US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-88001
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Johnnie TaylorChronicle - The Twenty Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Chronicle - The Twenty Greatest Hits
by Johnnie Taylor · 1977
14 pressings8 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Chronicle - The Twenty Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Chronicle - The Twenty Greatest Hits
9 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 5 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-88001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P STX88001A X —..— FML 10677DT ACCRPPIT#1Runout A
P STX88001B X —..— FML 10677DT ACCRPPIT#1Runout B
STX88001 C X —..— FML 10677DT ACCRPPIT#1Runout C
P STX88001D X —..— FML 10777DT ACCRPPIT#1Runout D
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX 8801
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MU - STX 8801 A DTV MPORunout A etched
MU - STX 8801 B DTV MPORunout B etched
MU - STX 8801 C DTV MPORunout C etched
MU - STX 8801 D DTV MPORunout D etched
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-88001
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STX-88001-AMatrix A, on label
STX-88001-BMatrix B, on label
STX-88001-CMatrix C, on label
STX-88001-DMatrix D, on label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax STX-88001
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Monarch Pressing, Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
STX-88001-AMatrix A, on label
STX-88001-BMatrix B, on label
STX-88001-CMatrix C, on label
STX-88001-DMatrix D, on label
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Stax L45793/4
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Stax L45793/4First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Stax STX 88009First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | Stax STX-88001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Stax 5N 156N-60320/21 / Stax 5N 156-60320First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-88001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-88001First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX 8801First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-88001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Stax STX-88001First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | UK | Stax STM 7001 / Stax OC 056-60 264LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | UK | Stax STM 7002 / Stax OC 054-60 526LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Greece | Stax STX-8803LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | South Korea | Yeh Eum Records Co., Ltd. YFJL-672LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1993 | South Korea | Stax F 60 006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Who's Makin' Love2:47
- A2Take Care Of Your Homework2:37
- A3Testify (I Wonna)4:03
- A4I Could Never Be President2:16
- A5Love Bones4:05
- B1Steal Away3:27
- B2I Am Somebody, Part I3:20
- B3Jody's Got Your Girl And Gone2:59
- B4I Don't Wanna Lose You4:00
- B5Hijackin' Love3:17
- C1Standing In For Jody3:56
- C2Doing My Own Thing, Part I3:40
- C3Stop Doggin' Me4:11
- C4I Believe In You (You Believe In Me)5:05
- C5Cheaper To Keep Her3:26
- D1We're Getting Careless With Our Love4:01
- D2I've Been Born Again3:19
- D3It's September3:31
- D4Try Me Tonight3:19
- D5Just Keep On Lovin' Me2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Chronicle - The Twenty Greatest Hits are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Chronicle - The Twenty Greatest Hits are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1993.
When was Chronicle - The Twenty Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Stax STX-88001.
How do I tell if my copy of Chronicle - The Twenty Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STX-88001, STX 8801, L45793/4, STX 88009) 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 Chronicle - The Twenty 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.
