Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75315
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7 12916 E-1 I 2Runout, Side A
7 12917 E1 IRunout, Side B
7-12916Label, Side A
7-12917Label, Side B
Bill AndersonBill Anderson's Greatest Hits Vol. 2
Vinyl pressings
Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits Vol. 2
by Bill Anderson · 1971
10 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits Vol. 2
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75315
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7 12916 E2side A runout stamped
7 12917 E2side B runout stamped
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75315
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 7 12917 E3A-Side Runout
T2 7 12916 E3B-Side Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Decca DL 75315First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 75315First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 75315 / Decca ST-93982LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1971 | US | Decca DL 75315First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | MCA Records MAPS 5257LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 40LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1973 | US | Decca DL 75315 / MCA Records MCA 40LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA 40LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Pickwick SPC-3740LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records COPS 5257LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Quits2:24
- A2No One's Gonna Hurt You Anymore2:35
- A3My Life (Throw It Away If I Want To)2:40
- A4Always Remember2:35
- A5Wild Week-End2:22
- A6Where Have All Our Heros Gone4:59
- B1Get While The Gettin's Good2:32
- B2Me2:12
- B3But You Know I Love You2:50
- B4Love Is A Sometimes Thing2:54
- B5Happy State Of Mind2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1971 and 1980.
When was Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada, US. One of them is Decca DL 75315.
How do I tell if my copy of Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits Vol. 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 75315) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 12916 E-1 I 2 and 7 12917 E1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bill Anderson's Greatest Hits 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.