US
August 1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill DS 50038ABC Records DS 50038
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Golden Era Vol. 2
by The Mamas & The Papas · 1968
22 pressings13 countriesFolk RockPop RockRockPop
Golden Era Vol. 2 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 Golden Era Vol. 2
16 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill DS 50038ABC Records DS 50038
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DS-50038-A [MR logo] △12213Side A runout
DS-50038-2-RE [MR logo] △12213-XSide B runout
50038-SASide A label matrix
50038-SBSide B label matrix
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill DS 50038ABC Records DS 50038
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · MGM Pressing
- Runout / matrix
DS 50038 A MG LW ⓂSide A Runout variant 1
DS 50038-B Re Ⓜ MG LWSide B Runout variant 1
DS 50038 A LW ◁MSide A Runout variant 2
DS-50038-B Re ◁M LW [?]Side B Runout variant 2
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill DS 50038
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
S DS-50038-A-1B o RE A2Runout Side A
S 1 DS-50038-B-1B o RE ̶1̶ /A A2Runout Side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill DS 50038ABC Records DS 50038
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Diskmaker Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
DS 50038 A LW ᐃMSide A Runout
DS-50038-B Re 2 LW ᐃMSide B Runout
DS-50038-ASide A Label
DS-50038-BSide B Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Dunhill DS 50038ABC Records DS 50038
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
(50038-SA)Side 1 Label
(50038-SB)Side 2 Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | RCA Victor DS 50038First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | Canada | Dunhill DS 50038 / ABC Records DS 50038First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | France | Stateside SSSX 340.838First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | Germany | HÖR ZU SHZE 249First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | Italy | Stateside SQSL 120First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Stateside SSLM 6052First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Stateside SJSL 5060First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Stateside SL5002First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill DS 50038 / ABC Records DS 50038First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill DS 50038 / ABC Records DS 50038First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill DS 50038 / ABC Records DS 50038First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill DS 50038First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill DS 50038 / ABC Records DS 50038First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Venezuela | Dunhill DS-50038First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Dunhill DS 50038 / ABC Records DS 50038First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Brazil | ABC Records 6-28-407-002LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Stateside SOSL 10033 / Stateside SOSL-10033LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Dunhill DS 50038 / Dunhill SKAO-91531LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1My Girl3:35
- A2Sing For Your Supper2:46
- A3No Salt On Her Tail2:35
- A4Twist And Shout2:45
- A5Glad To Be Unhappy1:40
- A6Nothing's Too Good For My Little Girl3:05
- B1For The Love Of Ivy3:40
- B2Do You Wanna Dance2:58
- B3Trip, Stumble & Fall2:35
- B4Hey Girl2:21
- B5You Baby2:15
- B6Dream A Little Dream Of Me3:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Era Vol. 2 are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Golden Era Vol. 2 are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1968 and 1976.
When was Golden Era Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Dunhill DS 50038, released August 1968.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Era Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DS 50038, SSL 5002, SL5002, SSSX 340.838) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Era Vol. 2 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.
