UK
June 10, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 218
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Glossy sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MERX 218 A//3▽420H 1 1 2 A KEV KILLARunout side A
MERX 218 B//3▽420H 1 1 2 TOWNHOUSERunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Goldrush
by Yello · 1986
17 pressings6 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Goldrush was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 Goldrush
17 pressings came out in 1986, the album's first year, in 6 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.
UK
June 10, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERXD 218Mercury MERX 218
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
MERX 218 A // 3 ▽420 H 1 1 5 A KEV KILLARunout A, variation 1
MERX 218 B // 3 ▽420 H 1 1 6 TOWNHOUSERunout B, variation 1
MERXD 218 A // 1 ▽420 H 1 1 1 JAMES ON THE DOOR.Runout C, variation 1
MERXD 218 B // 1 ▽420 H 1 1 1 OLLIE ON THE FLOOR. TOWNHOUSERunout D, variation 1
UK
June 10, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERX 218
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Matte Sleeve
- Runout / matrix
MERX 218 A//3▽420H 11 4 A KEV KILLARunout side A, variant 1
MERX 218 B//3▽420H 11 5 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
MERX 218 A//3▽420H 1 1 A KEV KILLARunout side A, variant 2
MERX 218 B//3▽420H 1 1 6 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
UK
July 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 218Mercury 884 877-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Label
- Runout / matrix
MER 218 A // 3 ▽ 420 H 1 1 4Runout side A, variant 1
MER 218 B // 3 ▽ 420 H 1 1 7 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 1
MER 218 A // 3 ▽ 420 H 1 1 6Runout side A, variant 2
MER 218 B // 3 ▽ 420 H 1 1 8 TOWNHOUSERunout side B, variant 2
UK
July 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 218Mercury 884 877-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Gold Label
- Runout / matrix
MER 218 A // 3 ▽ 420 H 1 1Runout side A, stamped
MER 218 B // 3 ▽ 420 H 1 1 TOWNHOUSERunout Side B, stamped; TOWNHOUSE etched
UK
July 25, 1986- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MER 218Mercury 884 877-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
MER 218 A // 3 ▽ 420 HSide A runout
MER 218 B // 3 ▽ 420 H TOWNHOUSESide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Australasia | Mercury 884 877-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 884 877-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Spain | Vertigo 884 877-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MERX 218 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MERX 218First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Vertigo SOVX 2377First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Vertigo SOV 2377 / Vertigo 884 877-7QFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MERX 218First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MERXD 218 / Mercury MERX 218First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Special Edition |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MERX 218First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | France | Barclay 884 877-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1986 | Germany | Vertigo 884 877-1 / Vertigo 884 877-1QFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Germany | Vertigo 884 877-7 / Vertigo 884 877-7QFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MER 218 / Mercury 884 877-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | UK | Mercury MER 218 / Mercury 884 877-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AGoldrush I6:33
- B1Goldrush II6:13
- B2She's Got A Gun (Live At The Palladium N.Y.)4:09
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Goldrush are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Goldrush are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Goldrush first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in UK, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is Mercury MERX 218, released June 10, 1986.
How do I tell if my copy of Goldrush is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERX 218, MERXD 218, MER 218, MERX 218 DJ) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERX 218 A//3▽420H 1 1 2 A KEV KILLA and MERX 218 B//3▽420H 1 1 2 TOWNHOUSE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Goldrush 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.
