Spain
1976- Label and catalog number
- Gramusic GM-L0001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
GM-L0001-A-3N1
GM-L0001-B-2N1
B.B. KingThe Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I
by B.B. King · 1976
13 pressings5 countriesElectric BluesBlues
The Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 The Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | New Zealand | Master MALPS 344LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1971 | US | Kent KST-552LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | Italy | Joker SM 3726LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1975 | Italy | Joker SM 3726LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 1976 | Spain | Gramusic GM-L0001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Italy | Joker SM 3726 / International Joker Production SM 3726LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1983 | Italy | Joker SM 3726 / International Joker Production SM 3726LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Kent KLP 2001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Spain | Musivoz 20-141LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | Targa VTAL1451LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Trova MXT 40011LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | United US-7766 / United US 7766LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kent KST-552LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Please Love Me2:48
- A2Rock Me Baby2:53
- A3Everyday I Have The Blues2:48
- A4Woke Up This Morning2:56
- A5My Own Fault3:32
- A65 Long Years3:27
- B1You Upset Me Baby3:03
- B2Blue Shadows3:45
- B3The Woman I Love3:00
- B4You Know I Love You3:05
- B5Sweet Little Angel3:00
- B6Treat Me Right2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1989.
When was The Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Spain. One of them is Gramusic GM-L0001.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use GM-L0001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, GM-L0001-A-3N1 and GM-L0001-B-2N1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Greatest Hits Of B.B. King Volume I 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.
