US
1980- Label and catalog number
- AFE P20-611
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Dionne Warwick20 Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
20 Greatest Hits
by Dionne Warwick · 1980
14 pressings11 countriesPop
20 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 20 Greatest Hits
3 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Netherlands
1980- Label and catalog number
- Maeva MV 004Carrere 1812009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UN 1812009 MV004-A1 FOONRunout side A
UN 1812009 MV 004 - B2Runout side B
South Africa
1980- Label and catalog number
- AFE RTL(E) 702
- 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 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Maeva MV 004 / Carrere 1812009First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | AFE RTL(E) 702First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | AFE P20-611First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Benelux | Dureco Benelux 33.068LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Audiofidelity Enterprises (UK) Ltd. AFEMP 1003LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | Oxford OX/3283LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Portugal | AFE MAF 9 147LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Spain | Movieplay 14.2430/0LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | France & Benelux | FUN 9037LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Universum Music UN 1812009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Europe | Universum Music UN 1812009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Universum Music UN 1812009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | France | Maeva MV 004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Italy | K-Tel SKI 5109LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Walk On By
- A2Anyone Who Had A Heart
- A3Don't Make Me Over
- A4Message To Michael
- A5Reach Out For Me
- A6Make It Easy On Yourself
- A7Who Can I Turn To?
- A8I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself
- A9Goin' Out Of My Head
- A10A House Is Not A Home
- B1I Say A Little Prayer
- B2(Theme From) Valley Of The Dolls
- B3Do You Know The Way To San Jose?
- B4This Girl's In Love With You
- B5Alfie
- B6Wives And Lovers
- B7Promises, Promises
- B8The Look Of Love
- B9You'll Never Go To Heaven
- B10I'll Never Fall In Love Again
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 20 Greatest Hits are there?
14 vinyl pressings of 20 Greatest Hits are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1980 and 1989.
When was 20 Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Netherlands, South Africa. One of them is AFE P20-611.
How do I tell if my copy of 20 Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P20-611, MV 004, RTL(E) 702) 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 20 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.
