UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- London Records HA-D 2436London Records HAD.2436
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
N ADL.2102Label side A
N ADL.2103Label side B
Billy VaughnGreatest String Band Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest String Band Hits
by Billy Vaughn · 1961
12 pressings5 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Greatest String Band Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 String Band Hits
1 pressing came out in 1961, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | UK | London Records HA-D 2436 / London Records HAD.2436First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 3409LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Dot Records DLP 25409LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records SHA-D 49LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records SHA-D 41LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | Germany | London Records HA-D 41LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | South Africa | Dot Records DLP 3409LP | LP |
| 1962 | US | Dot Records DLP 25409 / Dot Records DLP 25,409LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Dot Records DLP 3409LP, Styrene, Mono · Mono | LP, Styrene, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Dot Records DLP 25409 / Dot Records DLP 25,409LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | London Records SAH-D 6228LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| ? | US | Dot Records DLP 3409LP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Carolina In The Morning2:16
- A2Bye Bye Blackbird1:44
- A3Japanese Sandman2:17
- A4Put On Your Old Grey Bonnet2:02
- A5I'm Looking Over A Four Leaf Clover1:39
- A6Happy Days Are Here Again1:54
- B1Chinatown, My Chinatown2:15
- B2Alabama Jubilee2:04
- B3Smiles1:47
- B4In A Shanty In Old Shanty Town2:20
- B5Baby Face1:40
- B6Oh! You Beautiful Doll2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest String Band Hits are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Greatest String Band Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1961 and 1962.
When was Greatest String Band Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in UK. One of them is London Records HA-D 2436.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest String Band Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use HA-D 2436) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, N ADL.2102 and N ADL.2103. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Greatest String Band 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.
