US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Monument PZ 33242
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AL 33242-1D SXT B B10 ZRunout Side A, Etched
BL 33242-1C B C8 Z 1 SXTRunout Side B, Etched
Boots RandolphBoots Randolph's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits
by Boots Randolph · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesBig BandJazz
Boots Randolph'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 Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Monument MG 7602
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
T1 ̶P̶B̶L̶ ̶3̶3̶2̶4̶2̶ -1E N9Y-790 b A 0Side A, etched except A and 0
MG 7602 - N9Y 789-3Side B, etched
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Monument PZ 33242
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Monument L-35,346
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Monument PZ 33242
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Monument L-35,346First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | Monument PZ 33242First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Monument PZ 33242First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Monument MG 7602First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | Monument PZ 33242First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Europe | Monument MNT 80548LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | US | Monument PW 38388LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Monument PW 38388LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Monument MG 7602LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Monument PZ 33242LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Yakety Sax2:00
- A2Smoke Gets In Your Eyes3:12
- A3Gentle On My Mind2:43
- A4Stardust3:40
- A5Big Daddy2:40
- A6Hey Jude4:18
- B1Charlie Brown2:29
- B2Proud Mary2:44
- B3Danny Boy3:28
- B4Wabash Cannonball2:30
- B5You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'4:03
- B6Shadow Of Your Smile3:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1982.
When was Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Monument PZ 33242.
How do I tell if my copy of Boots Randolph's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PZ 33242, MG 7602, L-35,346) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 33242-1D SXT B B10 Z and BL 33242-1C B C8 Z 1 SXT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Boots Randolph'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.
