US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records MT-114
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MT-114-A STERLINGRunout etched side A (STERLING stamp)
MT-114-B STERLINGRunout etched side B (STERLING stamp)
Vinyl pressings
Band Of Gold
by Sylvester · 1983
23 pressings15 countriesHi NRGDiscoElectronic
Band Of Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Band Of Gold
23 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 15 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records S-114
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records LONX 33London Records 810 281-1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LONX 33 A//2▽420 R 1 1 1Runout side A
L ONX 33 B//2▽420 R 1 1 1Runout side B
ZPMSC 10415Label side A
ZPMSC 10416/3Label side B
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- London Records LON 33London Records 810 194-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LON 33 A // 2 ▽ 420 R 11Runout area side A, stamped
LON 33 B // 1 ▽ 420 R 11Runout area side B, stamped
ZPMSC 10413Label side A
ZPMSC 10414Label side B
South Africa
August 29, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Magnet XPD 2183
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
Australia & New Zealand
September 5, 1983- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor TDS-147Megatone Records TDS-147
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MT114ASide A runout
MT114BSide B runout
MT114ASide A label
MT114BSide B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Brazil | Fermata 88.515First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Unidisc 12UNI-1108First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Unidisc 7UN-173First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 815 165-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | France | Polydor 815 165-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 815 165-1First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Metronome 815 165-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Hong Kong | Megatone Records MT-114 / Dawn Record MT-114First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | CGD INT 15112First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | CGD INT 10500First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Mexico | Trebol TI 70705First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 234.603First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Injection Disco Dance Label 134.603First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Portugal | Megatone Records MEG M/48First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Spain | Hispavox 549 079First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- ABand Of Gold7:30
- B1Band Of Gold (Dub Mix)4:53
- B2Band Of Gold (Radio Edit)3:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Band Of Gold are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Band Of Gold are listed here, from 15 countries.
When was Band Of Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US, UK, South Africa, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is Megatone Records MT-114.
How do I tell if my copy of Band Of Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MT-114, S-114, LONX 33, LON 33) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MT-114-A STERLING and MT-114-B STERLING. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Band Of Gold 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.
