US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20621Mercury MG-20621
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MG 20621A MS1Side A runout
MG 20621B MS2Side B runout
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by George Jones · 1961
20 pressings3 countriesCountryHonky TonkNoveltyPop
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Greatest Hits
7 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20621
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG 20621A M1 T A(no crossbar) II (hash marks)Side 1 (all stamped except hashmarks)
MG 20621B M1 A(no crossbar) IIIIIIII (hash marks)Side (all stamped except hashmarks)
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60621
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-60621Mercury SR 60621
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60621 A M1 HTHB|A-side runout
SR 60621 B M1 HTHB||B-side runout
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20621
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60621Mercury SR-60621
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60621-A MS1Side 1 Runout
SR 60621-B MS1Side 2 Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Mercury MG 20621First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20621 / Mercury MG-20621First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20621First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20621First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR-60621First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury MG 20621LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR-60621 / Mercury SR 60621First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Mercury SR 60621 / Mercury SR-60621First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | Canada | Mercury 6338 973LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | US | Mercury ML-8014LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 025 MCYLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 125 025 MCLLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60621LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Mercury ML-8014LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60621LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury 60621 / Mercury SR 60621LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury ML-8014LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20621 / Mercury MG-20621LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Mercury SR-60621LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury SR 60621LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1White Lightning2:42
- A2Treasure Of Love2:17
- A3Hearts In My Dream2:24
- A4Why Baby Why2:11
- A5Color Of The Blues2:40
- B1The Window Up Above2:31
- B2Tall Tall Trees2:20
- B3Tender Years2:18
- B4Who Shot Sam2:19
- B5Accidentally On Purpose2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1961 and 1979.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 20621.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 20621, SR-60621, SR 60621) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MG 20621A MS1 and MG 20621B MS2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
