UK
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-54584-T1-1CRunout side A
ZXDR-54585-T1-1CRunout side B
ZXDR 54584Label side A
ZXDR 54585Label side B
Tom JonesGolden Days
Vinyl pressings
Golden Days
by Tom Jones · 1973
16 pressings13 countriesVocalPop
Golden Days was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Days
14 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 11 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
November 16, 1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca F 13471
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR-54584-T1-1CSide A
ZXDR-54585-T1-1CSide B
France
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca 85.021
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
ZXDR 54 584Label side A
ZXDR 54 585Label side B
Venezuela
November 1973- Label and catalog number
- Parrot 452129
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Angola
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca P-F 13471 D
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Decca Y-10396
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Angola | Decca P-F 13471 DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Australia | Decca Y-10396First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.406-Y / Decca 105-26.406YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.406-Y / Decca 105-26.406YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Belgium | Decca 105/26.406-Y / Decca 105-26.406YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Denmark | Decca F 13471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Greece | Decca DECCA 5213First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Ireland | Decca F.13471First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Italy | Decca F 13471First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Portugal | Decca P-F 13471 DFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Decca 85.021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 13471First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Parrot 452129First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Decca F 13471First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Mexico | London Records 104077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | New Zealand | Decca DEC.6197", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGolden Days
- BGoodbye, God Bless You Baby
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Days are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Golden Days are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Golden Days first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, France, Venezuela, Angola and more. One of them is Decca F 13471, released November 1973.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Days is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use F 13471, 85.021, 452129, P-F 13471 D) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZXDR-54584-T1-1C and ZXDR-54585-T1-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Days 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.
