UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Rialto TENOR 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TENOR 102 A-101 B 1 FSide A runout
TENOR 102 B-101 B 1 GSide B runout
The PlanetsGoon Hilly Down
Vinyl pressings
Goon Hilly Down
by The Planets · 1979
13 pressings10 countriesNew WaveSynth-popReggaeDisco
Goon Hilly Down 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 Goon Hilly Down
10 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Rialto TENOR 102
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Rialto TENOR 102
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TENOR-102-A FH 6/5SIDE ONE
TENOR-102-B FH 6/5SIDE TWO
Canada
1979- Label and catalog number
- Rialto TENOR 102
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TENOR-102A-|L EL 1A KSide A Runout
TENOR-102B-|L 1A USide B Runout
TENOR 102-ASSide A Label
TENOR 102-BSSide B Label
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Rialto 508598Vogue 508598
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Rialto 202 083-320
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Rialto TENOR 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Canada | Rialto TENOR 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | France | Rialto 508598 / Vogue 508598First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Rialto 202 083-320First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Rialto SMB 55101First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Italy | Rialto RTLP 1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Rialto 44017First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Rialto TENOR 102First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Rialto TENOR 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK & Europe | Rialto 202 083-320 / Rialto TENOR 102First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Motown M7-934R1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Motown M7-934R1LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Motown M7-934R1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Iron For The Iron3:35
- A2Mile High3:51
- A3A Minute Ago3:54
- A4Lines3:54
- B1Break It To Me Gently3:06
- B2Too Late3:21
- B3Secret2:41
- B4Ball And Chain3:22
- B5I'm On Fire4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goon Hilly Down are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Goon Hilly Down are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Goon Hilly Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Rialto TENOR 102.
How do I tell if my copy of Goon Hilly Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TENOR 102, 508598, 202 083-320, SMB 55101) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TENOR 102 A-101 B 1 F and TENOR 102 B-101 B 1 G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goon Hilly Down 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.