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John Williams Greatest Hits

by John Williams · 1974

13 pressings7 countriesBaroqueRomanticRenaissanceClassical

John Williams Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 John Williams Greatest Hits

11 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 7 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

1974
Label and catalog number
CBS Harmony 30051
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

CBS S 30051 A2 2 2 ARunout side A

CBS S 30051 B2 2 0 ARunout side B

S 30051 ALabels side A

S 30051 BLabels side B

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UK

1974
Label and catalog number
CBS Harmony S 30051CBS Harmony 30051
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

CBS S 30051 A3Runout, A-side stamped, Variant 1

CBS S 30051 A5Runout, A-side stamped, Variant 2

CBS S 30051 B3Runout, B-side stamped, Variant 1

CBS S 30051 B3Runout, A-side etched, Variant 2

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UK

1974
Label and catalog number
CBS Harmony S 30051
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

CBS S 30051 A5 3 0 ASide A runout

CBS-S-30051-B-3 4 BSide B runout

S 30051 A˚Side A label

S 30051 B˚Side B label

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Australia

1974
Label and catalog number
CBS Odyssey ODA-5069
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

(Side A Label): MX176602

(Side B Label): MX176603

(Side A, stamped): [triangle] MX176602-C ODA5069-1

(Side B, stamped): [triangle] MX176603-E ODA5069-2

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 13 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s11 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1974AustraliaCBS Odyssey ODA 5069First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974AustraliaCBS Odyssey ODA-5069First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1974BrazilCBS 160215First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974EuropeCBS Harmony CBS 30051First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974GreeceCBS S 30051First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974NetherlandsCBS Harmony CBS 30051First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974NetherlandsCBS Harmony CBS 30051First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974New ZealandCBS 30051 / Odyssey ODA 5069First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974UKCBS Harmony 30051First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1974UKCBS Harmony S 30051 / CBS Harmony 30051First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1974UKCBS Harmony S 30051First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
Year unknown2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?AustraliaCBS Odyssey ODA 5069LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo
?GreeceCBS S 30051LP, Compilation, RepressLP, Compilation, Repress

Tracklist

  1. A1Recuerdos De La Alhambra3:53
  2. A2Spanish Dance No. 54:19
  3. A3Miller's Dance2:17
  4. A4El Testamen De Amelia2:06
  5. A5Gavotte (4th Lute Suite)3:06
  6. Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto In D Major
  7. A6aI. Allegro Giusto
  8. A6bII. Largo
  9. A6cIII. Allegro
  10. —
  11. B1El Colibri1:10
  12. B2Sonata In E Major5:15
  13. B3Asturias6:17
  14. B4Ballet3:15
  15. B5La Volta1:22
  16. B6El Noy De La Mare2:46
  17. B7Vals Criollo2:24
  18. B8Fantasía Para Un Gentilhombre — Fantasía Canarios4:42

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of John Williams Greatest Hits are there?

13 vinyl pressings of John Williams Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries.

When was John Williams Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Australia, Brazil, Europe and more. One of them is CBS Harmony 30051.

How do I tell if my copy of John Williams Greatest Hits is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 30051, S 30051, ODA 5069, ODA-5069) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS S 30051 A2 2 2 A and CBS S 30051 B2 2 0 A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is John Williams 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.

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