Sweden
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLS 251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLS 251 ARunout side A, stamped
POLS 251 BRunout side B, stamped
Svenne & LottaOldies But Goodies
Vinyl pressings
Oldies But Goodies
by Svenne & Lotta · 1973
10 pressings3 countriesPop
Oldies But Goodies 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 Oldies But Goodies
3 pressings came out in 1973, 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.
Sweden
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLS 251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLS 251 ASide A runout, stamped
POLS 251 BSide B runout, stamped
Denmark
1973- Label and catalog number
- Polar POLS 251
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POLS - 2/51 - AA-side runout, stamped, variant 1
POLS - 251 - B P̶O̶L̶S̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶5̶2̶ ̶-̶ ̶B̶B-side runout, stamped, variant 1
POLS - 251 - AA-side runout, stamped, variant 2
POLS - 251 - B P̶O̶L̶S̶ ̶-̶ ̶2̶5̶2̶ ̶-̶ ̶B̶B-side runout, stamped, 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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Denmark | Polar POLS 251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Sweden | Polar POLS 251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Sweden | Polar POLS 251First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2374 112LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Austria | Polydor 2374 112LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1976 | Sweden | Polar POLS 251LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1977 | Sweden | Polar POLS 251LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Denmark | Polar POLS 251LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Sweden | Polar POLS 251LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Sweden | Polar POLS 251LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Do You Want To Dance3:01
- A2The Dreamer (Hush-A-Bye)2:48
- A3Just Ask Your Heart2:40
- A4Be My Baby2:59
- A5Ginny Come Lately2:34
- A6Sandy2:39
- B1Save The Last Dance For Me2:48
- B2Take Good Care Of My Baby2:30
- B3Little Yellow Aeroplane3:16
- B4Breaking Up Is Hard To Do2:55
- B5Only The Lonely2:39
- B6Makin' Love2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Oldies But Goodies are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Oldies But Goodies are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1973 and 1977.
When was Oldies But Goodies first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Sweden, Denmark. One of them is Polar POLS 251.
How do I tell if my copy of Oldies But Goodies is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLS 251) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POLS 251 A and POLS 251 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Oldies But Goodies 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.