UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- SagaPan 6313Saga SAGA 6313
- Format
- LP
Jimi HendrixJimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1)
Vinyl pressings
Jimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1)
by Jimi Hendrix · 1972
16 pressings3 countriesBlues RockPsychedelic RockGarage RockAcid Rock
Jimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1) 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 Jimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1)
14 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- SagaPan 6313Saga SAGA 6313
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- SagaPan 6313SagaPan PAN 6313
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAN 6313ASide A Runout etched
PAN 6313BSide B Runout etched
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- SagaPan 6313SagaPan Saga 6313
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAN 6313A-2 2A Side Etch
PAN 6313 B-2B Side Etch
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- SagaPan 6313SagaPan SAGA 6313
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAN 6313A-2 3A-Side Runout, Etched
6313 BB-Side Runout, Etched
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- SagaPan 6313Saga SAGA 6313
- Format
- LP, Album · yellow label
- Runout / matrix
PAN 6313 A-2 3etched in runout side 1
6313 Betched in runout side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3271 / SagaPan SM 3271First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3271 / SagaPan SM 3271First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3271 / SagaPan SM 3271First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3271 / SagaPan SM 3271First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3271 / SagaPan SM 3271First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3271 / SagaPan SM 3271First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | SagaPan 6313 / Saga SAGA 6313First yearLP | LP |
| 1972 | UK | SagaPan 6313 / Saga SAGA 6313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | SagaPan 6313 / SagaPan PAN 6313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | SagaPan 6313 / SagaPan Saga 6313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | SagaPan 6313 / SagaPan SAGA 6313First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | SagaPan 6313 / Saga SAGA 6313First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3271 / SagaPan SM 3271First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Italy | Joker SM 3271 / SagaPan SM 3271First yearLP | LP |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Switzerland | Blue Vox BV 13-LPLP | LP |
| 1985 | Italy | International Joker Production MC 3271LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1She Went To Bed With My Guitar
- A2Free Thunder
- A3Cave Man Bells
- B1Strokin' A Lady On Each Hip
- B2Baby Chicken Strut
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1) are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Jimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1) are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 1985.
When was Jimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1) first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Italy. One of them is SagaPan 6313.
How do I tell if my copy of Jimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1) is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6313, SM 3271) 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 Jimi Hendrix At His Best (Volume 1) 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.
