Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 824 043-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
824 043-1 1Y 320Side 1
824 043-1 2Y 320Side 2
Status Quo12 Gold Bars Volume II
Vinyl pressings
12 Gold Bars Volume II
by Status Quo · 1984
10 pressings9 countriesClassic RockRock
12 Gold Bars Volume II was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 12 Gold Bars Volume II
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Australasia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 824 043-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
824-043-1 A·Side 1 Etched
824-043-1 B··Side 2 Etched
France
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 824 043-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black Vertigo Labels
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 824 043-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Ireland
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO TV 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Sunburst labels
Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo 824 043-1Phonogram 824 043-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
824 043 1 1Y 1 670Side A, variant 1
824 043 1 1Y 1 670Side B, variant 1
824 043 1 1Y 1 670 1114 04Side A, variant 2
824 043 1 1Y 1 670 1116 04Side B, variant 2
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Vertigo 824 043-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Vertigo 824 043-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Vertigo 824 043-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Greece | Vertigo 824 043-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Ireland | Vertigo QUO TV 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Vertigo 824 043-1 / Phonogram 824 043-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Vertigo 824 043-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Portugal | Vertigo 824 043-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Brazil | Vertigo 824 043-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Spain | Vertigo 824 043-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1What You're Proposin'4:13
- A2Lies3:56
- A3Something 'Bout You Baby I Like2:48
- A4Don't Drive My Car4:12
- A5Dear John3:11
- A6Rock 'N' Roll4:04
- B1Ol' Rag Blues2:48
- B2Mess Of Blues3:18
- B3Marguerita Time3:28
- B4Going Down Town Tonight3:36
- B5The Wanderer3:30
- B6Caroline (Live At The N.E.C.)4:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 12 Gold Bars Volume II are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 12 Gold Bars Volume II are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was 12 Gold Bars Volume II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, Australasia, France, Greece and more. One of them is Vertigo 824 043-1.
How do I tell if my copy of 12 Gold Bars Volume II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 824 043-1, QUO TV 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 824 043-1 1Y 320 and 824 043-1 2Y 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 12 Gold Bars Volume II 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.
