Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS 83274
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Johnny CashGreatest Hits Volume 3
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits Volume 3
by Johnny Cash · 1978
10 pressings4 countriesFolkFolkWorld& Country
Greatest Hits Volume 3 was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Greatest Hits Volume 3
9 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Europe
1978- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 83274CBS KC 35637
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
OI-83274-IA-2Side A Runouts, stamped
OI-83274-IB-1 BSide A Runouts, stamped
CBS 83274-1Side A Center Label
CBS 83274-2Side B Center Label
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 35637
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
\ S PAL 35637-1BRunout Side A
\ S PBL 35637-1BRunout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 35637
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 35637-1B D PRunout Side A
PBL 35637-1C V PRunout Side B
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 35637
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute
- Runout / matrix
PBL 35637 - 1A [D]4 [⬭] T1Side A, etched, [] stamped
PBL 35637-1D [A]3 [()] T1Side B, etched, [] stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 35637
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
1 PAL 35637‑1C D DSide A, etched
PBL 35637‑1C BSide B, etched
AL 35637Side A, Label
BL 35637
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.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | CBS SBP237237First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS 83274First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Europe | CBS CBS 83274 / CBS KC 35637First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Columbia KC 35637First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia KC 35637First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia KC 35637First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia KC 35637First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | Columbia KC 35637First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Canada | Columbia KC 35637First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia KC 35637LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1There Ain't No Good Chain Gang3:15
- A2Oney2:58
- A3Any Old Wind That Blows2:46
- A4Old Time Feeling2:47
- A5I Would Like To See You Again2:51
- B1I Wish I Was Crazy Again2:41
- B2One Piece At A Time4:00
- B3After The Ball3:02
- B4Lady3:09
- B5It's All Over1:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits Volume 3 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits Volume 3 are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Greatest Hits Volume 3 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Europe, US, Canada, Australia. One of them is CBS 83274.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits Volume 3 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 83274, CBS 83274, KC 35637, SBP237237) 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 Greatest Hits Volume 3 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.
