US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 416
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-416ARunout on Side 1
RLP-12-416BRunout on Side 2
Cannonball AdderleyGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Cannonball Adderley · 1962
11 pressings6 countriesHard BopSoul-JazzJazz
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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
8 pressings came out in 1962, 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.
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 9416
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
RLP-12-9416AA-side runout
RLP-12-9416BB-side runout
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 416
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records RLP 416
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Japan
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records SR-7056
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HG 113: RLP-12-9416AA-side runout
HG 111 X RLP-12-9416BB-side runout
Japan
1962- Label and catalog number
- Riverside Records R-7056
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
HW 〄 111- ❷ V RLP-12-416AA-side runout
HW 〄 111 ❷ V RLP-12-416BB-side runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Japan | Riverside Records SR-7056First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | Japan | Riverside Records R-7056First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Riverside Records RLP 416First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 416First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 9416First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 416First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Riverside Records RLP 416First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Venezuela | Circulo Musical 321First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | Spain | Riverside Records RLP 9416LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Riverside Records RLP 9416LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Riverside Records RLP 416LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1This Here9:12
- A2Sack O' Woe5:20
- A3Work Song5:04
- B1African Waltz2:08
- B2Gemini8:21
- B3Things Are Getting Better2:46
- B4Jeannie6:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1966.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Japan, Netherlands, Venezuela. One of them is Riverside Records RLP 416.
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 RLP 416, RLP 9416, SR-7056, R-7056) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP-12-416A and RLP-12-416B. 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.
