UK
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMC 7132Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 92725 (M)
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEX.843Label Matrix Side A
XEX.844Label Matrix Side B
The GoonsFirst Men On The Goon
Vinyl pressings
First Men On The Goon
by The Goons · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesRadioplayComedyNon-Music
First Men On The Goon was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 First Men On The Goon
4 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
New Zealand
October 1971- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCM.7132Parlophone PMC 7132
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PMC 7132 ARunout, Etched, Side A
PMC 7132 BRunout, Etched, Side A
XEX.843Label Side A
XEX.844Label Side B
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-6368
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T-6368-S1 (XEX-843)Side A
T-6368-S2 (XEX-844)Side B
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-6368
- Format
- LP, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T-6368-S1 (xex-843)Side A Runout
T-6368-S2 (xex-844)Side B Runout
(XEX-843)Side A Label
(XEX-844)Side B Label
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records T-6368First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | Canada | Capitol Records T-6368First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | New Zealand | Parlophone PMCM.7132 / Parlophone PMC 7132First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1971 | UK | Parlophone PMC 7132 / Parlophone 1E 062 ◦ 92725 (M)First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1973 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO-7132LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | UK | EMI NTS 170 / EMI 0C 058-92 725LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | UK | EMI NTS 170 / EMI 0C 058-92 725LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1979 | UK | EMI NTS 170LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | World Record Club R 08627 / Parlophone PMC 7132LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Mono · Mono, Club edition |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records T-6368LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
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Questions
How many vinyl pressings of First Men On The Goon are there?
10 vinyl pressings of First Men On The Goon are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1981.
When was First Men On The Goon first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in UK, New Zealand, Canada. One of them is Parlophone PMC 7132, released October 1971.
How do I tell if my copy of First Men On The Goon is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PMC 7132, PMCM.7132, T-6368) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEX.843 and XEX.844. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is First Men On The Goon 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.
