Italy
1980- Label and catalog number
- Durium DAI 30-370
- Format
- LP, Compilation
DartsGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Darts · 1980
12 pressings9 countriesDoo WopRockPop
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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
7 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MAGL 5037
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MAGL 5037 - A1Hand Etched Runout, Side A
MAGL 5037 - B1 1 ACHand Etched Runout, Side B
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet MG-5037
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 2473 932
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Greece
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet SMB 40124Music-Box SMB 40124
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Magnet 1A 062 -64169
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
062 -64169-A.Side one
062-64169-BSide two
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | Magnet MG-5037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | Magnet 2473 932First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Greece | Magnet SMB 40124 / Music-Box SMB 40124First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Italy | Durium DAI 30-370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Magnet 1A 062 -64169First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Scandinavia | Magnet 7C 062-64169First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | Magnet MAGL 5037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Magnet 6.24533LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Magnet 825 754-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Mexico | Magnet M/S-2184LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | UK | Spot Records SPR 8543LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | UK | Spot Records SPR 8543LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Daddy Cool / The Girl Can't Help It2:26
- A2Come Back My Love2:28
- A3It's Raining3:45
- A4Can't Get Enough Of Your Love3:33
- A5Peaches2:35
- A6Don't Let It Fade Away3:36
- B1Boy From New York City3:08
- B2Let's Hang On3:18
- B3Duke Of Earl3:45
- B4Reet Petite2:56
- B5Get It3:00
- B6Sh-Boom (Life Could Be A Dream)2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 1983.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Italy, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is Durium DAI 30-370.
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 DAI 30-370, MAGL 5037, MG-5037, 2473 932) 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 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.
