France
March 18, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Labelgum GUM021101
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
GUM 02/101 A Mike's TM / SIMON - THE EXCHANGEA side
GUM 02/101 B Mike's TM / SIMON - THE EXCHANGEB side
WoodkidThe Golden Age
Vinyl pressings
The Golden Age
by Woodkid · 2013
12 pressings4 countriesTrip HopHip HopRock
The Golden Age was first pressed on vinyl in 2013. 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
9 pressings came out in 2013, the album's first year, in 4 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.
France
June 3, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Green United Music GUM02I121
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
France
December 9, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Green United Music GUM02E091
- Format
- CD, 7", Box Set, All Media, Limited Edition
France
2013- Label and catalog number
- Green United Music GUM02G221
- Format
- LP, Album
US
March 18, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Green United Music 0602537276936Island Records 0602537276936
- Format
- LP, Album, Limited Edition
- Runout / matrix
3727693-A -237377- Mike's TM/SIMON -THC EXCHANGESide A
3727693-B 237377- Mike's/SIMON -THC EXCHANGESide B
3727693-D 237378- Mike's/SIMON TM -THC EXCHANGESide C
3727693-D 237378- Mike's/SIMON TM -THC EXCHANGESide D
Europe
March 14, 2013- Label and catalog number
- Green United Music 0602537276936Island Records 0602537276936
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
3727693-A MIKE'S ™ / SIMON - THE EXCHANGE -27377-Side A
3727693-B MIKE'S / SIMON - THE EXCHANGE -27378-Side B
3727693-C MIKE'S ™ / SIMON - THE EXCHANGE -27378-Side C
3727693-D MIKE'S ™ / SIMON - THE EXCHANGE -27378-Side D
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.
2010s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | France | Green United Music GUM02G221First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2013 | Germany | Green United Music 0602537276936First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | Europe | Green United Music 0602537276936 / Island Records 0602537276936First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2013 | Europe | Green United Music 0602537276936 / Island Records 0602537276936First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 2013 | Germany | Green United Music 0602537276936First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 2013 | France | Labelgum GUM021101First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | US | Green United Music 0602537276936 / Island Records 0602537276936First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 2013 | France | Green United Music GUM02I121First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 2013 | France | Green United Music GUM02E091First yearCD, 7", Box Set, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited | CD, 7", Box Set, All Media, Limited Edition · Limited |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | France | Green United Music / BarclayLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 2022 | Europe | Green United Music 0602537276936 / Island Records 0602537276936LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Green United Music 0602537276936 / Island Records 0602537276936LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1The Golden Age3:47
- A2Run Boy Run3:35
- A3The Great Escape3:17
- B1Boat Song4:32
- B2I Love You3:52
- B3The Shore4:16
- C1Ghost Lights3:42
- C2Shadows2:07
- C3Stabat Mater2:51
- C4Conquest Of Spaces4:32
- D1Falling0:45
- D2Where I Live4:27
- D3Iron3:24
- D4The Other Side3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Golden Age are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Golden Age are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 2013 and 2022.
When was The Golden Age first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 2013, in France, US, Europe, Germany. One of them is Labelgum GUM021101, released March 18, 2013.
How do I tell if my copy of The Golden Age is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GUM021101, GUM02I121, GUM02E091, GUM02G221) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GUM 02/101 A Mike's TM / SIMON - THE EXCHANGE and GUM 02/101 B Mike's TM / SIMON - THE EXCHANGE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Golden Age 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.