US
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records T 599
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
M-599-AS-A IS TML-X BI
M-599-BS-B IS TML-X A3 I
Barry WhiteBarry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2
Vinyl pressings
Barry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2
by Barry White · 1981
11 pressings9 countriesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
Barry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Barry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2
6 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century T-599
- Format
- LP, Compilation
El Salvador
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Fox Records CA-1524
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Red
- Runout / matrix
CA-1524-A ∞
CA-1524-B ∞
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century T-599
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century T 59920th Century KKAY 33818
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Spain
1981- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century T-599
- Format
- LP, 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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | 20th Century T-599First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | El Salvador | 20th Century Fox Records CA-1524First yearLP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| 1981 | France | 20th Century T-599First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | 20th Century T 599 / 20th Century KKAY 33818First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Spain | 20th Century T-599First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | 20th Century Fox Records T 599First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Mexico | 20th Century Fox Records FOX-05LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Venezuela | 20th Century Fox Records 102-21011LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | 20th Century Fox Records AVi-4953LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| ? | US | Casablanca 822-783-1 / Casablanca 6463 156LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Casablanca T-599 / Casablanca 6463 156LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1How Did You Know It Was Me?3:30
- A2It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me6:55
- A3I'm Qualified To Satisfy You3:06
- A4You Turned My Whole World Around5:55
- B1Your Sweetness Is My Weakness7:25
- B2Sha La La Means I Love You5:00
- B3Let The Music Play3:38
- B4Oh What A Night For Dancing3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Barry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Barry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2 are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Barry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Canada, El Salvador, France and more. One of them is 20th Century Fox Records T 599.
How do I tell if my copy of Barry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T 599, T-599, CA-1524) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, M-599-AS-A IS TML-X BI and M-599-BS-B IS TML-X A3 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Barry White's Greatest Hits Volume 2 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.
