US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2796Starline SW 2796
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW-1-2796-A1 IAM [in triangle]Side A
SW-2-2796-B2 IAM [in triangle]Side B
Jackie GleasonThe Best Of Jackie Gleason
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Jackie Gleason
by Jackie Gleason · 1968
11 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningSpoken WordJazzNon-Music
The Best Of Jackie Gleason 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 Jackie Gleason
6 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 3 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
- Capitol Records SW 2796Starline SW 2796
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SW1-2796-A4 #2 0Side A runout, stamped with "#2" etched
SW1-2796-B5 0Side B runout, stamped
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SW 2796
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Starline SW-2796Starline SW 2796
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records W 2796, W-2796
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- Starline SW-2796Starline SW 2796
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SW1-2796Side A label
SW2-2796Side B label
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Capitol Records SW 2796First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Starline SW-2796 / Starline SW 2796First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Capitol Records W 2796, W-2796First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Starline SW-2796 / Starline SW 2796First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SW 2796 / Starline SW 2796First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Capitol Records SW 2796 / Starline SW 2796First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-2796LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records W 2796 / Starline W 2796LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SM-2796LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 2796 / Starline SW 2796LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SW 2796 / Starline SW 2796LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Alone Together3:02
- A2More (Mondo Cane)2:50
- A3How Sweet It Is2:40
- A4Apology At Bedtime (Monologue)4:21
- A5La La La La La La La La2:11
- B1Call Me Irresponsible3:33
- B2I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face2:49
- B3You're Driving Me Crazy2:40
- B4To A Sleeping Beauty (Monologue)5:06
- B5Melancholy Serenade3:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Jackie Gleason are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Jackie Gleason are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Best Of Jackie Gleason first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Australia, Canada. One of them is Capitol Records SW 2796.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Jackie Gleason is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SW 2796, SW-2796, W 2796, W-2796) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SW-1-2796-A1 IAM [in triangle] and SW-2-2796-B2 IAM [in triangle]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Jackie Gleason 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.
