Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
05-GT-258-1A-1 ⒿRunout side A
05-GT-258-1B-1 ⒿRunout side B
The DooleysThe Chosen Few
Vinyl pressings
The Chosen Few
by The Dooleys · 1979
16 pressings9 countriesDiscoElectronic
The Chosen Few was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 The Chosen Few
16 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 9 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
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
GT 258 -A3 ƱA-side runout, etched. Var. 1
GT 258 -B3 ƱB-side runout, etched. Var. 1
GT .258 .A.4 ƱA-side runout, etched. Var. 2
GT-258- B2B-side runout, etched. Var. 2
UK
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
GT-258-A3 ƱEtched Runout - Side A
GT-258-B2 ƱEtched Runout - Side B
UK
September 1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
℧ GT-258.A.3Runout side A etched variant 1
℧ GT-258-B1 ⋀Runout side B etched variant 1
GT-258 A-4 ⋀ ƱRunout side A etched variant 2
GT-258-B2 ⋀ ƱRunout side B etched variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 258
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Injection Labels
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- GTO GT 258
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
GT-258.A.3 Ʊ ⋀A-Side, Etched
GT-258-B2 ƱB-Side, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | GTO GT 258First year7" | 7" |
| 1979 | Australia | GTO GT 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | GTO GT S 258 / GTO GTO 258First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Germany | GTO GT S 258 / GTO GTO 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Germany | GTO GT S 258 / GTO GTO 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | Ireland | GTO GT 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | Kenya | CBS GT 258First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Netherlands | GTO GT 258First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1979 | New Zealand | GTO GT 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Rhodesia | CBS EN 5002First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | South Africa | GTO EN 5002First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 258First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 258First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | GTO GT 258First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Chosen Few
- BA Million To One
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Chosen Few are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Chosen Few are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Chosen Few first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is GTO GT 258.
How do I tell if my copy of The Chosen Few is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GT 258, GT S 258, EN 5002) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 05-GT-258-1A-1 Ⓙ and 05-GT-258-1B-1 Ⓙ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Chosen Few 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.
