US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MS 3141
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS 3141A-1B Bell Sound TRunout A, stamped
MS 3141B-1B Bell Sound TRunout B, stamped
The PlattersThe New Golden Hits Of The Platters
Vinyl pressings
The New Golden Hits Of The Platters
by The Platters · 1967
26 pressings13 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
The New Golden Hits Of The Platters was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 New Golden Hits Of The Platters
12 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MS 3141
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MS3141A-1C MR [circled] △10880Variant 2, side A runout code
MS3141B-1C MR [circled] △10880-XVariant 2, side B runout code
MS 3141 A - 1C MR △10880SIDE 1
MS 3141 B - 1C MR △10880 --xSIDE 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MM 3141
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MS 3141
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MS 3141A-1B [I] Bell Sound B [4] TRunout side A, stamped / [etched], variant 1
o MS 3141B-1D Bell Sound A [4] T [I]Runout side B, stamped / [etched], variant 1
o MS 3141A-1B [I] Bell Sound D X TRunout side A, stamped / [etched], variant 2
o MS 3141B-1D Bell Sound A X T [2]Runout side B, stamped / [etched], variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MM 2141
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MM- 2141 A2 1Runout A, etched
MM- 2141 B2 1Runout B, etched
Bell Sound sf TRunout A/B, stamped
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Musicor Records MS 3141
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MS 3141A-1B [+I] Bell Sound Ʌ 1 ꓕ 💧Runout side A, stamped / [etched]
MS 3141A-1E Bell Sound CLRunout side B, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia MS 3141First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia MS-3141 / Musicor Records MS 3141First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | France | CBS S 52502First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Germany | CBS S 63 142First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | UK | Stateside SL 10227First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records MS 3141First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records MS 3141First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records MM 3141First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records MS 3141First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records MM 2141First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records MS 3141First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Musicor Records MS 3141First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Netherlands | CBS S 52502LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473445LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | South Africa | Stateside SJSL 144LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Belgium | Stateside 4C 052-92071LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Musicor Records MS 3251LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Musicor Records MS 3251LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | USA & Canada | Musicor Records MS 3251LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Italy | Derby DBR 80545LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | Intercord INT 128.609 / Springboard INT 128.609LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Musicor Records L34580LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Interfusion SITFL-934,580LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Stateside 5C 052 92071 / Stateside 5C052.92.071LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Taiwan | Large World LW-342LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1I Love You 1000 Times2:30
- A2With This Ring2:24
- A3Washed Ashore (On A Lonely Island In The Sea)2:38
- A4The Great Pretender2:31
- A5My Prayer3:21
- A6Only You (And You Alone)2:43
- B1(You've Got) The Magic Touch2:38
- B2Harbor Lights3:04
- B3Smoke Gets In Your Eyes2:27
- B4I'm Sorry2:55
- B5Twilight Time2:30
- B6Heaven On Earth3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The New Golden Hits Of The Platters are there?
26 vinyl pressings of The New Golden Hits Of The Platters are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1967 and 1976.
When was The New Golden Hits Of The Platters first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Musicor Records MS 3141.
How do I tell if my copy of The New Golden Hits Of The Platters is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MS 3141, MM 3141, MM 2141, SL 10227) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MS 3141A-1B Bell Sound T and MS 3141B-1B Bell Sound T. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The New Golden Hits Of The Platters 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.
