Yugoslavia
1974- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB LP 5861Mercury LP 5861
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LP 5861 A 201274A
LP-5861 B 181274B
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Aphrodite's Child · 1974
18 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockProg RockRock
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Yugoslavia
1974- Label and catalog number
- PGP RTB LP 5861Mercury LP 5861
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP 5861 A 201274Side A
LP-5861 B 181274Side B
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6333 007
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6333 007 1Y 2 670 11 1 03Runout side A , variant 1
AA 6333 007 2Y 2 670 11 4 03Runout side B, variant 1
AA 6333 007 1Y 2 670Runout side A, variant 2
AA 6333 007 2Y 2 670Runout side B, variant 2
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6333 007
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6333 007 1Y 3 670 03 11 2Side A
AA 6333 007 2Y 3 670 03 11Side B
Netherlands
1974- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6333 007
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6333 007 1Y 2 670 11 D 03Runout side A
AA 6333 007 2Y 2 670 11 C 03Runout side B
6333 007.1Label side A
6333 007.2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Netherlands | Mercury 6333 007First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Mercury 6333 007First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Mercury 6333 007First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5861 / Mercury LP 5861First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5861LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5861 / Mercury LP 5861First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Philips 9279 570LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Mercury 9279 572LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Brazil | Mercury 9279 572LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Philips 6483326LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Philips 6484 309LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | South Korea | Philips 9279 570 / Sung Eum Limited SEL-RP 520LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Philips 814 612-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 6333 007LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6484 309LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Philips 6484 309LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5861 / Mercury LP 5861LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB LP 5861 / Mercury LP 5861LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Want To Live3:30
- A2Such A Funny Night3:37
- A3Rain And Tears3:13
- A4Let Me Love, Let Me Live4:42
- A5You Always Stand In My Way3:55
- A6Don't Try To Catch A River3:38
- B1It's Five O'Clock3:29
- B2Marie Jolie4:47
- B3Spring, Summer, Winter And Fall4:55
- B4Valley Of Sadness3:13
- B5Break2:55
- B6End Of The World3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1983.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Yugoslavia, Netherlands. One of them is PGP RTB LP 5861.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP 5861, 6333 007) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP 5861 A 201274 and LP-5861 B 181274. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
