US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2487
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Frankie Yankovic And His YanksFrankie Yankovic And His Yanks' Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks' Greatest Hits
by Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks · 1966
11 pressings2 countriesPolkaFolkWorld& Country
Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks' Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks' Greatest Hits
4 pressings came out in 1966, 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9287
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 112864A-Side Label
XSM 112865B-Side Label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2487
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2487
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia CL 2487First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2487First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 9287First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2487First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9287LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9287LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9287LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9287 / Columbia PC 9287LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 9287 / Columbia 9287LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 9287LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 9287 / Columbia 9287LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Skirt Waltz2:42
- A2Who Stole The Keeshka?2:03
- A3Hoop-Dee-Doo2:09
- A4Beer Barrel Polka2:28
- A5The Last Time I Saw Henry2:09
- A6Happy Time Polka2:00
- B1Milwaukee Polka2:17
- B2I've Got A Wife2:25
- B3Too Fat Polka2:15
- B4Just Because2:19
- B5Pennsylvania Polka2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks' Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks' Greatest Hits are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks' Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 2487.
How do I tell if my copy of Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks' Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 2487, CS 9287) 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 Frankie Yankovic And His Yanks' 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.