US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-450
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-450-W3#3Variant: Side 1
ST-2-450-W3#4Variant: Side 2
ST 1-450Matrix side A, on label
ST 2-450Matrix side B, on label
Joe SouthJoe South's Greatest Hits Vol. I
Vinyl pressings
Joe South's Greatest Hits Vol. I
by Joe South · 1970
19 pressings6 countriesSoulSouthern RockRockFolk
Joe South's Greatest Hits Vol. I was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 South's Greatest Hits Vol. I
11 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 4 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-450
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-450
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-450-W3 #2 ─◁Runout Side A, etched
ST-2-450-W3 #3 ─◁Runout Side B, etched
ST 1-450Label Side A
ST 2-450Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-450
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST1 450 A1 # 1 0Side A Etched [0 Stamped]
ST2 450 A1 #3 0Side B Etched [0 Stamped
ST 1-450Side A Label
ST 2-450Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-450
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-450-A3. 1 ✲Runout Side A [Etched], 1 ✲ [Stamped]
ST-2-450-A3. 1 ✲Runout Side B [Etched], 1 ✲ [Stamped]
ST 1-450Label Side A
ST 2-450Label Side B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-450
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-450-W3 #2 ─◁Runout Side A, etched
ST-2-450-W3 #3 ─◁Runout Side B, etched
ST 1-450Label Side A
ST 2-450Label Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Capitol Records ST 450 / Capitol Records ST.450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-450 / Capitol Records ST-8-0450LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Capitol Records ST-450First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 048-51851 / Emidisc 5 C 048 - 51 851LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SM-450LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | Capitol Records SM-450LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 1 C 048 - 51 851 / Music For Pleasure 1 C 048 - 51 851LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Capitol Records 038 EVC 81 784LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Games People Play3:33
- A2Hush3:45
- A3Children3:15
- A4These Are Not My People2:31
- A5I Knew You When2:58
- B1Walk A Mile In My Shoes4:05
- B2Don't It Want To Make You Go Home3:24
- B3Down In The Boondocks2:30
- B4Birds Of A Feather4:20
- B5The Greatest Love2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Joe South's Greatest Hits Vol. I are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Joe South's Greatest Hits Vol. I are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1970 and 1977.
When was Joe South's Greatest Hits Vol. I first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand. One of them is Capitol Records ST-450.
How do I tell if my copy of Joe South's Greatest Hits Vol. I is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST-450, ST 450) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST-1-450-W3#3 and ST-2-450-W3#4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Joe South's Greatest Hits Vol. I 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.