US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8232
- Format
- LP, Compilation · CTH
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691581CTHSide A label
ST-A-691582CTHSide B label
Carla ThomasThe Best Of Carla Thomas
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Carla Thomas
by Carla Thomas · 1969
13 pressings6 countriesFunk / Soul
The Best Of Carla Thomas was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Carla Thomas
9 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8232
- Format
- LP, Compilation · PR
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691581-B LW AT RG XSide A, etched
ST-A-691582-B LW AT RG XSide B, etched
ST-A-691581 PRSide A label
ST-A-691582 PRSide B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8232
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691581-MOSide A label
ST-A-691582-MOSide B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 8232
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
A - 13045 - A [LW sideways] W ATSide A runout
A - 13046 - A [LW sideways] W ATSide B runout
A-13045 PRSide A label
A-13046 PRSide B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8232
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo · CTH
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691581CTHSide A label
ST-A-691582CTHSide B label
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 8232
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo · Presswell
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-691581 - B LW AT RG XSide A runout, etched
ST-A-691582 - B LW AT XSide B runout, etched
ST-A-691581 PRSide A label
ST-A-691582 PRSide B label
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Atlantic SD 8232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Germany | Atlantic SD 8232First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Jamaica | Atlantic SD 8232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | South Korea | Sam Wha L 191LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 8232LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 8232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic 8232First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 8232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 8232First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 8232First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Atlantic SD 8232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Atlantic SAL-933,473LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic SD 8232LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Gee Whiz2:49
- A2Bring It On Home To Me2:31
- A3Oh! What A Fool I've Been2:40
- A4No Time To Lose2:38
- A5A Woman's Love2:46
- A6Comfort Me2:51
- A7Tramp2:34
- B1B-A-B-Y2:17
- B2Stop! Look What You're Doing3:04
- B3Let Me Be Good To You2:13
- B4Stop Thief2:58
- B5Pick Up The Pieces2:53
- B6A Dime A Dozen2:35
- B7Lovey Dovey3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Carla Thomas are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Carla Thomas are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Best Of Carla Thomas first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada, Germany, Jamaica. One of them is Atlantic SD 8232.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Carla Thomas is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SD 8232, 8232) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-A-691581CTH and ST-A-691582CTH. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Carla Thomas 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.
