UK
January 1, 1972- Label and catalog number
- Golden Hour GH 541
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Embossed Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
GH 541 A-4◇GRunout side A, stamped
GH 541 B-4◇GRunout side B, stamped
GH 541-ALabel side A
GH 541-BLabel side B
The SearchersGolden Hour Of The Searchers
Vinyl pressings
Golden Hour Of The Searchers
by The Searchers · 1972
11 pressings7 countriesBeatRock & RollRockPop
Golden Hour Of The Searchers was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Hour Of The Searchers
7 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Golden Hour GH 541
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Embossed Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
GH 541 A-4◇GRunout side A, variant 1, stamped
GH 541 B-4◇GRunout side B, variant 1, stamped
GH 541 A-4◇G AMRunout side A, variant 2, stamped, AM etched
GH 541 B-4◇G ACRunout side B, variant 2, stamped, AC etched
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Golden Hour GH 541
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Embossed cover
- Runout / matrix
GH 541 A-4◇GRunout side A, stamped
GH 541 B-4◇GRunout side B, stamped
GH 541-ALabel side A
GH 541-BLabel side B
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Golden Hour GH-541
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GH-541-A3 DRRunout side A, etched
GH-541-B4 DRRunout side B, etched
Austria
1972- Label and catalog number
- Golden Hour GH 541Golden Hour 86 739 XAT
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
GH 541 A-4◇GRunout side A
GH 541 B-4◇GRunout side B
GH 541-ALabel side A
GH 541-BLabel side B
South Africa
1972- Label and catalog number
- Golden Hour LSS 508
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Golden Hour GH-541First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Austria | Golden Hour GH 541 / Golden Hour 86 739 XATFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | Golden Hour LSS 508First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | Golden Hour GH 541First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Golden Hour GH 541First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Yugoslavia | Studio B GH 541 / Golden Hour GH 541First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | Golden Hour GH 541First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Golden Hour 86 739 XAT / Golden Hour GH 541LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Golden Hour 86 739 XAT / Golden Hour GH 541LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | Golden Hour XX 35043LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Golden Hour GH 541LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Needles And Pins2:12
- A2When You Walk In The Room2:20
- A3I Don't Want To Go On With You2:58
- A4He's Got No Love2:43
- A5What Have They Done To The Rain2:33
- A6Farmer John2:00
- A7I Count The Tears2:00
- A8Someday We're Gonna Love Again2:00
- A9Goodbye My Love3:00
- A10All My Sorrows3:25
- A11Have You Ever Loved Somebody2:43
- A12Sugar And Spice2:15
- B1Sweets For My Sweet2:30
- B2Take Me For What I'm Worth2:40
- B3Four Strong Winds3:05
- B4Love Potion Number Nine2:05
- B5Hungry For Love2:25
- B6Till I Met You3:00
- B7Don't Throw Your Love Away2:15
- B8You Wanna Make Her Happy2:12
- B9Saints And Searchers3:15
- B10Sea Of Heartbreak2:23
- B11This Feeling Inside4:45
- B12Take It Or Leave It2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Hour Of The Searchers are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Golden Hour Of The Searchers are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Golden Hour Of The Searchers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Australia, Austria, South Africa and more. One of them is Golden Hour GH 541, released January 1, 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Hour Of The Searchers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GH 541, GH-541, LSS 508) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GH 541 A-4◇G and GH 541 B-4◇G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Hour Of The Searchers 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.
