A Preview Of 2022 Topps Gold Label: Is All That Glitters Gold? [Checklist Updated]

Mike D March 29, 2023

Topps Gold Release 2022

With a three-tiered system of different “classes”, framed autographs, and some interesting memorabilia offerings, there’s a lot to like in 2022 Topps Gold Label.

But Gold is a precious metal and this not an inexpensive offering. Let’s unpack what you’ll find in 2022 Topps Gold Label, and if this product is worth digging into.

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2022 Topps Gold Label baseball release date & release formats

The release date for 2022 Topps Gold Label baseball is scheduled for March 22, 2023 (subject to change).

Hobby packs contain 5 cards per pack. Each hobby box features 7 packs per box. Hobby cases each have 16 hobby boxes.

Framed autographs are a guaranteed one per hobby box.

Hobby boxes are currently pre-selling for $75-85.

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2022 Topps Gold Label base set & design

The 2022 Topps Gold Label base set consists of 100 cards. Well, kind of. There are three distinct base set classes (versions) of each of those 100 cards. Each class features its own player photo variation.

The Class 1 versions are the most common. Class 2 is seeded one per pack. The rarest are Class 3, which are seeded one per every two packs (1:2).

The base set design features two-player photos per card. As mentioned above, each Class features different photos. The player name, position, and team name appear in a metallic-looking box in the bottom third of the card.

The team logo appears in the bottom right and appears like a wax seal. The top, side, and bottom of the card front featured a “textured” look.

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2022 Topps Gold Label parallels

Parallels abound in 2022 Topps Gold Label. Each of the three classes features five parallel versions, providing a lot for collectors to chase.

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Class 1

• Black – 1:2 packs
• Blue – /150
• Purple – /99
• Red – /75
• Gold – 1/1

Class 2

• Black – 1:6 packs
• Blue – /99
• Purple – /75
• Red – /50
• Gold – 1/1

Class 3

• Black – 1:20 packs
• Blue – /50
• Purple – /35
• Red – /25
• Gold – 1/1

Topps Gold Label 2022 memorabilia

The memorabilia offerings in 2022 Topps Gold Label offer some interesting hits with some cool twists.

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Gold Prospects Relics

With a focus on top rookies and young players, this 20-card set is limited to 25 copies per card or fewer. Oh, yes…and each card has a small gold nugget embedded into the card. Prospecting…get it?

Black (/5) and Gold (1/1) parallels are also available.

MLB Legends Relics

This 47-card set, which is limited to 50 copies per card or fewer, these include pieces of game-used bat and uniform pieces. The checklist includes some really cool names from the game’s past. It’s an impressive list.

Black (/5) and Gold (1/1) parallels are also available.

2022 Topps Gold Label autographs

Framed autographs land one per hobby box in 2022 Topps Gold Label, with all autographs being on-card. No stickers here.

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Framed Autographs

The 87-card checklist features a mix of young stars, veterans, and players of yesteryear. Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Wander Franco, and Shohei Ohtani all appear.

Former stars include Joe Mauer, Jim Abbot, Darryl Strawberry, Dave Stewart, and more.

Parallels include Black (/75), Blue (/50), Red (/25) and Gold (1/1).

Auric Framed Autographs

Printed on gold foil stock with gold borders, this 21-card set has a premium checklist and a print run of 25 copies each or fewer.

Dual Framed Autographs

Featuring autographs from two players per card. The checklist has 12 cards, and a print run of 10 copies or less per card. The pairings here, which include both retired and current players and are based mostly on team or position, are impressive.

Black (/5) and Gold (1/1) parallels are also available.

Framed Gold Prospect Autographed Relics

This 10-card autographed subset of the relic set puts the focus on the youngsters, with some of the top young rookies making up the checklist.

These are limited to 10 copies or fewer per card, making them another tough pull. Oh, and the gold nugget is still here, too.

Golden Greats Framed Autograph Jumbo Relics

Turning the focus to greats of the past, this 21-card set features a mix of Hall of Famers, future Hall of Famers and franchise icons.  In addition to an on-card autograph, these include an oversized piece of game-used memorabilia.

These are limited to 50 copies or fewer per card. Black (/5) and Gold (1/1) parallels are also available.

Topps Gold Label 2022 value

2022 Topps Gold Label hobby boxes are pre-selling in the $75-85 range. How does this compare to going rates for prior years?

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As you can see, unopened these are a mixed bag, and perhaps best opened. That being said, if you think the 2022 rookie class has legs, holding one of these unopened may offer some potential.

From a singles perspective, framed autographs are the big sellers here, historically. For a key player, these can fetch a solid return, especially for parallel versions.

Some of the memorabilia cards do remain popular, although they aren’t expensive. The same can be said for the non 1/1 parallels.

That’s not to say that there’s not value here. In fact, my impression is that this is a product that can offer solid value and a chance at some nice hits.

Final thoughts on 2022 Topps Gold Label baseball

While not an inexpensive offering, 2022 Topps Gold Label has a lot to like and a lot to chase. The class tiered system is really interesting, and some of the hits look really nice.

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2022 Topps Gold Label checklist

See below for a comprehensive rundown of the Topps Gold Label 2022 checklist.

2022 Topps Gold Label