US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2127MCA Records MCA-2127
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 574-W2 ◈-P-◈Runout A
MCA 575-W2 ◈-P-◈ ||||||| |||||Runout B
MCA 574Label A
MCA 575Label B
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Cher · 1974
29 pressings11 countriesVocalPop RockRockPop
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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
13 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2127
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 574-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout A
MCA 575-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout B
MCA 574Label A
MCA 575⁎Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-2127
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gloversville Pressing, Tan Labels
- Runout / matrix
MCA 574-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout A
MCA 575-W1 ⧈-G-⧈Runout B
MCA 574Label A
MCA 575⁎Label B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA 2127MCA Records MCA-2127
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MCA 574-W2 ◈-P-◈ |Runout A
MCA 575-W2 ◈-P-◈ |̶|̶|̶| || |̶|̶|̶|Runout B
MCA 574Label A
MCA 575Label B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records ASTLP 2033
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MAPS 7646
- 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 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | MCA Records ASTLP 2033First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 7646First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 7646First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-2127First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Germany | MCA Records 6.22063 / MCA Records MAPS-7646First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | India | MCA Records MCA-2127First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-6056First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | Japan | MCA Records MCA-6056First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | New Zealand | MCA Records MAPS 7646 / MCA Records MAPS-7646First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA 2127 / MCA Records MCA-2127First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA 2127 / MCA Records MCA-2127LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-2127First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA-2127First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | MCA Records MCA 2127 / MCA Records MCA-2127First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | MCA Records MCF 2597 / MCA Records 0C 062 ◦ 96236LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | MCA Records 202 936LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 2127 / MCA Records MCA-2127LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA 2127 / MCA Records MCA-2127LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1981 | South Africa | MCA Records ML 4528LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records 1674-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 62.029LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | New Zealand | MCA Records ASTLP 2033LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | UK | MCA Records MCL 1674LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | MCA Coral MCA-37028LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Dark Lady3:25
- A2The Way Of Love2:29
- A3Don't Hide Your Love2:46
- A4Half-Breed2:43
- A5Train Of Thought2:33
- B1Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves2:35
- B2I Saw A Man And He Danced With His Wife3:12
- B3Carousel Man3:01
- B4Living In A House Divided2:54
- B5Melody2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1974 and 1981.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is MCA Records MCA 2127.
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 MCA 2127, MCA-2127, ASTLP 2033, MAPS 7646) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MCA 574-W2 ◈-P-◈ and MCA 575-W2 ◈-P-◈ ||||||| |||||. 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.
