Germany
March 1975- Label and catalog number
- Karussell 2435 602
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2435 602 S 1 320Runout A side
2435 602 S 2 320Runout B side
Bee GeesGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Bee Gees · 1975
15 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
3 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Karussell 2435 602
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gold Labels
- Runout / matrix
2435 602 S 1 320Runout side A, variant 1
2435 602 S 2 320Runout side B, variant 1
2435 602 S 1 3 20 1 C C CRunout side A, variant 2
2435 602 S 2 3 20 1 C C ERunout side B, variant 2
Austria
1975- Label and catalog number
- Karussell 2435 602
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Austria | Karussell 2435 602First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | Karussell 2435 602First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Germany | Karussell 2435 602First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Greece | RSO 2479 171LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Greece | RSO 2479 171LP, Compilation, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1976 | Greece | RSO 2479 171LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Turkey | Max LP 1748LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Norway | RSO 2479 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | RSO 2479 288LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Germany | Karussell 2872 242LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | RSO 2479 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RSO 2479 171LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Karussell 825 748-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Karussell 2872 242LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Taiwan | 山水 SB-3173LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Massachusetts2:16
- A2Don't Forget To Remember3:27
- A3Words3:12
- A4Lonely Days3:46
- A5August October2:31
- A6Spicks And Specks2:52
- B1I.O.I.O.2:52
- B2To Love Somebody3:03
- B3I Can't See Nobody3:45
- B4World3:06
- B5I've Gotta Get A Message To You3:00
- B6New York Mining Disaster 19412:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, Austria. One of them is Karussell 2435 602, released March 1975.
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 2435 602) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2435 602 S 1 320 and 2435 602 S 2 320. 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.
