US
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST 8045
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BST 8045 SIDE-1 1C CY11
BST 8045 SIDE#2 1D
Vinyl pressings
Go With The Ventures
by The Ventures · 1966
32 pressings13 countriesSurfRock & RollPop RockRock
Go With The Ventures was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Go With The Ventures
23 pressings came out in 1966, 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.
US
June 1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST 8045
- Format
- LP, Stereo · Rockaway Press
- Runout / matrix
BST-8045 A-1 A1 RSide 1, etched, stamped A1 R
BST-8045-B-1 A2 RSide 2, etched, stamped A2 R
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2045
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
BLP-2045-A-1 - A2 RSide A runout
BLP-2045-2/X B-1 A2 RSide B runout (2/x = X over 2)
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2045
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
BLP-2045-1 SIDE 1 1 ɪ A4Side A runout Variant 1
BLP-2045-2 SIDE 2 1 A1 ɪSide B runout Variant 1
BLP-2045-1 SIDE 1 1 A1 ɪSide A runout Variant 2
BLP-2045-2 SIDE 2 1 A2 ɪSide B runout Variant 2
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BST-8045
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Press
- Runout / matrix
BST 8045 SIDE 1 RE3 ɪ A1Side A Runout [Stamped]
BST 8045 SIDE 2 1 ɪ A1Side B Runout [Stamped]
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Dolton Records BLP-2045
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Research Craft Press
- Runout / matrix
BLP-2045-1 SIDE 1Side A runout
BLP-2045-2 SIDE 2Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s26 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Liberty LRP-2045First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Liberty LST 8045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Brazil | RCA Victor FLP-35043First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2045First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP-2045LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Dolton Records BLP 2045First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Canada | Dolton Records BST 8045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1966 | Italy | Liberty LBY 1323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | Japan | Liberty LP-7562First yearLP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Liberty LBY 1323First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1966 | UK | Liberty LBY 1323 / Dolton Records BLP 2045First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2045First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2045First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records BLP-2045First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Dolton Records BST-8045First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Dolton Records BST-8045 / Liberty LST 8045LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Dolton Records BST 8045LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Mexico | Liberty BST 8045 / Liberty BST-8045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Peru | Liberty BST - 8045LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | South Africa | Liberty LBY-1323J / Liberty LBY 1323JLP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Taiwan | Crown CR-3053LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Green Grass1:50
- A2Ginza Lights2:04
- A3These Boots Are Made For Walkin'2:30
- A4Frankie And Johnny2:18
- A5Ad-Venture2:08
- A6Monday, Monday2:40
- B1Good Lovin'2:30
- B2Eight Miles High2:43
- B3Escape2:19
- B4Sloop John B2:30
- B5Go2:30
- B6California Dreamin'2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Go With The Ventures are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Go With The Ventures are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1966 and 1970.
When was Go With The Ventures first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, UK, Denmark, Australia and more. One of them is Dolton Records BST 8045, released June 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Go With The Ventures is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BST 8045, BLP-2045, BST-8045, SLBY 1323) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BST 8045 SIDE-1 1C CY11 and BST 8045 SIDE#2 1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Go With The Ventures 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.
