Vinyl pressings
by Elton John · 1977
Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
39 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 21 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.
2-SET-B-7110-A-9Side A runout variant 1
2-SET-B-7110-B-7 MBπSide B runout variant 1
2-SET-B-7110-A-9 14 CSide A runout variant 2
2-SET-B 7110 B-13 MBπ ⋀Side B runout variant 2
†2SETB 7110-A†A-side label
†2SETB 7110-B†
2-SET-B-7110-A-12 2 C MBπ
2-SET-B 7110 B-14 MBπ C
2-SET-B-7110-A-10 :)Side A runout etched, variant 1
2-SET-B-7110-B-11 ⋀Side B runout etched, variant 1
2-SET-B-7110-A-9 3[90°rotated] ⋀Side A runout etched, variant 2
2-SET-B-7110-B-10 2[90°rotated] ⋀Side B runout etched, variant 2
2-SET-B-7110-A-8Side A runout Variant 1
2-SET-B-7110-B-8Side B runout Variant 1
2-SET-B-7110-A-7Side A runout Variant 2
2-SET-B-7110-B-5Side B runout Variant 2
2-SET-B-7110-A-1 ƱSide A: Runout etched
∴ 1Side A: Runout stamped
2-SET-B-7110-B-2 ƱSide B: Runout etched
∴ 1Side B: Runout stamped
2-SET-B-7110-A-1 Ʊ CSide A runout, variant 1
2 SET B 7110 B4 ⋀ MBSide B runout, variant 1
2-SET-B-7110-A-2 Ʊ 7 DSide A runout, variant 2
2 SETB 7110 B4 3 C MBπSide B runout, variant 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Unknown | DJM Records DJH 20520First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | DJM Records L 36307 / DJM Records DJH 20520First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Colombia | EMI 11546First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Europe | DJM Records DJH 20520First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | DJM Records 0064.208First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Greece | Columbia 14C 064-60557First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1977 | India | His Master's Voice DJH 2050First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1977 | Israel | DJM Records DJH 20520First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | DJM Records DJF 29520First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | DJM Records DJF 25013First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | DJM Records IFS-80945First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37216LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37216LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5225LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-37216LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | France | DJM Records 503012LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Portugal | DJM Records And Tapes MM - 8 019LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | South Korea | DJM Records OLE -339 / DJM Records DJH -20520LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-5225LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1690LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-1690LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1984 | Italy | DJM Records DJF 1151 / Musica DJF 1151LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Spain | DJM Records 826 786-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Spain | DJM Records 826 786-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Spain | DJM Records 826 786-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1996 | US | DCC Compact Classics LPZ-2018LP, Album, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australasia | DJM Records 825 486-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Australasia | DJM Records 825 486-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Bolivia | EMI International BOLP - 396LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-5225LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-3027LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | DJM Records 825 486-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | France | DJM Records 66088LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | DJM Records 825 486 1 / Polygram 825 486 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | DJM Records 825 486 1 / Polygram 825 486 1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| ? | Italy | Record Bazaar RB 357LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Japan | DJM Records 25PP-219LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | DJM Records 825 486-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Philippines | Parlophone DJH 20520LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Portugal | DJM Records 2PDJH 20520LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | South Korea | Stereophonic AKS 1097 / SH 1097LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
91 vinyl pressings of Elton John's Greatest Hits Volume II are listed here, from 32 countries, released between 1977 and 1996.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, South Africa, Australia and more. One of them is DJM Records DJH 20520, released September 1977.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DJH 20520, MCA-3027, ML 4133, L 36307) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2-SET-B-7110-A-9 and 2-SET-B-7110-B-7 MBπ. 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.
