Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 ℗ 1968 H8 ♦ Z 00 249233 AA-Side runout
1 ℗ 1968 H8 ♦ Z 00 249233 BB-Side runout
T.W. ArdyHammond In Gold
Vinyl pressings
Hammond In Gold
by T.W. Ardy · 1968
12 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Hammond In Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Hammond In Gold
5 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249233
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 249233
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
5 ℗ 1968 H8 ♦ Z MX156932 00 249233 A-1A-Side runout
5 ℗ 1968 H8 ♦ Z MX156933 00 249233 B2B-Side runout
South Africa
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor CESS 23
- Format
- LP, Album
Switzerland
1968- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 179 063
- Format
- LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 ℗ 1968 H 8 ◊ Z 00 249233 A A 24 Made in AustriaRunout side A
7 ℗ 1968 H 8 ◊ Z Made in Austria 00 249233 B A 0 24Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Polydor 249233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Polydor 249233First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Polydor CESS 23First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | Switzerland | Polydor 179 063First yearLP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo | LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Polydor 249233First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Belgium | Polydor 2482 228LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australasia | Polydor 2486 165LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Polydor 249 233LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Karussell 2430 195LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 249233LP | LP |
| ? | New Zealand | Rainbow RLP 49927LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | New Zealand | Polydor 249233LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Amerika
- A2Tico, Tica
- A3The Look Of Love
- A4Wunderbar, Wunderbar
- A5Du Bist Nicht Allein
- A6Ganz Paris Träumt Von Der Liebe
- B1Mackie Messer
- B2Schiwago Melodie
- B3Ramona
- B4Rowbottom Square
- B5Always
- B6Good Night, Sweetheart
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hammond In Gold are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Hammond In Gold are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1968 and 1981.
When was Hammond In Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in Germany, UK, Australia, South Africa and more. One of them is Polydor 249233.
How do I tell if my copy of Hammond In Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 249233, CESS 23, 179 063) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1 ℗ 1968 H8 ♦ Z 00 249233 A and 1 ℗ 1968 H8 ♦ Z 00 249233 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hammond In 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.