US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Stax S710Stax 710
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Various ArtistsMemphis Gold Vol. I
Vinyl pressings
Memphis Gold Vol. I
by Various Artists · 1966
12 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Memphis Gold Vol. I 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 Memphis Gold Vol. I
7 pressings came out in 1966, 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
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Stax STAX 710Stax 710
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
STX-12443-B LW AT II IX -T- WSide A runout, etched
STX-12444-A LW AT 11-11 11 -T- WSide B runout, etched
STX-12443A-Side label
STX-12444B-Side label
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Stax STAX 710Stax S 710
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-STX-66911-A LW AT WSide A, variant 1
ST-STX-66912-B LW AT ∴W·Side B, variant 1
ST-STX-66911-A LW · AT W__Side A, variant 2
ST-STX-66912-A LW · AT W__Side B, variant 2
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Stax STAX 710Stax 710
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
STX_12443_1S 1Side A runout, etched
STX-12444-1S 1Side B runout, etched
STX-12443A-Side label
STX-12444B-Side label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Stax STAX 710Stax S 710
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-STX-66911-A LW AT W 1Runout side A
ST-STX-66912-A LW AT W·1Runout side B
ST-STX-66911Label side A
ST-STX-66912Label side B
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Stax STAX 710Stax 710
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
STX-12443-A AT LWSide A Etched
STX-12444-A AT LWSide B Etched
STX-12443A-Side Label
STX-12444B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Stax STAX 710 CFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | US | Stax STAX 710 / Stax S 710First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Stax S710 / Stax 710First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Stax STAX 710 / Stax 710First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Stax STAX 710 / Stax 710First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1966 | US | Stax STAX 710 / Stax S 710First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Stax STAX 710 / Stax 710First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Germany | Stax STAX 710 / Stax S710LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Japan | Atlantic SMAT-1006LP, Compilation, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1967 | Japan | Atlantic SMAT-1006LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | UK | Stax 589001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | ATCO Records 228 023LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Hold On, I'm Comin'2:30
- A2Let Me Be Good To You2:40
- A3I Want Someone2:37
- A4I've Been Loving You Too Long2:49
- A5Philly Dog2:14
- A6No Time To Lose2:45
- B1Satisfaction2:43
- B2Walking The Dog2:30
- B3Don't Have To Shop Around2:45
- B4Boot-Leg2:03
- B5You Don't Know Like I Know2:36
- B6My Lover's Prayer3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Memphis Gold Vol. I are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Memphis Gold Vol. I are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1966 and 1969.
When was Memphis Gold Vol. I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Stax S710, released November 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Memphis Gold Vol. I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S710, STAX 710, STAX 710 C) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Memphis Gold Vol. I 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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