UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELLS 262
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Gary GlitterGary Glitter's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Gary Glitter's Greatest Hits
by Gary Glitter · 1975
18 pressings16 countriesRock & RollGlamRock
Gary Glitter's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Gary Glitter's Greatest Hits
14 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Australia
July 1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELLS-101
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BELLS-101 A YOSX 435Side A runout stamped
BELLS-101 B YOSX 436Side B runout stamped
Argentina
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 6156Bell Records BELLS 262
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BELLS 262 A
BELLS 262 B
Belgium
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 4C 064 - 96605
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records 1C 062-96 605EMI Electrola 1C 062-96 605
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Ireland
1975- Label and catalog number
- Bell Records BELLS 262
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
BELLS 262 A - 1U 1Side A Stamped
BELLS 262 B - 1U 1Side B Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Argentina | Bell Records 6156First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Argentina | Bell Records 6156 / Bell Records BELLS 262First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Belgium | Bell Records 4C 064 - 96605First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | Bell Records 1C 062-96 605 / EMI Electrola 1C 062-96 605First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Ireland | Bell Records BELLS 262First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Italy | Bell Records 3C 064 - 96605First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Arista IES-80529First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | Arista IES-80529First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Netherlands | Bell Records 5 C052-96605 / EMI Electrola 5C 052-96605First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Bell Records SBLL 6103First yearLP, Compilation, Misprint | LP, Compilation, Misprint |
| 1975 | Portugal | Bell Records 8E 062 96605 / Bell Records 8E 062 - 96 605First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | South Africa | Bell Records BLPJ(L) 2006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Bell Records BELLS 262First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Australia | Bell Records BELLS-101First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Brazil | Bell Records BEL-262 / Bell Records BLL-36014LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Rock And Roll Part 2
- A2I'm The Leader Of The Gang (I Am)
- A3I Didn't Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock And Roll)
- A4Hello! Hello! I'm Back Again
- A5Do You Wanna Touch Me? (Oh Yeah!)
- A6I Love You Love Me Love
- B1Remember Me This Way
- B2Always Yours
- B3Oh Yes! You're Beautiful
- B4Love Like You And Me
- B5Doing All Right With The Boys
- B6Papa Oom Mow Mow
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Gary Glitter's Greatest Hits are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Gary Glitter's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Gary Glitter's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, Argentina, Belgium and more. One of them is Bell Records BELLS 262.
How do I tell if my copy of Gary Glitter's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BELLS 262, BELLS-101, 6156, 4C 064 - 96605) 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 Gary Glitter'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.
