US
June 1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1810
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
I 39542 WS1810A -1D O ASide A runout, etched
I 39543 WS1818B-1D O Δ 5Side B runout, etched
Ike & Tina TurnerGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Ike & Tina Turner · 1969
19 pressings9 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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
7 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 6 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1810
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
UK
December 1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WS 1810Warner Bros. Seven Arts Records Ltd. WS 1810
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WS 1810 A1 -◊ H
WS 1810 B1 -◊ H
Italy
October 7, 1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WLS 1810
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Stereomono
- Runout / matrix
9WE - 1810 - 1 L - 7 - 10 -69
9WE - 1810 - 2 L - 7 - 10 -69
Australia
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1810
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records WS 1810
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
39542Side A Label
39543Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1810First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records WS 1810First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WBS 1810First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1810LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1810First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records ST-92023 / Warner Bros. Records ST-92023LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. Records WS 1810LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1810First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records WLS 1810First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WS 1810 / Warner Bros. Seven Arts Records Ltd. WS 1810First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | UK | Warner Bros. Records K 36001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Venezuela | Warner Bros. Records 150.009 / Warner Bros. Records LP-150.009LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | Warner Bros. Records K 36001 / Warner Bros. Records 36001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | Warner Bros. Records 36001 / Warner Bros. Records WB-36001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | Warner Bros. Records 36001 / Warner Bros. Records WB-36001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS 1810LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1975 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records WS-1810LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Greece | WEA WS 36001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records ST-92028 / Warner Bros. Seven Arts Records Ltd. WS 1810LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Tell The Truth2:20
- A2Good Times2:35
- A3You Are My Sunshine3:05
- A4It's All Over3:15
- A5All I Can Do Is Cry5:30
- B1Something's Got A Hold On Me3:16
- B2Early In The Mornin'2:12
- B3I Can't Stop Loving You3:35
- B4Somebody (Somewhere) Needs You3:35
- B5A Fool For You5:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1975.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Italy, Australia and more. One of them is Warner Bros. - Seven Arts Records WS 1810, released June 1969.
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 WS 1810, WLS 1810, WBS 1810) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, I 39542 WS1810A -1D O A and I 39543 WS1818B-1D O Δ 5. 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.
