Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Curb Records ZL71924
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Bill MedleyThe Best Of
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of
by Bill Medley · 1988
11 pressings9 countriesVocalRockBluesPop
The Best Of was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 The Best Of
11 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 9 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
1988- Label and catalog number
- Curb Records 209 483
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM209483 A-1/11-88Runout side A
DM209483 B-1/11-88Runout side B
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Curb Records 36 355-6Ariola 36 355-6
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Sonderauflage
- Runout / matrix
DM209483 B-1/11 - 88
DM209483 A-1/11 - 88
US
1988- Label and catalog number
- Curb Records MCA-42257
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA TLP-90170
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1 6055
- 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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | RCA TLP-90170First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1 6055First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Brazil | RCA Victor 140.4015 / Curb Records 7144015First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Germany | Curb Records ZL71924First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Germany | Curb Records 209 483First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Curb Records 36 355-6 / Ariola 36 355-6First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | RCA RC LP70133 / Curb Records ZL 71924First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | South Africa | Curb Records RPM 1252First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Spain | Curb Records ZL71924 / RCA ZL 71924First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | US | Curb Records MCA-42257First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 102-02106First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1I'm Gonna Be Strong
- A2He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother
- A3(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
- A4Brown Eyed Woman
- A5You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
- B1American Rock And Roll
- B2Loving On Borrowed Time
- B3Little Latin Lupe Lu
- B4I Just Want To Make Love To You
- B5Georgia On My Mind
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Best Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Curb Records ZL71924.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZL71924, 209 483, 36 355-6, MCA-42257) 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 The Best Of 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.
