Canada
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1228
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XLP43845-1ASide A runout variant 1
XLP43816-1DSide B runout variant 1
XLP43845-1A IIASide A runout variant 2
XLP43846-1D Ⅱ IIIISide B runout variant 2
Jo StaffordJo's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Jo's Greatest Hits
by Jo Stafford · 1958
10 pressings5 countriesBalladJazzPop
Jo's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Jo's Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1958, 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.
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1228
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1228
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XLP43845-1B IH
XLP-43846-1B IH
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1228
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XLP43845-1L AII
XLP43846-1J AIIIIII T
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1228
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Canada | Columbia CL 1228First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1228First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1228First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1228First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1228First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1960s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Netherlands | CBS P 62438LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1966 | UK | CBS RM 52334 / Realm RM 52334LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 596LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1228LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1228LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Jambalaya
- A2Keep It A Secret
- A3Teach Me Tonight
- A4It Is No Secret
- A5Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai)
- A6Tennessee Waltz
- B1You Belong To Me
- B2Make Love To Me!
- B3Shrimp Boats
- B4Stardust
- B5If
- B6If You've Got The Money, I've Got The Time
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jo's Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jo's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1958 and 1977.
When was Jo's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in Canada, US. One of them is Columbia CL 1228.
How do I tell if my copy of Jo's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1228) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP43845-1A and XLP43816-1D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Jo's 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.
