US
March 1964- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2989
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 2989 side 1 12994 TM0844Runout side A, etched
LP 2989 side 2 12995 TM0845Runout side B, etched
No. 12994Label side A
No. 12995Label side B
Bo DiddleyBo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits
by Bo Diddley · 1964
24 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits
10 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2989Checker LP 2989
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XCTV 121387Label A
XCTV 121388Label B
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2989Checker LP 2989
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP2989 side 1 12994Side A runout, variant 1
LP2989 side 2 12995Side B runout, variant 1
LP2989 side 1 12994 TM0844Side A runout, variant 2
LP2989 side 2 12994 TM0845Side B runout, variant 2
US
March 1964- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2989
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LP 2989 side 1 12994 TM0894Side A, Etched
LP 2989 side 2 12995 TM0845Side B, Etched
UK
November 1964- Label and catalog number
- Pye International NPL 28049
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1.LP.12049-ASide A
1.LP.12049-BSide B
Canada
March 1964- Label and catalog number
- Checker LP-2989
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
12994Side 1
12995Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Checker LP-2989First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 124First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Chess International PAR 124First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | South Africa | Teal TL 1095First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Checker LP-2989 / Checker LP 2989First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Checker LP-2989 / Checker LP 2989First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Canada | Checker LP-2989First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Checker LP-2989First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Checker LP-2989First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Pye International NPL 28049First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Checker LPS-2989LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1966 | US | Checker LPS-2989LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Checker LP 2989 / Checker LP-2989LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Checker LPS-2989LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Checker LP-2989LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | Checker CK 2989LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Checker CK 2989LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5564LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Checker 9034-2989LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess HJC-176LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | Chess HJC - 176LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Checker LP-2989 / Checker LPS-2989LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Checker LP 2989 / Checker 2989LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Checker LPS-2989LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Bo Diddley2:30
- A2Bring It To Jerome2:37
- A3Hey! Bo Diddley2:17
- A4Dearest Darling2:32
- A5I'm A Man2:41
- A6Diddley Daddy2:11
- A7Pretty Thing2:48
- A8She's Alright3:56
- B1You Can't Judge A Book By The Cover3:03
- B2Road Runner2:45
- B3Say Man2:30
- B4I'm Sorry2:30
- B5Bo Diddley's A Gunslinger1:50
- B6I'm Looking For A Woman2:23
- B7Who Do You Love2:09
- B8Hush Your Mouth2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1964 and 2018.
When was Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Netherlands and more. One of them is Checker LP-2989, released March 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LP-2989, NPL 28049, PAR 124, TL 1095) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP 2989 side 1 12994 TM0844 and LP 2989 side 2 12995 TM0845. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bo Diddley's 16 All-Time 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.
