Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Dot Records PIN 1021
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PIN-1021-S1Side 1 etched
PIN-1021-S2Side 2 etched
Andy KimAndy Kim's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Andy Kim's Greatest Hits
by Andy Kim · 1971
16 pressings7 countriesPop RockRockPop
Andy Kim's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Andy Kim's Greatest Hits
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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.
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.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Dot Records PIN 1021First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Steed Records STS-37008LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | Steed Records STS-37008LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Dot Records PIN 1021LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Dot Records PIN 1021LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | ABC Records 1C062 - 96 196LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5093LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | ABC Dunhill DSDP-50193LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | ABC Dunhill DSDP-50193LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Argentina | Music Hall 14.163LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Brazil | Premier 307.3230LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | ABC Records 89 733 XATLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | Brazil | ABC Records 6.28-407-048LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | ABC Records 34 450 7LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | ABC Records 28 672 XAT / ABC Records 28 672 HTLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | South Africa | Dot Records DOS 3006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Be My Baby2:53
- A2Baby, I Love You2:54
- A3How'd We Ever Get This Way2:29
- A4Shoot'em Up Baby2:52
- A5Rainbow Ride2:46
- A6A Friend In The City3:10
- B1I Been Moved3:18
- B2So Good Together2:53
- B3I Wish I Were3:27
- B4It's Your Life2:43
- B5Tricia Tell Your Daddy3:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Andy Kim's Greatest Hits are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Andy Kim's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1978.
When was Andy Kim's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada. One of them is Dot Records PIN 1021.
How do I tell if my copy of Andy Kim's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PIN 1021) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PIN-1021-S1 and PIN-1021-S2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Andy Kim's Greatest Hits 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.
