UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal SREG 2057Regal SREG. 2057
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SREG 2057 A-1G 1 AA — runout, stamped
SREG 2057 B-1G 1 MB — runout, stamped
SREG.2057AA — label
SREG2057BB — label
The Royal Hawaiian BoysGolden Hawaiian
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hawaiian
by The Royal Hawaiian Boys · 1968
11 pressings8 countriesEasy ListeningJazzFolkWorld
Golden Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian
2 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 2 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Regal SREG.2057Regal SREG 2057
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | New Zealand | Regal SREG.2057 / Regal SREG 2057First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | UK | Regal SREG 2057 / Regal SREG. 2057First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | Regal SREG 2057 / Regal SREG-2057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Imperial 3281 / Imperial SSBP 424LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Netherlands | Imperial 3281 / Imperial SSBP 424LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Regal SREG 2057LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Regal 1 J-048-80.203 / Regal 1 J 048-80.203LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Netherlands | Delta DE 8019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | South Africa | Regal SREGJ 2057LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Toshiba Records TP-8020LP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Netherlands | Delta DE 8019LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1On A Tropic Night
- A2Blue Hawaii
- A3On A Little Bamboo Bridge
- A4Hawaiian Paradise
- A5Hawaiian War Chant
- A6Maui Chimes
- B1Pearly Shells
- B2Beyond The Reef
- B3Na Lei O Hawaii
- B4The Hukilau Song
- B5Sophisticated Hula
- B6Aloha Oe
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hawaiian are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Golden Hawaiian are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1968 and 1974.
When was Golden Hawaiian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is Regal SREG 2057.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Hawaiian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SREG 2057, SREG.2057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SREG 2057 A-1G 1 A and SREG 2057 B-1G 1 M. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Hawaiian 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.