Vinyl pressings
by Donovan · 1969
Donovan's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
32 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 17 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.
NSPL 18283A-1 ✳T STEREO 1 E KTA side runout
NSPL 18283B-1 ✳T STEREO 1 H KTB side runout
NSPL.18283-AA side label
NSPL.18283-BB side label
XSB138953-1D oRunout A, variant 1
XSB138954-1C oRunout B, variant 1
XSB138953-1B T D17 oRunout A, variant 2
XSB138954-1F T A11 oRunout B, variant 2
o XSB138953-1A 2 P 3Side A runout, variant 1
o XSB138954-1A P D1Side B runout, variant 1
o XSB138954-1G P 21Side A runout, variant 2
o XSB138954-1G P 3 CSide B runout, variant 2
o XSB138953-1D 1 BRunout A stamped / 1 B etched [Var 1]
o XSB138954-1C 2 S BRunout B stamped / 2 S B etched [Var 1]
o XSB138953-1D 1 Ƨ B ƐRunout A stamped / 1, Ƨ, B, Ɛ etched [Var 2]
o XSB138954-1C 1 Ƨ A 4Runout B stamped / 1, Ƨ, A, 4 etched [Var 2]
XSB138953-1LA-Side Run-out, Stamped
XSB138954-1KB-Side Run-out, Stamped
XSB 138953A-Side Label
XSB 138954B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Argentina | CBS 8933 / CBS 8.933First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3570 / Epic ELPS-3570First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3570 / Epic ELPS-3570First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Brazil | CBS 37611First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic BXN 26439First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic BXN 26439First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic BXN 26439First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic BXN 26439First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Canada | Epic BXN 26439First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | France | Epic BXN 26439First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Epic BN 26 439First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Epic BN 26 439First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Germany | Epic BXN 26439First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Greece | Epic 26439First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1969 | Greece | Epic BXN 26439First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Spain | Epic BXN S - 26439 / Epic BXN - 26439LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Taiwan | First Record FL-1815LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1970 | South Korea | Hit HL 173LP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Pye Records NSPL18283LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | CBS 555 007 / Epic ELPS 3570LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Epic BN 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | New Zealand | Epic SBPC 474 011LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Pye Records NSPL. 18283LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-888LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1973 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3570 / Epic ELPS-3570LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic BXN S - 26439 / Epic BXN - 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic PE 26439 / Epic PE 25439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Epic BXN 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Epic BXN 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Epic SBPC 474011 / Epic BN 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Epic ELPS 3570LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | Argentina | Epic 80.019LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | South Africa | CBS COL 10070LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Italy | Embassy EMB 31759LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1983 | Spain | Epic EPC 32201LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 54707LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic HS 8LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | Australia | Epic HS 8LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Okeh OKLS-462930LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | US | Epic BXN 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2017 | Europe | Legacy 88985432331 / Epic 88985432331LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Epic PE 26439LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Epic ELPS 3570LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Epic ELPS 3570LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Epic PE 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Epic PE 26439 / Epic BXN 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 32486LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 32201LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 32486 / Epic 32486LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Epic EPC 32201 / Epic BN 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Epic BXN 26439LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | Greece | Epic EPC 26439 / Epic BXN 26439LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Epic BXN 26439 / Epic 32201LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Epic EPC 26439 / Epic BXN 26439LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Greece | Epic EPC 32201LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Greece | Epic EPC 32201LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
101 vinyl pressings of Donovan's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 24 countries, released between 1969 and 2017.
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Pye Records NSPL18283, released March 1969.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NSPL18283, NPL.18283, BXN 26439, 8933) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NSPL 18283A-1 ✳T STEREO 1 E KT and NSPL 18283B-1 ✳T STEREO 1 H KT. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
