US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 7517
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XXSM151377-1DSide A
XXSM151378-1ESide B
XSM 151377Side A (label)
XSM 151378Side B (label)
Georges BizetGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Georges Bizet · 1970
11 pressings6 countriesRomanticClassical
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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
2 pressings came out in 1970, 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Masterworks MS 7517
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XSM 151377Side A (label)
XSM 151378Side B (label)
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7517First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Columbia Masterworks MS 7517First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia Masterworks MS 7517LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Israel | CBS Harmony S 30011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS Harmony S 30011LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Netherlands | CBS Harmony S 30011LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | CBS Harmony S 30011LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Canada | CBS Masterworks XM 7517LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | CBS Masterworks M 39453LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1986 | Netherlands | CBS Special Products LSP 15840 / CBS LSP 15840LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS Masterworks S30011 / CBS Masterworks S 30011LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Auszuge Aus "Carmen"-Toreromarsch2:30
- A2Habanera1:55
- A3Marsch Der Contrebandieros4:38
- A4Seguidilla1:56
- A5Blumenarie4:01
- A6Les Voici3:57
- A7Intermezzo2:22
- A8Les Dragons D'Alcala1:53
- A9Arie Der Micaela5:45
- B1Danse Boheme Aus "Carmen Suite" Nr. 24:20
- B2Hor Ich Die Stimmen Im Traum4:58
- B3L'Arlesienne-Suite Nr. 1: Overture, Menuett, Adagietto, Carillon15:37
- B4L'Arlesienne-Suite Nr. 2 Farandole3:16
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1988.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US. One of them is Columbia Masterworks MS 7517.
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 MS 7517) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XXSM151377-1D and XXSM151378-1E. 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.
