US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9473
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM117672-1ASide A Runout, Variant 1
XSM117673-1ASide B Runout, Variant 1
XSM117672-1BSide A Runout, Variant 2
XSM117673-1BSide B Runout, Variant 2
Aretha FranklinAretha Franklin's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits
by Aretha Franklin · 1967
19 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits
11 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 5 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.
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2673
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP117670-1C -Side A, Stamped
XLP117671-1CSide B, Stamped
XLP117670-1ASide A, Stamped (var 1)
XLP117671-1ASide B, Stamped (var 1)
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2673
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XLP117670-1C D1Side A runout, variant 1
XLP117671-1C o T C1Side B runout, variant 1
o XLP117670 -1C T A1-11Side A runout, variant 2
o XLP117671 -1C 1-14Side B runout, variant 2
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9473
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
CS 9473Side A
XSM 117672Side A
9473Side B
XSM 117673Side B
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS BP 233416
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM117672-1CSide A Runout Groove
XSM117673-1CSide B Runout Groove
XSM 117672Side A Label
XSM 117673Side B Label
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 233416
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX152110Side A Label
MX152111Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | CBS BP 233416First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | CBS SBP 233416First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | CBS BP 233416First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | CBS 63064First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Netherlands | CBS S 63064First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | New Zealand | CBS BP 473421 / CBS (CL 8473)First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473421 / CBS SBP-473421First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9473First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CL 2673First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CL 2673First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9473First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 2673LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9473LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | CBS S-63064LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Israel | CBS S 63064LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Singapore | CBS CS 9473LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10070LP, Compilation, Stereo, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10070LP, Compilation, Stereo, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10070LP, Compilation, Stereo, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Rock-A-Bye Your Baby With A Dixie Melody2:25
- A2Today I Sing The Blues2:45
- A3Cry Like A Baby2:12
- A4Without The One You Love2:47
- A5One Step Ahead2:26
- A6Evil Gal Blues2:41
- B1Runnin' Out Of Fools2:31
- B2Try A Little Tenderness3:14
- B3Sweet Bitter Love2:58
- B4God Bless The Child3:01
- B5If Ever I Would Leave You4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Australia, Italy, Netherlands and more. One of them is Columbia CS 9473.
How do I tell if my copy of Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9473, CL 2673, BP 233416, SBP 233416) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSM117672-1A and XSM117673-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Aretha Franklin'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.
