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Golden Greats By The Ventures

by The Ventures · 1967

60 pressings17 countriesSurfRock

Golden Greats By The Ventures 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 Greats By The Ventures

26 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 10 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
Liberty LST-8053
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Keel Press, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

③ LST-8053-1 K TVSide A etched, variant 1

③ LST-8053-2 K TVSide B etched, variant 1

③ LST-8053-1 Re 1 KSide A etched, variant 2

③ LST-8053-2 TVSide B etched, variant 2

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US

1967
Label and catalog number
Liberty LST-8053
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

LST-8053-1A-Side Runout etching

2-LST-8053-2B-Side Runout etching

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US

1967
Label and catalog number
Liberty LST-8053
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Press, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

LST-8053-SIDE-1 -1A 0 SX 1 A 1111 TSide A, Variant 1, etched, except 0, A, T, stamped The A is etched over the A stamp.

LST 8053 SIDE 2 -1B \ A b T 0Side B, Variant 1, etched, except A, T, 0, stamped

LST-8053-SIDE-1 -1A o SXT A IIIII XASide A, Variant 2, etched, except o, A stamped

T o LST 8053 SIDE 2 -1B A7Side B, Variant 2, etched, except T, o, A stamped

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US

1967
Label and catalog number
Liberty LST-8053
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
Runout / matrix

LST 8053 SIDE 1 A IRunout Side 1, stamped, variant 1

LST 8053 SIDE 2 ^2 IRunout Side 2, stamped, variant 1

LST 8053 SIDE 1 2 I A4Runout Side 1, stamped, variant 2

LST 8053 SIDE 2 I C5Runout Side 2, stamped, variant 2

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US

1967
Label and catalog number
Liberty LST-8053
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

S/ LST-8053-SIDE-1 -1A 0Side A, etched, except 0 stamped

S/ LST 8053 SIDE 2 -1A 0Side B, etched, except 0 stamped

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 60 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1960s29 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1967AustraliaLiberty SLYL 932502First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967AustraliaLiberty LYL 32502 / Liberty LYL-32,502First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1967CanadaLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition
1967CanadaLiberty LST-8053First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967DenmarkLiberty LBS 83 046 I / Liberty LBS 83046First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967GuatemalaLiberty LST-8053First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967IndiaLiberty LST-8053First yearLP, Stereo, CompilationLP, Stereo, Compilation
1967IndiaLiberty LST-8053First yearLP, Stereo, CompilationLP, Stereo, Compilation
1967MexicoUnited Artists Records GX 01-668 / Gamma GX 01-668First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967MexicoMusart LST-8053 / Liberty LRP-2053First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967New ZealandLiberty SLYL-932502 / Liberty SLYL 932502First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967South AfricaLiberty LSS 5014First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967South AfricaLiberty LYL 1029First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1967UKLiberty LBL 83046First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono
1967UKLiberty LBS 83046First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
All 29 pressings from the 1960s
1970s15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1970DenmarkLiberty 5C 054. 90244 / Liberty 5C054.90244LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1970DenmarkLiberty 5C 054.90244 / Liberty 6C 054 90244LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1970UKLiberty LBS 83 046LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
1970USLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
1970USLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition
1970USLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
1970USLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
1970USLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
1972NetherlandsLiberty 5C 054.90244LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
1973AustraliaUnited Artists Records L-32 502LP, Reissue, CompilationLP, Reissue, Compilation
1973Australia & New ZealandUnited Artists Records L-32502LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1977USUnited Artists Records LST-8053 / Liberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition
1977USUnited Artists Records LST-8053LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1977USUnited Artists Records LST-8053 / Liberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club editionLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition
1979South KoreaLiberty OLE-295LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980USLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
Year unknown15 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?CanadaUnited Artists Records LST-8053LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?CanadaLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?CanadaLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?CanadaLiberty LRP-2053 / Liberty LRP 2053LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · MonoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono
?DenmarkLiberty LBS 83 266/67 XLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?GermanyLiberty LBS 83 046 I / Liberty LIB 8053LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?GermanyLiberty LBS 83 046 I / Liberty LIB 8053LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?IndiaLiberty LST-8053LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
?NetherlandsLiberty 5C 058 90244LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?PeruLiberty LST 8053LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?PeruUnited Artists Records ELD 02.13.858LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?South KoreaUniversal KM-1029 / King Records KM-1029LP, Album, Compilation, StereoLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
?TurkeyLiberty LBS 83046 / Liberty 230LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?USEra LP 3032LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?USUnited Artists Records LST-8053LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Telstar2:37
  2. A2The Lonely Bull2:11
  3. A3Rebel-Rouser1:55
  4. A4Honky Tonk2:33
  5. A5Let's Go2:23
  6. A6Pipeline2:17
  7. B1Walk, Don't Run1:55
  8. B2Tequila2:44
  9. B3Apache3:08
  10. B4Wipe-Out3:00
  11. B5Memphis2:26
  12. B6Out Of Limits2:10

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Golden Greats By The Ventures are there?

60 vinyl pressings of Golden Greats By The Ventures are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1967 and 1980.

When was Golden Greats By The Ventures first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, UK, Canada, Australia and more. One of them is Liberty LST-8053.

How do I tell if my copy of Golden Greats By The Ventures is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LST-8053, LRP 2053, LBL 83046, LBS 83046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ③ LST-8053-1 K TV and ③ LST-8053-2 K TV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Golden Greats By 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.

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