Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAPS 8487
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MAPS - 8487 A2 AVKSide 1 runout - etched
MAPS - 8487 B2 AVKSide 2 runout - etched
Vinyl pressings
Best Of Budgie
by Budgie · 1975
17 pressings7 countriesHard RockClassic RockRock
Best Of Budgie was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Best Of Budgie
3 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAPS 8487
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MAPS - 8487 A2 AVKSide 1 runout - etched
MAPS - 8487 B2 AVKSide 2 runout - etched
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA2230
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MCA 1090 MCA-2230-A SNB
MCA-2230-B MCA 1091 SNB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 8487First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 8487First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | MCA Records MCA2230First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | MCA Records 6.22539 / MCA Records MZPS 8430LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C 062-97959 / MCA Records MCF 2766LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | MCA Records ML 4048LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | MCA Records MCF 2766 / MCA Records OC 062 ○ 97959LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | MCA Records MCF 2766 / MCA Records OC 062 ○ 97959LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2230LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | South Africa | MCA Records GL 1891LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Germany | MCA Coral 0042.038 / MCA Coral COPS 9108LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA 2230LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | UK | MCA Records MCL 1637LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | MCA Records MCL 1637LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 8487LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCF 2766 / MCA Records MAPS 8487LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCF 2766LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Breadfan5:58
- A2I Ain't No Mountain3:15
- A3I Can't See My Feelings5:47
- A4Baby Please Don't Go5:26
- A5Zoom Club9:42
- B1Breaking All The House Rules7:20
- B2Parents11:10
- B3In For The Kill6:17
- B4In The Grip Of A Tyre Fitter's Hand6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Of Budgie are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Best Of Budgie are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1975 and 1982.
When was Best Of Budgie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Australia, Canada. One of them is MCA Records MAPS 8487.
How do I tell if my copy of Best Of Budgie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAPS 8487, MCA2230) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAPS - 8487 A2 AVK and MAPS - 8487 B2 AVK. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Best Of Budgie 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.
