US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2CH 50030
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Various ArtistsThe Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues
Vinyl pressings
The Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues
by Various Artists · 1972
11 pressings4 countriesRhythm & BluesDoo WopRockBlues
The Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2CH-50030Chess 2CH 50030
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TM5570 P 2CH 50030-A R-1 dpRunout A, variant 1
o TM 5570 2CH 50030-B R-1 P dpRunout B, variant 1
TM 5570 P 2CH 50030-C dpRunout C, variant 1
TM 5570 P 2CH 50030-D-R-1 dpRunout D, variant 1
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2CH 50030
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Philips Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CHESS 2CH P.R.All sides, etched
50030 A-1SIDE A runout, stamped
50030 B-1SIDE B runout, stamped
50030 C-1SIDE C runout, stamped
US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Chess 2CH 50030
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
TM 5570 2CH 50030-A R-1 dPSide A, Etched
TM 5570 2CH 50030-B R-1 dPSide B, Etched
TM 5570 2CH 50030-C R-1 dPSide C, Etched
TM 5570 2CH 50030-D R-1 dPSide D, Etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Chess 2CH 50030First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1972 | US | Chess 2CH 50030First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Chess 2CH-50030 / Chess 2CH 50030First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Chess 2CH 50030First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | France | Chess CH 50 010 / Chess CH 50010LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Japan | Chess SJET-9530~1 (M) / Chess 2CH 50030LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Japan | Chess PLP-818-9 / P-Vine Special PLP-818-9LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH2-92502LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Chess CH2-9208LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Chess 9033-50030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Chess 2CH 50030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1White Cliffs Of Dover2:53
- A2Nadine2:40
- A3Darling I Know2:35
- A4Sincerely3:20
- A5Shoo Doo Be Doo2:48
- A6Most Of All3:00
- B1Newly Wed2:57
- B2In My Diary2:38
- B3I'll Be Home2:53
- B4Show Me The Way2:47
- B5A Kiss From Your Lips3:00
- B6Give Me (A Simple Prayer)2:34
- C1The Vow2:47
- C2Would I Be Crying2:57
- C3Ding Dong2:48
- C44 O'Clock In The Morning2:30
- C5I Want To Love2:15
- C6Teardrops2:20
- D1Soft Shadows2:50
- D2I'm So Young2:30
- D3So Far Away2:37
- D4False Alarm2:20
- D5This Broken Heart3:30
- D6Bad Girl2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1984.
When was The Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US. One of them is Chess 2CH 50030.
How do I tell if my copy of The Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2CH 50030, 2CH-50030) 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 The Golden Age Of Rhythm & Blues 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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