US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C-1009Cameo C 1009
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C-1009-A 6 SF B1Side 1 Etched
C-1009-B 2 IAAI-IIIIIIIIIIIIIISide 2 Etched
Bell SoundSide 1 Stamped
Bobby RydellBobby's Biggest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Bobby's Biggest Hits
by Bobby Rydell · 1961
18 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockPop
Bobby's Biggest 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 Bobby's Biggest Hits
18 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 7 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C-1009Cameo C 1009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o C-1009-A 2 IIII I Bell SoundSide 1 Runout
C-1009-B 5 A IIIISide 2 Runout
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cameo 1009Cameo C 1009
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Die Cut Gatefold
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cameo 1009Cameo C 1009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Die Cut Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C 1008-A1 AudioMatrix Cameo 11/12/60 [A1] Bell Sound 1006Side A stamped exc. 11-12-60 [A1 1006 etched
C 1008-B C-1009-B AudioMatrix Cameo A-B Bell Sound 11-15-60Side B stamped exc. C-1009-B A-B 11-15-60 etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C-1009Cameo C 1009
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
C-1009-A 2Side 1 Etched
C-1009-B 2Side 2 Etched
Bell SoundSide 1 Stamped
C-1009-A 2 BH IIISide 1, Variant 2 Etched
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Cameo C-1009Cameo C 1009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o C-1009-A 8 SF 1-111Side A runout
C-1009-B 6 Bell Sound SF 1 11 TSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Australia | His Master's Voice C-1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1961 | Canada | Cameo C-1009 / Cameo C 1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1961 | Canada | Cameo C-1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Cameo C-1009 (C) / Cameo C 1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Cameo C-1009 / Cameo C 1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Cameo C 1009 / Cameo C-1009First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Israel | Cameo 1009 / Cameo C 1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1961 | Japan | Cameo JET-7035 / Cameo CAM-7001First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1961 | New Zealand | Top Rank International 39/693First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1961 | Peru | Odeon C-1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1961 | US | Cameo C-1009 / Cameo C 1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1961 | US | Cameo C-1009 / Cameo C 1009First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Cameo 1009 / Cameo C 1009First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1961 | US | Cameo C-1009 / Cameo 1008First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Album, Compilation, Misprint |
| 1961 | US | Cameo 1009 / Cameo C 1009First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Kissin' Time2:12
- A2You'll Never Tame Me2:26
- A3We Got Love2:15
- A4I Dig Girls2:30
- A5Wild One2:18
- A6Little Bitty Girl2:22
- B1Swingin' School2:15
- B2Ding-A-Ling2:25
- B3Volare2:23
- B4I'd Do It Again2:16
- B5Sway2:16
- B6Groovy Tonight2:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bobby's Biggest Hits are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Bobby's Biggest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Bobby's Biggest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Australia, Canada, Israel and more. One of them is Cameo C-1009.
How do I tell if my copy of Bobby's Biggest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C-1009, 1009, C-1009 (C), C 1009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, C-1009-A 6 SF B1 and C-1009-B 2 IAAI-IIIIIIIIIIIIII. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bobby's Biggest 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.