Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 44 138
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
Manufactured in Germanystamped, both sides
44 138-A PF
44 138-B PF
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Fleetwood Mac
by Fleetwood Mac · 1972
17 pressings4 countriesBlues RockRock
The Best Of Fleetwood Mac was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 The Best Of Fleetwood Mac
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 44 138
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
Manufactured in Germanystamped, both sides
44 138-A PF
44 138-B PF
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records REP 44 138
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
44 138-A PFRunout side A
44 138-B PFRunout side B
Manufactured in GermanyRunout both sides, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 138First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 138First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1972 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 138First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 138LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | Reprise Records 30267 9LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44 138LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Reprise Records REP 44138LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Oh Well9:10
- A2Dragonfly2:46
- A3Rattlesnake Shake3:30
- A4World In Harmony3:25
- A5The Green Manalashi4:33
- B1Searching For Madge5:00
- B2Before The Beginning3:25
- B3The Purple Dancer5:39
- B4Fighting For Madge2:42
- B5Coming Your Way3:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Fleetwood Mac are there?
17 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Fleetwood Mac are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1972 and 1980.
When was The Best Of Fleetwood Mac first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Reprise Records REP 44 138.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Fleetwood Mac is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use REP 44 138) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Manufactured in Germany and 44 138-A PF. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Fleetwood Mac 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.
