Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1 C062-29 430 Q A
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic · Gatefold
Helmut ZachariasGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Helmut Zacharias · 1972
11 pressings7 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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
1 pressing came out in 1972, 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Columbia 1 C062-29 430 Q AFirst yearLP, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Australia | Columbia Q4-TWO-401 / Columbia Q4 TWO.401LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Spain | Odeon 1J 066-29430QLP, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | UK | Columbia TWO 401 / Columbia 1E 062 ◦ 29430LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | UK | Columbia Q4TWO 401 / Columbia 1E 062 ◦ 29430QLP, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Odeon SQ4-09LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Odeon SQ4-09LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Mexico | EMI QLEM-640LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Italy | Columbia 3C 062-29430LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Columbia 1 C062-29 430LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Columbia 1 C062-29 430LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is Like A Violin
- A2Ramona
- A3Ave Maria No Morro
- A4Wenn Der Weisse Flieder Wieder Blüht
- A5Felicidade (From "Black Orpheus)
- A6Traviata - Melody
- A7Fascination
- B1Violin Boogie
- B2Under The Linden Tree
- B3With You
- B4I Want To Be Happy
- B5Blue Blues
- B6Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom White
- B7Tokyo Melody
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1972 and 1978.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Columbia 1 C062-29 430 Q A.
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 1 C062-29 430 Q A) 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 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.
