Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA CL 42727RCA International CL 42727
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CL-42727-A/1 Manufactured In Germany S-IRunout side A
CL-42727-B Manufactured In Germany S-IRunout side B
Jefferson AirplaneThe Best Of Jefferson Airplane
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Jefferson Airplane
by Jefferson Airplane · 1978
10 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockRock
The Best Of Jefferson Airplane 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 The Best Of Jefferson Airplane
6 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA CL 42727RCA International CL 42727
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CL-42727-A/1 Manufactured In Germany S-IRunout side A
CL-42727-B Manufactured In Germany S-IRunout side B
CL 42 727-ALabel side A
CL 42 727-BLabel side B
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA NL 42727
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HKAY 32056Label side A
HKAY 32057Label side B
South Africa
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA 38-632
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
38-632A DO3Side A
38-632B DO3Side B
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA CL 42727
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
CL-42727-A/1 Manufactured In Germanystamped on Side 1
S-Ietched on Side 1
CL-42727-B Manufactured In Germanystamped on Side 2
S-Ietched on Side 2
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- RCA NL 42727
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
HKAY 32056 1S SM A1 Δ P 16Runout side A
HKAY 32056 1S SM A1 Δ P 2Runout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | RCA CL 42727 / RCA International CL 42727First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | RCA CL 42727 / RCA International CL 42727First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA NL 42727First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA CL 42727First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Italy | RCA NL 42727First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | South Africa | RCA 38-632First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | RCA International INTS 5030 / RCA International NL 42727LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA International NL 89186 / RCA NL 89186LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA International NL 89186 / RCA NL 89186LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | RCA International INTS 5030LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Blues From An Airplane2:10
- A2White Rabbit2:31
- A3Somebody To Love2:57
- A4The Ballad Of You & Me & Pooneil4:31
- A5Crown Of Creation2:55
- A6Plastic Fantastic Flower3:44
- A7Volunteers2:04
- B1When The Earth Moves Again3:53
- B2Aerie (Gang Of Eagles)3:50
- B3Milk Train3:25
- B4Have You Seen The Saucers4:15
- B5Mexico2:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Jefferson Airplane are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Jefferson Airplane are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1978 and 1985.
When was The Best Of Jefferson Airplane first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, Italy, South Africa. One of them is RCA CL 42727.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Jefferson Airplane is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 42727, NL 42727, 38-632) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL-42727-A/1 Manufactured In Germany S-I and CL-42727-B Manufactured In Germany S-I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Jefferson Airplane 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.
