 1966.
When was Golden Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada. One of them is Imperial LP 12202.
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 LP 12202, LP9202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XRS-233 and XRTS-234. 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.
