US
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sound Stage 7 KZ 31916
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S1 AL 31916-1C o M A 2Runout A
S BL 31916 1C o MPaul A6Runout B
AL 31916Label A
BL 31916Label B
Joe SimonJoe Simon's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Joe Simon's Greatest Hits
by Joe Simon · 1972
10 pressings8 countriesFunk / Soul
Joe Simon's Greatest Hits 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 Joe Simon's Greatest Hits
4 pressings came out in 1972, 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
1972- Label and catalog number
- Sound Stage 7 ZX 31916, AL 3196
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1972- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KZ 31916
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AL 31916A side
BL 31916B side
Venezuela
1972- Label and catalog number
- Monument LPS-88.109
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KZ 31916First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Sound Stage 7 KZ 31916First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Sound Stage 7 ZX 31916, AL 3196First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Venezuela | Monument LPS-88.109First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Germany | Monument SLP 31 916LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Italy | Monument SLP ST 75036 / Monument KZ 31916LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Yugoslavia | Monument MNT 65419 / Suzy Records MNT 65419LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Europe | Monument MNT 65419 / Monument MNT S-65419LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | Monument MNT 65419 / Monument MNT S-65419LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Monument MNT 65419 / Monument S MNT 65419LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Misty Blue3:02
- A2Farther On Down The Road3:05
- A3Teenager's Prayer2:26
- A4Moon Walk Part 1 & Part 25:52
- A5Put Your Trust In Me (Depend On Me)1:58
- B1It's Hard To Get Along2:56
- B2Hangin' On2:45
- B3The Chokin' Kind2:38
- B4Message From Maria3:20
- B5My Special Prayer2:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joe Simon's Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Joe Simon's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1972 and 1974.
When was Joe Simon's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, Canada, Venezuela. One of them is Sound Stage 7 KZ 31916.
How do I tell if my copy of Joe Simon's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KZ 31916, ZX 31916, AL 3196, LPS-88.109) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S1 AL 31916-1C o M A 2 and S BL 31916 1C o MPaul A6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joe Simon'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.
