US
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4798
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP04798A-P2etched on side A
A&M SP04798B-P2etched on side B
Booker T. JonesThe Best Of You
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of You
by Booker T. Jones · 1980
10 pressings8 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
The Best Of You was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 You
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 8 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4798
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 A&M 04798A-T1etched on side A
T1 A&M 04798B-T1etched on side B
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37269A&M Records L-37,269
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMX56043Side 1 label, printed
SMX56044Side 2 label, printed
Barbados
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4798
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4798
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-04798-ASide A label
SP-04798-BSide B label
Japan
1980- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-6076
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | A&M Records L 37269 / A&M Records L-37,269First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Barbados | A&M Records SP-4798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4798First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6076First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-6076First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMLH 64798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 37269 / A&M Records SP-4798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 64798 / A&M Records SP 4798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | A&M Records SP-4798First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1You Got Me Spinnin'4:02
- A2The Best Of You5:18
- A3Cookie3:51
- A4Pride And Joy4:43
- B1Down To The Wire5:27
- B2Stand4:33
- B3We Could Stay Together4:54
- B4Will You Be The One3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of You are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of You are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was The Best Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-4798.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-4798, L 37269, AMP-6076, AMLH 64798) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A&M SP04798A-P2 and A&M SP04798B-P2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of You 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.
