Japan
1967- Label and catalog number
- Toshiba Records TP-8006
- Format
- LP, Album · red vinyl
The Royal Grand OrchestraGolden Strings
Vinyl pressings
Golden Strings
by The Royal Grand Orchestra · 1967
11 pressings9 countriesEasy ListeningJazzClassical
Golden Strings 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 Golden Strings
3 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
UK
1967- Label and catalog number
- World Record Club ST943
- Format
- LP, Album
Israel
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia TP-8006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
TP 8 - 1 2 2 S 3
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Israel | Columbia TP-8006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1967 | Japan | Toshiba Records TP-8006First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | UK | World Record Club ST943First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Columbia SOEX 9622 / Columbia SOEX-9622LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Australia | Columbia SOEX 9622 / Columbia SOEX-9622LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Regal SREG 30104LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Regal SREG 9509LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Spain | Regal 1 J 048-80.610LP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Venezuela | EMI Emi-7665LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Imperial F 835/3 / Imperial F 835LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Netherlands | Delta DE 8018LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Ebb Tide
- A2Some Enchanted Evening
- A3Theme From A Summer Place
- A4Days Of Wine And Roses
- A5September Song
- A6Fly Me To The Moon
- B1The Shadow Of Your Smile
- B2Strangers In The Night
- B3More
- B4I Left My Heart In San Francisco
- B5The End Of The World
- B6Fascination
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Strings are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Golden Strings are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1967 and 1981.
When was Golden Strings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Japan, UK, Israel. One of them is Toshiba Records TP-8006.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Strings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TP-8006, ST943) 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 Strings 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.