UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prince Buster SMLP 12-170
- Format
- LP, Album
John HoltJon Holts Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Jon Holts Greatest Hits
by John Holt · 1972
10 pressings2 countriesReggaeReggae
Jon Holts 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 Jon Holts Greatest Hits
6 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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
- Prince Buster SMLP 12-170
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMLP + 12 + 170 + ARun-out side A, stamped
SMLP + 12 + 170 + BRun-out side B, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prince Buster SMLP 12-170
- Format
- LP, Album · Colour Variations
- Runout / matrix
SMLP + 12 + 170 + AMachine stamped
SMLP + 12 + 170 + BMachine stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prince Buster SMLP 12-170Prince Buster MLP 12 170
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SMLP + 12 + 170 + ARun-out side A, stamped
SMLP + 12 + 170 + BRun-out side B, stamped
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prince Buster SMLP 12-170Melodisc SMLP 12-170
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Orange & Black Label
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Prince Buster SMLP 12-170
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LP Side - 1
LP Side - 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | UK | Prince Buster SMLP 12-170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Prince Buster SMLP 12-170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Prince Buster SMLP 12-170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Prince Buster SMLP 12-170 / Prince Buster MLP 12 170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Prince Buster SMLP 12-170 / Melodisc SMLP 12-170First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | Prince Buster SMLP 12-170First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Melodisc SMLP 12-170 / Melodisc MLP 12 170LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Prince Buster PBLP 12170LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
| ? | Jamaica | Prince BusterLP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Melodisc SMLP 12-170 / Melodisc MLP 12 170LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Get Ready
- A2First Time
- A3Oh Girl
- A4For Your Love
- A5My Love
- B1Rain From The Skies
- B2Close To Me
- B3I'm Not A King
- B4If I Ruled The World
- B5Love (Version)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Jon Holts Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Jon Holts Greatest Hits are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1972 and 1980.
When was Jon Holts Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK. One of them is Prince Buster SMLP 12-170.
How do I tell if my copy of Jon Holts Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SMLP 12-170) 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 Jon Holts 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.
