US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Galaxy G-202
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation · deep grove
B.B. King16 Of The Best Of B.B. King
Vinyl pressings
16 Of The Best Of B.B. King
by B.B. King · 1963
11 pressings6 countriesBlues
16 Of The Best Of B.B. King was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 16 Of The Best Of B.B. King
2 pressings came out in 1963, 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.
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Galaxy 8202
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Galaxy G-202First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Galaxy 8202First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Vocalion SAVM.6063 / Vocalion SAVM 6063LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | Galaxy 8208LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1969 | France | America Records 30 AM 6079LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | France | America Records 30 AM 6079 / America Records 6079LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | Spain | Marfer M. 40-009-S / America Records M. 40-009-SLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | US | Fantasy MPF-4508LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Amiga 8 56 180LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Fantasy MPF-4508LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Fantasy MPF-4508LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Walking Dr Bill2:52
- A2Hold That Train2:47
- A3You'Re Breaking My Heart3:10
- A4Did You Ever Love A Woman2:31
- A5Going Down Slow2:20
- A6Sneaking Around2:57
- A7Sweet Sixteen4:09
- A8Partin' Time2:57
- B1My Own Fault, Baby3:31
- B2You Upset Me Baby2:59
- B3Bad Luck2:51
- B43 O'Clock Blues2:58
- B5Woke Up This Morning2:55
- B6Ten Long Years2:45
- B7Every Day I Have The Blues2:46
- B8Sweet Little Angel2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 16 Of The Best Of B.B. King are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 16 Of The Best Of B.B. King are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1963 and 1986.
When was 16 Of The Best Of B.B. King first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US. One of them is Galaxy G-202.
How do I tell if my copy of 16 Of The Best Of B.B. King is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use G-202, 8202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 16 Of The Best Of B.B. King 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.
