US
1964- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4227
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Hank WilliamsThe Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2
Vinyl pressings
The Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2
by Hank Williams · 1964
12 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1964. 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 Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2
5 pressings came out in 1964, 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
1964- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4227
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-4227 SiDE-1 64-ST-390-RE-2Runout Side A (etched)
SE-4227 SiDE-2 64-ST-391-RE-1Runout Side B (etched)
SE-4227 SiDE-1 64-ST-390-RE-3Runout Side A (etched) Variant 1
SE-4227 SiDE-2 64-ST-391-RE-2Runout Side B (etched) Variant 1
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records SE-4227
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SE-4227 SiDE-1 64-ST-390Runout Side A (etched)
SE-4227 SiDE-2 64-ST-391Runout Side B (etched)
US
1964- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E-4227
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
E 4227 Side One mg 590Side A runout
mg 591-E 4227 Side TwoSide B runout
Canada
1964- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records E4227
- 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 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Canada | MGM Records E4227First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | MGM Records E-4227First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1964 | US | MGM Records SE-4227First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | MGM Records SE-4227First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | MGM Records E-4227First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Taiwan | Sun Shine Record SS-155LP, Album, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1967 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-373LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1969 | Taiwan | 中聲 CSJ-373LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | MGM Records SE-4227 / MGM Records SE 4227LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MGM Records SE-4227 / MGM Records SE 4227LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MGM Records SE-4227 / MGM Records SE 4227LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | MGM Records SE-4227 / MGM Records SE 4227LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Heart Would Know2:23
- A2Settin' The Woods On Fire2:33
- A3Lost Highway2:38
- A4Window Shopping2:29
- A5Howlin' At The Moon2:41
- A6Honky Tonk Blues2:08
- B1Mind Your Own Business2:52
- B2May You Never Be Alone2:38
- B3Mansion On The Hill2:31
- B4They'll Never Take Her Love From Me2:43
- B5You Win Again2:33
- B6Half As Much2:39
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1964 and 1969.
When was The Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1964, in US, Canada. One of them is MGM Records E-4227.
How do I tell if my copy of The Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use E-4227, SE-4227, E4227) 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 Very Best Of Hank Williams Volume 2 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.
