US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP117295-1ASide 1 [Variant 2]
XLP117296-1ASide 2 [Variant 2]
XLP117295-1ASide 1
XLP117295-1ASide 2
Billie HolidayBillie Holiday's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits
by Billie Holiday · 1967
15 pressings7 countriesJazz
Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits
8 pressings came out in 1967, 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Promo
- Runout / matrix
XLP117295-1C A/1Side 1
XLP117295-1C A/1 T-Side 2
Australia
1967- Label and catalog number
- CBS BP 233412
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP117295-1ASide 1
XLP117296-1ASide 2
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP117295-1A [illegible character]Side 1 stamped
XLP117296-1A [illegible character]Side 2 stamped
XLP 117295Side 1 label
XLP 117296Side 2 label
Italy
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 63065
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Australia | CBS BP 233412First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CL 2666First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CL 2666First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Italy | Columbia 63065First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | New Zealand | CBS BP 473466First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | South Africa | CBS ALD 8053First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CL 2666First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CL 2666First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Columbia CL 2666LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Columbia 80.076LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1981 | US | Columbia CL 2666LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1989 | US | CBS BT 21260LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia CL 2666LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 2666LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 2666LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Miss Brown To You3:00
- A2What A Little Moonlight Can Do2:56
- A3I Cried For You3:15
- A4Billie's Blues2:38
- A5A Sailboat In The Moonlight2:57
- A6I Can't Get Started2:44
- B1When A Woman Loves A Man2:24
- B2Some Other Spring3:01
- B3Solitude3:15
- B4God Bless The Child2:56
- B5Gloomy Sunday3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1967 and 1989.
When was Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Australia, Canada, Italy and more. One of them is Columbia CL 2666.
How do I tell if my copy of Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 2666, BP 233412, 63065, BP 473466) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP117295-1A and XLP117296-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Billie Holiday's 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.
