Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 046-78 036Capitol Records 2C 068-78 036
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
78036 - A1Runout Groove Side A
78036 - B1Runout Groove Side B
Eddie CochranTheir Finest Years: 1958 And 1956
Vinyl pressings
Their Finest Years: 1958 And 1956
by Eddie Cochran · 1981
13 pressings7 countriesRock & RollRockabillyRock
Their Finest Years: 1958 And 1956 was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Their Finest Years: 1958 And 1956
5 pressings came out in 1981, 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.
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 046-78 036
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
78036 - A1Runout Groove Side A
78036 - B1Runout Groove Side B
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 1A 046-78 036Capitol Records 2C 068-78 036
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
78036 - A1Runout Groove Side A
78036 - B1Runout Groove Side B
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-63018
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
STLU1-26209 1S 2Side A
STLU2-26209 1S 2Side B
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ECS-63018
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
STLU1-26209 1S 2Side A
STLU2-26209 1S 2Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 046-78 036 / Capitol Records 2C 068-78 036First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 046-78 036First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Europe | Capitol Records 1A 046-78 036 / Capitol Records 2C 068-78 036First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-63018First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-63018First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Portugal | Capitol Records 11C 078-78036LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-63018LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Canada | Starline SQ-12454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-2609571LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Capitol Records 062-2609571LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records SQ-12454 / Starline SQ-12454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Capitol Records SQ-12454 / Starline SQ-12454LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Spain | Capitol Records 056 79 5913 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- 1956
- A1Be-Bop-A-Lula2:34
- A2Woman Love2:32
- A3Race With The Devil2:00
- A4Gonna Back Up Baby2:20
- A5Blue Jean Bop2:20
- A6Who Slapped John1:56
- A7Important Words2:20
- A8Crazy Legs2:09
- 1958
- B1Summertime Blues1:53
- B2Jeannie, Jeannie, Jeannie2:20
- B3Love Again2:14
- B4C'Mon Everybody1:53
- B5Don't Ever Let Me Go2:10
- B6Pretty Girl1:47
- B7Teenage Heaven2:05
- B8I Remember (Recorded For The Movie "Go Johnny Go")2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Their Finest Years: 1958 And 1956 are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Their Finest Years: 1958 And 1956 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1981 and 1991.
When was Their Finest Years: 1958 And 1956 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Europe, Japan. One of them is Capitol Records 1A 046-78 036.
How do I tell if my copy of Their Finest Years: 1958 And 1956 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1A 046-78 036, ECS-63018) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 78036 - A1 and 78036 - B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Their Finest Years: 1958 And 1956 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.
