US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-150
- Format
- LP, Compilation · PR
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-773833-PRLabel A
ST-C-773834-PRLabel B
Black Oak ArkansasThe Best Of Black Oak Arkansas
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Black Oak Arkansas
by Black Oak Arkansas · 1977
14 pressings5 countriesRock & RollSouthern RockRock
The Best Of Black Oak Arkansas was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Black Oak Arkansas
11 pressings came out in 1977, 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-150
- Format
- LP, Compilation · SP
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-773833-A SMI-3 (PR) SPRunout A, etched
ST-C-773834-A SMI-1 (PR) SPRunout B, etched
ATLANTIC STUDIOS D.K.Runout A&B, stamped
ST-C-773833-SPLabel A
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-150
- Format
- LP, Compilation · PR
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-773833-RILabel A
ST-C-773834-RILabel B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-150
- Format
- LP, Compilation · RI
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-773833-A AA-1 (PR)Runout A, etched
ST-C-773834-A AA-1 (PR)Runout B, etched
ST-C-773833-A (PR) PRunout A, etched, Variant 1
ST-C-773834-A (PR) PRunout B, etched, Variant 1
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- ATCO Records SD 36-150
- Format
- LP, Compilation · MO
- Runout / matrix
ST-C-773833-MOLabel A
ST-C-773834-MOLabel B
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 36-150
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MX184037 SD36150-1Side A runout, stamped
A MX184038 SD36150-2Side B runout, stamped
MX184037Side A, label
MX184038Side B, label
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Atlantic SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | ATCO Records SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Mexico | Atlantic GWEA-5269First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Turkey | Melodi 933 / Atlantic ST-C-773833First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-150First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | ATCO Records SD 36-150LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | ATCO Records T-140LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | ATCO Records SD 36-150LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Jim Dandy2:38
- A2Hot And Nasty2:55
- A3Happy Hooker5:27
- A4Lord Have Mercy On My Soul6:15
- B1Taxman3:30
- B2So You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star2:31
- B3Dixie3:38
- B4Uncle Lijiah3:17
- B5Son Of A Gun4:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Black Oak Arkansas are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Black Oak Arkansas are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Best Of Black Oak Arkansas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, Mexico and more. One of them is ATCO Records SD 36-150.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Black Oak Arkansas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 36-150, GWEA-5269, 933) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-C-773833-PR and ST-C-773834-PR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Black Oak Arkansas 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.
