US
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA346-G
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Press
- Runout / matrix
P UA-LA346-S-1- X A3Runout A etched; P, A3 stamped
P UA-LA346-G-2- X IRunout B etched; P, I stamped
Bobby WomackBobby Womack's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Bobby Womack's Greatest Hits
by Bobby Womack · 1974
18 pressings12 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Bobby Womack's Greatest Hits 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 Bobby Womack's Greatest Hits
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 10 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
- United Artists Records UA-LA346-G
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Press
- Runout / matrix
T1 UA-LA 346-G-1-1 CHSide A runout
T2 UA-LA 346-G-2-1 CHSide B runout
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA346-G
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · All Disc Pressing
- Runout / matrix
22 UA-LA 346-S-1- CHRunout A etched
22 UA-LA 346-S-2- CHRunout B etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA346-G
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Research Craft Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA 346-S-1- CH #40Side A runout
UA-LA 346-S-2- CH 2 #59Side B runout
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 29715
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records L 35402
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | United Artists Records L 35402First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA346-GFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | France | United Artists Records UAS 29715First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Germany | United Artists Records UAS 29 715 XOFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Israel | United Artists Records UA LA346GFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Italy | United Artists Records UAS 29715First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Japan | Liberty LLS-80131First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Spain | United Artists Records 88.725-LFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 29715First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA346-GFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA346-GFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA346-GFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA346-GFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Brazil | United Artists Records UALP 11985LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Greece | United Artists Records UA 44515LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | United Artists Records UAS 29715LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Can Understand It4:05
- The Preacher / More Than I Can Stand
- A3Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)2:06
- A4Harry Hippie3:50
- A5Nobody Wants You When You're Down And Out2:55
- B1Woman's Gotta Have It3:30
- B2Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)3:07
- B3I'm Gonna Forget About You2:27
- B4That's The Way I Feel About Cha3:36
- B5You're Welcome, Stop On By3:40
- B6Looking For A Love2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Bobby Womack's Greatest Hits are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Bobby Womack's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was Bobby Womack's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA346-G.
How do I tell if my copy of Bobby Womack's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA346-G, UAS 29715, L 35402, UAS 29 715 XO) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P UA-LA346-S-1- X A3 and P UA-LA346-G-2- X I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Bobby Womack's 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.
