US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD 850
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Billy 'Crash' CraddockGreatest Hits - Volume One
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits - Volume One
by Billy 'Crash' Craddock · 1974
14 pressings6 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Greatest Hits - Volume One was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 - Volume One
8 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 5 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records AB-850
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
T1 ABC (scratched out something) 850-A-1 RFS/WSSRunout side A
T1 ABC (scratched out something) 850-B-2 RFS/WSSRunout side B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCD 850
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Music For Pleasure MFP 50298ABC Records MFP 50298
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCL 5100
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Probe SPBA-3092Probe SPBA.3092
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ABCD850ALabel side A
ABCD850BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Probe SPBA-3092 / Probe SPBA.3092First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | ABC Records ABCD-850First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | New Zealand | ABC Records ABCD 850First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50298 / ABC Records MFP 50298First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | ABC Records ABCL 5100First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD 850First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD 850First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records ABCD 850LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | ABC Records AB-850First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-662LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-662LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Records 9022-850LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | Germany | ABC Records 27 282 ETLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | ABC Records ABCD 850LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Knock Three Times
- A2Dream Lover
- A3Don't Be Angry
- A4Slippin' And Slidin'
- A5Til The Water Stops Runnin'
- B1Sweet Magnolia Blossom
- B2You Better Move On
- B3Afraid I'll Want To Love Her One More Time
- B4I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door
- B5Ain't Nothin' Shakin'
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits - Volume One are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits - Volume One are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1980.
When was Greatest Hits - Volume One first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is ABC Records ABCD 850.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits - Volume One is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCD 850, AB-850, MFP 50298, ABCL 5100) 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 Greatest Hits - Volume One 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.