Rhodesia
1975- Label and catalog number
- CTI Records KL 871
- Format
- LP, Compilation
George BensonThe Best Of George Benson
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of George Benson
by George Benson · 1975
12 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzSmooth JazzJazz-FunkJazz
The Best Of George Benson 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 The Best Of George Benson
1 pressing came out in 1975, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Rhodesia | CTI Records KL 871First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | CTI Records 0063.035LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | CTI Records 0063.035LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | CTI Records 0063.035LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | CTI Records GSL 28LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | CTI Records GSL28LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | CTI Records 2409 219 / Polydor 2409 219LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 56 041LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | CTI Records 63 035LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | CTI Records 0063.35LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | CTI Records SPELP 53LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | CTI Records 0063 035LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1White Rabbit6:55
- A2Somewhere In The East6:05
- A3Take Five7:07
- B1California Dreaming7:15
- B2Body Talk8:20
- B3Full Compass5:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of George Benson are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Best Of George Benson are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1975 and 1984.
When was The Best Of George Benson first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Rhodesia. One of them is CTI Records KL 871.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of George Benson is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KL 871) 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 The Best Of George Benson 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.
