US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6170
- Format
- LP, Album
Fats DominoHis Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
His Greatest Hits
by Fats Domino · 1986
11 pressings6 countriesRock & RollRhythm & BluesPiano BluesRock
His Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1986. 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 His Greatest Hits
7 pressings came out in 1986, 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.
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- Silver Eagle Records SE-1043
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SE 1043-1-AEtched side A
SE 1043-1-BEtched side B
SE 1043-2-CEtched side C
SE 1043-2-DEtched side D
US
1986- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-6170
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MCA-5599-ASR-4 [Artisan Drum] ◈-P-◈A side runout
MCA-5600-ASR-3 [Artisan Drum] ◈-P-◈B side runout
MCA5599A side label matrix
MCA5600B side label matrix
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- PolyTel 8292401
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- PolyTel 829 240 1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
829 240 1A SNB 230 EL (CR)Runout side A
829 240 1B SNB 230 EL (CR)Runout side B
Canada
1986- Label and catalog number
- Silver Eagle Records SE 1043
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Canada | PolyTel 8292401First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | PolyTel 829 240 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | Canada | Silver Eagle Records SE 1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-6170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | Silver Eagle Records SE-1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | US | MCA Records MCA-6170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1986 | USA & Canada | Silver Eagle Records SE 1043First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1987 | Canada | PolyTel 829240-1LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Warwick Records WW 2057LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Dino Music DIN-016 / Dino Music DIN 016LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Belgium | Skyline SL 804LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1My Girl Josephine1:49
- A2The Fat Man2:23
- A3I'm Gonna Be A Wheel Someday2:16
- A4Blue Monday2:35
- A5Jambalya (On The Bayou)4:40
- A6Blueberry Hill2:36
- A7Goin' To The River2:30
- A8I'm Ready1:55
- A9I Want To Walk You Home2:05
- A10Whole Lotta Loving1:45
- A11Poor Me3:29
- B1Ain't That It Shame2:39
- B2I Almost Lost My Mind3:29
- B3I'm In Love Again3:17
- B4I'm Walkin'2:46
- B5Walking To New Orleans2:23
- B6Let The Four Winds Blow4:22
- B7Shake, Rattle And Roll3:45
- B8My Toot Toot1:47
- B9I Can't Go On2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of His Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of His Greatest Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1986 and 1987.
When was His Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1986, in US, Canada, USA & Canada. One of them is MCA Records MCA-6170.
How do I tell if my copy of His Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MCA-6170, SE-1043, 8292401, 829 240 1) 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 His 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.
