US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79269
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79269A XSV124846-1A ᴘ C2
VSD-79269B XSV124847-1A ᴘ A3
Ian & SylviaThe Best Of Ian & Sylvia
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Ian & Sylvia
by Ian & Sylvia · 1968
13 pressings5 countriesFolkPopFolkWorld
The Best Of Ian & Sylvia was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Best Of Ian & Sylvia
11 pressings came out in 1968, 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.
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79269
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79269
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSV124846-1B V SD 79269 ASide A Runout, Stamped
o XSV124847-1C V SD 79269 BSide B Runout, Stamped
1 ƧBoth Sides, Etched
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VRS-9269
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
UK
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard SVRL.19004
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Vanguard VSD-79269
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VSD-79269-AxSide A runout
VSD-79269-BxSide B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Vanguard VSD-79269First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Vanguard VSD-79269First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | Canada | Vanguard VSD 79269First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Vanguard VSD-79269First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | Canada | Vanguard VSD-79269First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | Canada | Vanguard VSD-79269First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | UK | Vanguard SVRL.19004First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Vanguard VSD-79269First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Vanguard VSD-79269First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Vanguard VSD-79269First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1968 | US | Vanguard VRS-9269First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Vanguard VSD-79269LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Vanguard LDVS 17150LP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1You Were On My Mind2:45
- A2So Much For Dreaming3:00
- A3Early Morning Rain3:55
- A4Four Rode By2:49
- A5Un Canadien Errant2:55
- A624 Hours From Tulsa3:00
- B1Changes3:31
- B2C.C. Rider2:52
- B3Darcy Farrow3:30
- B4Catfish Blues3:40
- B5V'la Le Bon Vent1:48
- B6Four Strong Winds3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Ian & Sylvia are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Ian & Sylvia are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1968 and 1981.
When was The Best Of Ian & Sylvia first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, UK, Australia, Canada. One of them is Vanguard VSD-79269.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Ian & Sylvia is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VSD-79269, VRS-9269, SVRL.19004, VSD 79269) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VSD-79269A XSV124846-1A ᴘ C2 and VSD-79269B XSV124847-1A ᴘ A3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Ian & Sylvia 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.
