US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Uptempo Records UT 012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
UT 012 A1
UT 012 B1
Tenor SawGolden Hen / Golden Dub
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hen / Golden Dub
by Tenor Saw · 1985
20 pressings3 countriesDancehallReggae
Golden Hen / Golden Dub was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Hen / Golden Dub
4 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Uptempo Records UT 012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Uptempo Records UT 012
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Mis-spelling Of Artist Name On A-side Label
- Runout / matrix
UT 012-A1
UT 012-B1
Jamaica
1985- Label and catalog number
- Humming Bird Productions
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
DSR 5308 -A- Millo B (golden Hen)A
DSR 5309 -B-B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Jamaica | Humming Bird ProductionsFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Uptempo Records UT 012First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Uptempo Records UT 012First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | US | Uptempo Records UT 012First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Uptempo Records UT 01212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1986 | US | Uptempo Records UT 01212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Jamaica | Uptempo Records UPT337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | Jamaica | Uptempo Records UPT337", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1997 | UK | Uptempo Records UPT 077", 45 RPM, White Label | 7", 45 RPM, White Label |
2000s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Jamaica | Humming Bird Productions7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2002 | Jamaica | Humming Bird Productions12", Repress | 12", Repress |
| 2002 | Jamaica | Humming Bird Productions7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| 2002 | Jamaica | Humming Bird Productions7", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | Uptempo Records CGI1201512", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2024 | UK | Uptempo Records CGI1201512", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Uptempo Records 7"UT0127", 45 RPM, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Humming Bird Productions7", Reissue, 45 RPM | 7", Reissue, 45 RPM |
| ? | Jamaica | Humming Bird Productions7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress |
| ? | Jamaica | Humming Bird Productions7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint, Repress |
| ? | US | Uptempo Records UT 01212", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AGolden Hen
- BGolden Dub
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hen / Golden Dub are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Golden Hen / Golden Dub are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1985 and 2024.
When was Golden Hen / Golden Dub first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in US, UK, Jamaica. One of them is Uptempo Records UT 012.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Hen / Golden Dub is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UT 012) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UT 012 A1 and UT 012 B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Hen / Golden Dub 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.
