US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records PS 441
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
S.T.E.LPD.011426 1-SRunout A
S.T.E.LPD.011427 2-CRunout B
S.T.E.LPD.011426Label A
S.T.E.LPD.011427Label B
Vinyl pressings
Caterina Valente's Greatest Hits
by Caterina Valente · 1965
21 pressings10 countriesVocalEasy ListeningJazzLatin
Caterina Valente's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Caterina Valente's Greatest Hits
9 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3441London Records LL.3441
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Import
- Runout / matrix
LPD-011426-2A C KT 1A Side Stamped 6:00, 3:00, 9:00
LPD-011427-1A K KT 1B Side Stamped 6:00, 3:00, 9:00
LPD.011426A Side Label
LPD.011427B Side Label
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- London Records LL 3441London Records LL.3441-DJ
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Import
- Runout / matrix
LPD-011426-1AA Side Stamped
LPD-011427-1AB Side Stamped
LPD.011426A Side Label
LPD.011427B Side Label
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca LK 4737
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
LPD.011426Label side A
LPD.011427Label side B
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4737Decca SKL.4737
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKL 4737Decca SKL.4737
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | Decca SKLA-4737 / Decca SKL4737First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1965 | South Africa | Decca LK 4737 / Decca LK.4737First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca LK 4737First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SKL 4737 / Decca SKL.4737First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SKL 4737 / Decca SKL.4737First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | UK | Decca SKL 4737 / Decca SKL.4737First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | London Records PS 441First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1965 | US | London Records LL 3441 / London Records LL.3441First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | London Records LL 3441 / London Records LL.3441-DJFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | First Record (S)FL-1289 / First Record FL-1289LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1968 | Japan | London Records SLC 205LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | South Korea | Decca SEL-0093LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Greece | Decca SKL 4737LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Telefunken TM-10135LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Jasmine Records JAS 2206LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL 4737 / Decca SKL.4737LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | UK | Decca SKL 4737 / Decca SKL.4737LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records PS.441LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | London Records LL 3441 / London Records LL.3441LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | London Records PS.441LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Venezuela | London Records LL-3441LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Malaguena3:03
- A2Poinciana2:30
- A3More2:55
- A4La Paloma2:30
- A5The Peanut Vendor2:30
- A6What A Difference A Day Made2:55
- B1The Breeze And I3:05
- B2La Golondrina2:30
- B3Amapola2:10
- B4Estrellita2:15
- B5Besame Mucho2:45
- B6My Shawl2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Caterina Valente's Greatest Hits are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Caterina Valente's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1965 and 1977.
When was Caterina Valente's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Australia, South Africa. One of them is London Records PS 441.
How do I tell if my copy of Caterina Valente's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 441, LL 3441, LK 4737, SKL 4737) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S.T.E.LPD.011426 1-S and S.T.E.LPD.011427 2-C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Caterina Valente's 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.
