Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AFL1-2798
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AFL1-2798A-1 TXRunout side A
AFL1-2798B-1 TXRunout side B
AFL1-2798 ALabel side A
AFL1-2798 BLabel side B
Harry NilssonGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Harry Nilsson · 1978
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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
6 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 12798
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Black Labels
- Runout / matrix
RCA PL-12798-A PFRunout Side A etched
RCA PL-12798-B2 PF.Runout Side B etched
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL 12798
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Orange Labels
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL - 12798RCA PL-12798
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PL 12798-A//36215-1-yRunout Side A etched
PL 12798-B//36216-1-yRunout Side B etched
Netherlands
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA PL - 12798RCA PL-12798
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PL 12798-A//36215-1-yRunout Side A etched
PL 12798-B//36216-1-yRunout Side B etched
Spain
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA NL - 82798RCA PL - 12798
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Canada | RCA Victor AFL1-2798First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA PL 12798First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA PL 12798First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Netherlands | RCA PL - 12798 / RCA PL-12798First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Netherlands | RCA PL - 12798 / RCA PL-12798First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA NL - 82798 / RCA PL - 12798First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | RCA Victor AFL1-2798LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4451LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Spain | RCA NL - 82798LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | RCA NL-82798LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | RCA NL-82798LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor R 130344LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Everybody's Talkin'2:41
- A2Without Her2:18
- A3One2:18
- A4I Guess The Lord Must Be In New York City2:44
- A5Me And My Arrow2:04
- A6Coconut3:48
- B1Without You3:17
- B2Jump Into The Fire3:37
- B3Spaceman3:33
- B4Remember Christmas4:06
- B5As Time Goes By2:52
- B6Daybreak2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Canada, Germany, Netherlands, Spain. One of them is RCA Victor AFL1-2798.
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 AFL1-2798, PL 12798, PL - 12798, NL - 82798) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AFL1-2798A-1 TX and AFL1-2798B-1 TX. 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.
