US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-21046
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 21046A M1Side A, Stamped
RR R1Side A, Etched
MG 21046B M1Side B, Stamped
RRSide B, Etched
Dave DudleyGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Dave Dudley · 1965
11 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
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 Greatest Hits
6 pressings came out in 1965, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Mercury MG-21046
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MG 21046A M1Side A, Stamped
RR R1Side A, Etched
MG 21046B M1Side B, Stamped
RRSide B, Etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-21046
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 21046A M1 R1 RRSide A runout
MG 21046B M1 RR 1Side B runout
UK
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SMWL21005
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61046
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR-61046-A-2Side A, Etched
SR-61046-B-2Side B, Etched
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG-21046
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Mercury SR 61046First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Mercury MG-21046First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | Mercury SMWL21005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG-21046First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG-21046First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG-21046First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Europe | Mercury 134 556 MFY / Mercury International 134 556 MFYLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 990 MCYLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 61046LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 61046LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 61046 / Mercury SR-61046LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Six Days On The Road2:10
- A2Cowboy Boots2:05
- A3Last Day In The Mines2:07
- A4Big Ole House2:18
- A5Hiding Behind The Curtain2:57
- A6Mad2:39
- B1Truck Drivin' Son-Of-A-Gun2:08
- B2Two Six Packs Away2:11
- B3Last Year's Heartaches2:00
- B4If I Had One2:25
- B5I Got Lost2:24
- B6Don't Be Surprised2:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1965 and 1968.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG-21046.
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 MG-21046, SMWL21005, SR 61046) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 21046A M1 and RR R1. 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.
