Lebanon
1970- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 030
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
00 2480 030 S1 59 1 ℗ 1970 D71 ♦Z
00 2480 030 = 2 S2 59 1 ℗ 1970 E71 ♦Z
Bee GeesBest Of Bee Gees, Vol.2
Vinyl pressings
Best Of Bee Gees, Vol.2
by Bee Gees · 1970
19 pressings10 countriesVocalPop
Best Of Bee Gees, Vol.2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Best Of Bee Gees, Vol.2
1 pressing came out in 1970, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Lebanon | Polydor 2480 030First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Barbados | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2484 019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | France | Polydor 2484 019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Germany | Polydor 24 80 030 / Polydor 24 80 030LP, Compilation, Special Edition | LP, Compilation, Special Edition |
| 1971 | Israel | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Polydor 2480 030 A / Polydor 2480 030 LLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Italy | Polydor 2480 030 LLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | South Africa | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | Taiwan | Tailee TLA-6745LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Not On Label 2480 030LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2480 030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | RSO 2479 271LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | RSO 2479 271LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Let There Be Love3:30
- A2I.O.I.O.2:52
- A3Don't Forget To Remember3:27
- A4Saved By The Bell3:03
- A5Lamplight4:47
- A6One Million Years4:05
- B1August October2:31
- B2Sweetheart3:08
- B3Railroad3:43
- B4I'll Kiss Your Memory4:25
- B5Lonely Days3:46
- B6Tomorrow Tomorrow3:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Of Bee Gees, Vol.2 are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Best Of Bee Gees, Vol.2 are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1970 and 1971.
When was Best Of Bee Gees, Vol.2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in Lebanon. One of them is Polydor 2480 030.
How do I tell if my copy of Best Of Bee Gees, Vol.2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2480 030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 00 2480 030 S1 59 1 ℗ 1970 D71 ♦Z and 00 2480 030 = 2 S2 59 1 ℗ 1970 E71 ♦Z. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Best Of Bee Gees, Vol.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.
