US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11446 3 2 1Runout A
7 1144 7 2 111Runout B
7-11446Label A
7-11447◆Label B
Ernest TubbErnest Tubb's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Ernest Tubb's Greatest Hits
by Ernest Tubb · 1968
16 pressings2 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Ernest Tubb's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Ernest Tubb's Greatest Hits
6 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11446 1Side A, stamped
711447 1Side B, stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7_11446_2S IRunout side A
7_11447_1S IRunout side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5006
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 11446 T1Side A, stamped
MG 1147 T1Side B, stamped
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75006
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11446 ISide A, stamped
7 11447 ISide B, stamped
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11446 2
7 11447 1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Decca DL 75006First yearLP, Compilation, Album, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75006First yearLP, Compilation, Album, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75006First yearLP, Compilation, Album, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 5006First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75006First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75006First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-16 / MCA Records MCA 16LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-16 / MCA Coral MCA-16LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-16LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-16LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Decca DL 75006 / MCA Records MCA-16LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-16LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-16LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-16LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA-16LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 75006LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Walking The Floor Over You2:02
- A2Rainbow At Midnight3:06
- A3Let's Say Goodbye Like We Said Hello (In A Friendly Sort Of Way)2:27
- A4Another Story2:50
- A5Thanks A Lot2:30
- A6Half A Mind2:24
- B1I'll Get Along Somehow2:19
- B2Waltz Across Texas2:36
- B3It's Been So Long Darling2:45
- B4Mr. Juke Box2:17
- B5I Wonder Why You Said Goodbye2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ernest Tubb's Greatest Hits are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Ernest Tubb's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1968 and 1980.
When was Ernest Tubb's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 75006.
How do I tell if my copy of Ernest Tubb's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 75006, DL 5006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11446 3 2 1 and 7 1144 7 2 111. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ernest Tubb's 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.