US
1995- Label and catalog number
- Columbia C2 67060
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AL-67061-1A 1-1Side A runout, etched
BL-67061-2A 1-1Side B runout, etched
AL-67062-1ASide C runout, etched
BL-67062-1A 1-1Side D runout, etched
Bruce SpringsteenGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Bruce Springsteen · 1995
13 pressings5 countriesFolk RockPop RockClassic RockRock
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1995. 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 Greatest Hits
4 pressings came out in 1995, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
February 27, 1995- Label and catalog number
- Columbia COL 478555 1Columbia 478555 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-478555-20-1A-1 A AL-67061-INT-1Side A runout, etched
01-478555-20-1B-111 A BL-67061-INTL-1Side B runout, etched
01-478555-20-1C-111 A AL-67062-INTL-1Side C runout, etched
01-478555-20-1D-111 A BL-67062-INTL-2Side D runout, etched
Netherlands
1995- Label and catalog number
- CBS 478555 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 61061-INTL-I 01-478555-20-IA-II DSide A runout etched
BL 61061-INTL-I 01-478555-20-IB-I DSide B runout etched
AL 61062-INTL-I 01-478555-20-IC-III DSide C runout etched
BL 61062-INTL-2 01-478555-20-ID-II DSide D runout etched
Spain
1995- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony COL 478555 1
- 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 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Netherlands | CBS 478555 1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1995 | Spain | CBS/Sony COL 478555 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1995 | US | Columbia C2 67060First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1995 | Europe | Columbia COL 478555 1 / Columbia 478555 1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
2010s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Europe | Columbia 19075820661 / Sony Music 19075820661LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Europe | Columbia C2 67060LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 2018 | US | Columbia C2 67060LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 2018 | Europe | Columbia C2 67060 / Sony Music 88985460121LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | US | Columbia C2 67060 / Columbia 88985460121LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Record Store Day, Compilation, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Japan | Sony Records Int'l SIJP 1081~2LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Columbia C2 67060LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Europe | Columbia 19075820661 / Sony Music 19075820661LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Columbia 19075820661 / Sony Music 19075820661LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Born To Run4:30
- A2Thunder Road4:48
- A3Badlands4:02
- A4The River5:00
- B1Hungry Heart3:20
- B2Atlantic City3:56
- B3Dancing In The Dark4:03
- B4Born In The U.S.A.4:41
- B5My Hometown4:12
- C1Glory Days3:49
- C2Brilliant Disguise4:15
- C3Human Touch5:10
- C4Better Days3:44
- C5Streets Of Philadelphia3:16
- D1Secret Garden4:27
- D2Murder Incorporated3:57
- D3Blood Brothers4:34
- D4This Hard Land4:51
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1995 and 2024.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1995, in US, Europe, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is Columbia C2 67060.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use C2 67060, COL 478555 1, 478555 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-67061-1A 1-1 and BL-67061-2A 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
