US
1981- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2830
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · 74
- Runout / matrix
TU-2830A-74 F/W ᴹ ℰMWA Side Etch
TU-2830-B-74 F/W ᴹ ℰMWB Side Etch
TU 2830 C-74 F/W ᴹ ℰMWC Side Etch
TU-2830-D-74-RED Side Etch
Various ArtistsCertified Gold
Vinyl pressings
Certified Gold
by Various Artists · 1981
10 pressings2 countriesPop RockAlternative RockPunkProg Rock
Certified Gold was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Certified Gold
8 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2830
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · 61
- Runout / matrix
TU-2830-A-61-Re2Side A - Etched
TU2830B-61 F/WsSide B - Etched
TU-2830-C-61-Re2Side C - Etched
TU-2830-D-61 F/WsSide D - Etched
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2830
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · 66
- Runout / matrix
TU-2830-A-66 F/WmSide A - Etched
TU2830-B-66 F/WmSide B - Etched
TU 2830 C-66 F/WmSide C - Etched
TU-2830 D-66 F/WmSide D - Etched
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2830
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 11
- Runout / matrix
TU-2830A-11 F/WsA Side Etch
TU-2830-B-74 11 F/W ᴹ ℰMWB Side Etch
TU 2830 C-11 F/WsC Side Etch
TU-2830-D-11 F/WsD Side Etch
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2830
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · 18 - Goldisc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TU 2830-A-18 F/W K13248 GOLSide A - Etched
TU 2830-B-18 F/W K13248 GOLSide B - Etched
TU 2830-C-18 F/W K13248 GOLSide C - Etched
TU 2830-D-18 F/W K13248 GOLSide D - Etched
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- K-Tel TU 2830
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 44
- Runout / matrix
TU 2830A 1 44 1 A2A Side
TU 2830B 2 44 1 A1B Side
TU 2830C 1 44 1 A1C Side
TU 2830d 1 44 1 A4D Side
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | K-Tel TC 278First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | K-Tel TU 2830First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | K-Tel TU 2830First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | K-Tel TU 2830First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | K-Tel TU 2830First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | K-Tel TU 2830First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | K-Tel TU 2830First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | K-Tel TU 2830First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | K-Tel TU 2830LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | K-Tel TU 2830LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Alright
- A2Living Inside Myself
- A3United Together
- A4Precious To Me
- A5Ain't Even Done With The Night
- A6Don't Stand So Close To Me
- B1The Tide Is High
- B2Still Right Here In My Heart
- B3Heart Of The Night
- B4You're The Only Woman
- B5Whip It
- B6Shaddap You Face
- C1All Out Of Love
- C2Together
- C3It's Time To Party Now
- C4Never Knew Love Like This Before
- C5Hold On Loosely
- C6Hit Me With Your Best Shot
- D1Brass In Pocket (I'm Special)
- D2I Wanna Be Your Lover
- D3Into The Night
- D4Hot Rod Hearts
- D5Games People Play
- D6I Was Made For Lovin' You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Certified Gold are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Certified Gold are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Certified Gold first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada. One of them is K-Tel TU 2830.
How do I tell if my copy of Certified Gold is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TU 2830, TC 278) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TU-2830A-74 F/W ᴹ ℰMW and TU-2830-B-74 F/W ᴹ ℰMW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Certified Gold 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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