US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4158
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Bay City Rollers · 1977
19 pressings9 countriesPop RockBubblegumRockPop
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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
12 pressings came out in 1977, 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4158
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
AB4158 SA-1A SX FWѼ S1Runout side A (variant 1
AB 4158-SB-1A FWѼ S1Runout side B (variant 1
AB-4158 -SA-1C FWѼ 1SRunout side A (variant 2
AB 4158-SB-1A FWѼ 1SRunout side B (variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4158
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
T1 AB 4158-SA-3 FW C5 ASide A etched, variant 1
T1 AB-4158SB-2 FWO BSide B etched, variant 1
T1 AB 4158-SA-1 FW C5 ASide A etched, variant 2
T1 AB-4158SB-2 FWO ASide B etched, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4158
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AB4159SA X[scratched out] AB 4158-2A xSide 1 Runout
AB4159SB X[scratched out] AB-4158-2B xSide 2 Runout
AB 4158 SASide 1 Label
AB 4158 SBSide 2 Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4158
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
AB 4158 SAA Side Label
AB 4158 SBB Side Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AB 4158
- Format
- LP, Compilation · 0798
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.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Arista ARTY 1025First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Arista AB 4158First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Arista AB 4158LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | Germany | Arista 1C 064-60 065First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-80950First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Sweden | Arista 7 C 062-60294 / Arista 7C 062-60294First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4158First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4158First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4158First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4158LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4158First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4158First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4158First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Arista AB 4158First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | South Korea | Arista OLE-220LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista ARL.37303LP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | Arista L 37303LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Arista 201 123-320LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Turkey | Leone 1007LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1I Only Want To Be With You3:37
- A2Money Honey3:16
- A3Rock And Roll Love Letter2:52
- A4The Way I Feel Tonight3:54
- A5Yesterday's Hero3:36
- B1Dedication3:54
- B2Maybe I'm A Fool To Love You3:39
- B3You Made Me Believe In Magic2:41
- B4Don't Stop The Music2:51
- B5Saturday Night2:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Arista AB 4158.
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 AB 4158, ARTY 1025, 1C 064-60 065, IES-80950) 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 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.
