Europe
January 22, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records CATV 1PolyGram TV 840 148-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CATV 1 A - 2 - 1 1Side 1 matrix/runout number
CATV 1 B - 1 - 1 - 1Side 2 matrix/runout number
Cat StevensThe Very Best Of Cat Stevens
Vinyl pressings
The Very Best Of Cat Stevens
by Cat Stevens · 1990
15 pressings12 countriesSoft RockPop RockRockPop
The Very Best Of Cat Stevens was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Very Best Of Cat Stevens
14 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 12 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 210 529
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM210529 A-1/1-90 C IIRunout side A
DM210529 B-1/1-90 C IIRunout side B
S 210 529 ALabel side A
S 210 529 BLabel side B
Mexico
October 24, 1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records LPE-25033Island Records 840 148-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Translucent
- Runout / matrix
LPE-25033-A T2 24-X-90 ECAHand Etched Side A
LPE-25033-B 08-24-90Hand Etched Side B
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 840 148-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
840 148-1A-2Runout, Side A
840 148-1B-2Runout, Side B
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 840 148-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Colombia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Island Records 840148-1Philips 840148-1
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Island Records 840 148-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Brazil | Island Records 840 148-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Colombia | Island Records 840148-1 / Philips 840148-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Czech And Slovak Federative Republic | Popron 50 086-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Ecuador | Philips LP-30360First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Ecuador | Philips LP-30360First yearLP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| 1990 | Europe | Island Records 210 529First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | Island Records 210 529First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Greece | Island Records 210 529First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Portugal | PolyGram 210529First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | South Africa | Island Records STARL 5663First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Spain | PolyGram 210 529First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1990 | Europe | Island Records CATV 1 / PolyGram TV 840 148-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Mexico | Island Records LPE-25033 / Island Records 840 148-1First yearLP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Island Records 210529 / Sonocord 36 465-3LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Where Do The Children Play3:50
- A2Wild World3:18
- A3Tuesday's Dead3:35
- A4Lady D'Arbanville3:40
- A5The First Cut Is The Deepest3:02
- A6Oh Very Young2:30
- A7Rubylove2:35
- A8Morning Has Broken3:16
- A9Moonshadow2:48
- B1Matthew And Son2:40
- B2Father And Son2:37
- B3Can't Keep It In2:58
- B4Hard Headed Woman3:46
- B5(Remember The Days Of The) Old School Yard2:44
- B6I Love My Dog2:18
- B7Another Saturday Night2:27
- B8Sad Lisa3:40
- B9Peace Train4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of Cat Stevens are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of Cat Stevens are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was The Very Best Of Cat Stevens first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in Europe, Mexico, Australasia, Brazil and more. One of them is Island Records CATV 1, released January 22, 1990.
How do I tell if my copy of The Very Best Of Cat Stevens is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CATV 1, 210 529, LPE-25033, 840 148-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CATV 1 A - 2 - 1 1 and CATV 1 B - 1 - 1 - 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Very Best Of Cat Stevens 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.
