US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1691
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Charlie WalkerCharlie Walker's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Charlie Walker's Greatest Hits
by Charlie Walker · 1961
13 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Charlie Walker's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Charlie Walker's Greatest Hits
4 pressings came out in 1961, 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.
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8491
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd. CL 1691
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP53963-1ASide A stamped
XLP53964-1ASide B stamped
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd. CL 1691
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP53963-1ASide 1 stamped
XLP53964-1ASide 2 stamped
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd. CL 1691First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd. CL 1691First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1691First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CS 8491First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HL 7415LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HS 11215LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Harmony HS 11215LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Harmony HAS-030LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CSRP 8491LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8491LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia Special Products CSRP 8491LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Harmony HS 11215LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8491LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Pick Me Up On Your Way Down2:30
- A2Facing The Wall3:00
- A3Two Empty Arms2:32
- A4When My Conscience Hurts The Most2:10
- A5A Way To Free Myself2:44
- A6Who Will Buy The Wine2:34
- B1I'll Catch You When You Fall2:29
- B2Bow Down Your Head And Cry2:31
- B3I Go Anywhere2:41
- B4Right Back At Your Door2:42
- B5I Walked Out On Heaven (When I Walked Out On You)2:27
- B6I Don't Mind Saying2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Charlie Walker's Greatest Hits are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Charlie Walker's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1967.
When was Charlie Walker's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1691.
How do I tell if my copy of Charlie Walker's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1691, CS 8491) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Charlie Walker'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.