US
June 1, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T-2105
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T1 2105 P5 G ISide 1 runout
T1 2105 T6 G ISide 2 runout
T1-2105-P13 0
T2-2105-P13 0
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Buck Owens
by Buck Owens · 1964
45 pressings8 countriesCountryBakersfield SoundFolkWorld
The Best Of Buck Owens was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Buck Owens
14 pressings came out in 1964, the album's first year, in 5 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
June 1, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-2105
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2105-A1Runout Side A
ST-2-2105-A1Runout Side B
ST1-2105Matrix Side A, On Label
ST2-2105Matrix Side B, On Label
US
June 1, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-2105
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Scranton press
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2105-G2 IAMSide A stamped [variant 1]
ST-2-2105-G2 IAMSide B stamped [variant 1]
ST-2-2105-A1 #3 IAM &Side A stamped [variant 2]
ST-2-2105-B2 IAM &Side B Stamped [variant 2]
US
June 1, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2105Capitol Records T-2105
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Scranton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1-2105-G 2 [IAM logo]Side A runouts, stamped. "IAM" inside triangle
T2-2105-G 2 [IAM logo]Side B runouts, stamped. "IAM" inside triangle
US
June 1, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records T 2105Capitol Records T-2105
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
2 T-1-2105-H-5 1 C ✲Runout A
2 T-2-2105-F-4 1 C ✲Runout B
T1-2105Vinyl label A
T2-2105Vinyl label B
US
June 1, 1964- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 2105
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-2105-A-6 2 ✲ 2Runout Side A
ST-2-2105-A-7 ✲Runout Side B
ST1-2105Matrix Side A, On Label
ST2-2105Matrix Side B, On Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 45 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Capitol Records T-2105First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | UK | Capitol Records ST 2105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Canada | Capitol Records T-2105First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | Germany | Capitol Records 83757First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Norway | Capitol Records ST 2105 / Capitol Records ST2105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T-2105First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST-2105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST-2105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T 2105 / Capitol Records T-2105First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records T 2105 / Capitol Records T-2105First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | Capitol Records ST 2105First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Capitol Records ST-2105 / Starline ST-2105LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records SM-11827LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | US | Capitol Records SM-11827LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records T 2105LP | LP |
| ? | Unknown | Capitol Records T 2105LP | LP |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records T 2105 / Capitol Records T-2105LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST 2105 / Capitol Records ST-2105LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST-2105LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST 2105 / The Star Line ST-2105LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records ST-2105LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8117LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Japan | Capitol Records CP-8117LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Sweden | Capitol Records 4E 054-80187LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST2105 / Capitol Records ST 2105LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Capitol Records ST2105LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST 8-2105 / Capitol Records ST-8-2105LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST-2105LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Capitol Records ST 2105LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Love's Gonna Live Here1:57
- A2Foolin' Around2:34
- A3Excuse Me (I Think I've Got A Heartache)2:22
- A4I Can't Stop (My Lovin' You)2:41
- A5Kickin' Our Hearts Around2:31
- A6Under The Influence Of Love2:17
- B1Act Naturally2:11
- B2Under Your Spell Again2:37
- B3Above And Beyond2:22
- B4Second Fiddle2:02
- B5Nobody's Fool But Yours2:26
- B6High As The Mountains2:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Buck Owens are there?
45 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Buck Owens are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1964 and 1974.
When was The Best Of Buck Owens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Capitol Records T-2105, released June 1, 1964.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Buck Owens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use T-2105, ST-2105, T 2105, ST 2105) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T1 2105 P5 G I and T1 2105 T6 G I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Buck Owens 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.
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