US
March 25, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4284
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 AB 4284-SA-CT2Side A, etched
T1 AB 4284-SB-CT1 [STERLING (stamped)] CJSide A, etched
Willie NileGolden Down
Vinyl pressings
Golden Down
by Willie Nile · 1981
16 pressings11 countriesFolk RockRock & RollRock
Golden Down 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 Golden Down
15 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
US
March 25, 1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4284
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AB 4284-SA-CP1 I STERLING gcRunout Side A - Variant 1
AB 4284-SB-CP1 I STERLING gcRunout Side B - Variant 1
AB 4284-SA-CP2 I STERLING gcRunout Side A - Variant 2
AB 4284-SB-CP2 I STERLING gcRunout Side B - Variant 2
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4284
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
\S A̶B̶-̶4̶2̶3̶5̶-̶S̶A̶-̶C̶S̶2̶ AB-4284-SA-CS2 A4 STERLING gcSide A runout
\S AB 4284-SB-CS2 A7 I STERLING gcSide B runout
AB 4284 SASide A label
AB 4284 SBSide B label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPART 1165
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SPARTY 1165 A//1▽ETO 11 1 BILBO TA1PE
SPARTY 1165 B//1▽ETO 11 1 BILBO TA1PE
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista L 37601 (AB 4284)
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4284
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Arista L 37601 (AB 4284)First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | Arista AB 4284First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | France | Arista 203 416First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Germany | Arista 203 416First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Italy | Arista ARS 39108First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Arista 25RS-129First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | Arista 25RS-129First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista AB 4284First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Arista 203 416 / Arista 203.416First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Arista AB 4284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Spain | Arista I - 203.416 / Arista I - 203416First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Arista SPART 1165First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AB 4284LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | US | Arista AB 4284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | US | Arista AB 4284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Poor Boy4:30
- A2Shine Your Light3:49
- A3Grenade3:22
- A4I Can't Get You Out Of My Mind3:28
- A5I Like The Way3:59
- B1Golden Down5:08
- B2Hide Your Love3:01
- B3Les Champs Elysees2:56
- B4Shoulders4:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Golden Down are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Golden Down are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was Golden Down first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AB 4284, released March 25, 1981.
How do I tell if my copy of Golden Down is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AB 4284, SPART 1165, L 37601 (AB 4284), 203 416) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 AB 4284-SA-CT2 and T1 AB 4284-SB-CT1 [STERLING (stamped)] CJ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Golden Down 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.