US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2032Stax STS 2032
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SS-0141-2 M-PR T ISide A - Etched
SS-0142-1 M-PR T ISide B - Etched
SS-0414Label A
SS-0142Label B
Johnnie TaylorJohnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits
by Johnnie Taylor · 1970
10 pressings5 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunkFunk / Soul
Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits 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 Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits
8 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2032
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SS-0141-1 M-PR T ISide A - Etched
SS-0142-2 M-PR T ISide B - Etched
SS-0141Label A
SS-0142Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2032
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Sonic Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SS-0141 Mastercraft HC SON K-4435Side A Etched
SS-0142 Mastercraft HC SON K-4436Side B Etched
SS-0142Side A Label
SS-0141Side B Label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS-2032Stax STS 2032
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p SS-0141 M-P.R. cSide A - Etched
p SS-0142 M-P.R. l 3Side B - Etched
SS-0141Label A
SS-0142Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2032Stax STS-2032
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SS-0141Label A
SS-0142Label B
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stax STS 2032Stax STM-2032
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
T I SM-0143-1 M.P.R.Side One runout etched
T I SM-0144-2 M-PRSide Two runout etched
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | Stax STS 2032First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1970 | Spain | Stax S-21.280 / Stax S - 21.280First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Stax STS-2032 / Stax STS 2032First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Stax STS 2032 / Stax STS-2032First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Stax STS-2032First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | Stax STS-2032First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Stax STS 2032 / Stax STM-2032First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1970 | US | Stax STS-2032 / Stax STS 2032First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Stax 2325 017LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Stax 2362 015 / Stax 2362-015LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Steal Away3:15
- A2Who Can I Turn To4:30
- A3I Ain't Particular2:46
- A4Mr. Nobody Is Somebody2:55
- A5I Could Never Be President2:33
- A6Testify (I Wonna)4:01
- B1Who's Making Love2:47
- B2Love Bones3:17
- B3Hold On This Time2:20
- B4I'm Not The Same Person2:45
- B5Take Care Of Your Homework2:35
- B6Somebody's Sleeping In My Bed2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Canada, Spain. One of them is Stax STS-2032.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnnie Taylor's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use STS-2032, STS 2032, S-21.280) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SS-0141-2 M-PR T I and SS-0142-1 M-PR T I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Johnnie Taylor'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.
