US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR-25289
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RLP-423A 9-13-67Side A runout, hand-etched
RLP-423B 12-9-64Side B runout, hand-etched
RSD-423-ASide A label
RSD-423-BSide B label
Dinah WashingtonThe Best Of Dinah Washington
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Dinah Washington
by Dinah Washington · 1965
14 pressings4 countriesVocalJazz
The Best Of Dinah Washington 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 The Best Of Dinah Washington
3 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette SR-25289
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
RSD-423A 3-15-65 AudiomatrixSide A runout etched (Audiomatrix stamped
RSD -423B 3-15-65 AudiomatrixSide A runout etched (Audiomatrix stamped
RSD-623ASide A label
RSD-623BSide B label
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Roulette R-25289
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Roulette SR-25289First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | Canada | Roulette R-25289First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Roulette SR-25289First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Roulette CDVR 108 / Vogue Schallplatten CDVR 108LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Italy | Roulette JLP 1055LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Roulette SR 42014 / Roulette SR-42014LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Vogue Schallplatten CDVR 108LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | Roulette SR 59031LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Roulette SR 42014LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Roulette SR-42014LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Roulette SR-42014LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Roulette R-25289LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Roulette SR-59031LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Roulette R-25289LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1No Hard Feelings2:33
- A2You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You2:45
- A3He's My Guy3:12
- A4The Good Life2:31
- A5Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me2:16
- A6I Wanna Be Around3:34
- B1Destination Moon2:32
- B2If It's The Last Thing I Do3:34
- B3Call Me Irresponsible2:16
- B4Don't Say Nothing At All2:39
- B5What Kind Of Fool Am I2:05
- B6For All We Know3:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Dinah Washington are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Dinah Washington are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1965 and 1984.
When was The Best Of Dinah Washington first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Roulette SR-25289.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Dinah Washington is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR-25289, R-25289) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RLP-423A 9-13-67 and RLP-423B 12-9-64. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Dinah Washington 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.
