Europe
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 69096
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Johnny NashJohnny Nash's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Johnny Nash's Greatest Hits
by Johnny Nash · 1974
12 pressings10 countriesReggaeSoulVocalReggae
Johnny Nash's 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 Johnny Nash's Greatest Hits
9 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 69096CBS CBS 69096
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CBS.S.69096.A2Side A Runout, Stamped
CBS.S.69096.B2Side B Runout, Stamped
S 69096 ASide A Label
S 69096 BSide B Label
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 69096CBS S 69096
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-69096-A2 1 3 ΛSide 1 runout, stamped
CBS-S-69096-B2 1 2 ΛSide 2 runout, stamped
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS 69096CBS CBS 69096
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · label variation
- Runout / matrix
CBS.S.69096.A2Side A Runout, Stamped
CBS.S.69096.B2Side B Runout, Stamped
S 69096 ASide A Label
S 69096 BSide B Label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony JJSL 30084
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- Columbia ES 90335
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | Columbia ES 90335First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Europe | CBS CBS 69096First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Jamaica | Federal 69096First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 69096First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Epic SBPC 474269 / CBS s 69096First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | CBS 69096 / CBS CBS 69096First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | CBS CBS 69096 / CBS S 69096First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | CBS 69096 / CBS CBS 69096First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1974 | US | CBS/Sony JJSL 30084First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | South Africa | CBS ASF.1836LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Spain | CBS CBS S 80729LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Australia | CBS SBP 234771LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1I Can See Clearly Now2:44
- A2Hold Me Tight2:45
- A3There Are More Questions Than Answers2:42
- A4Cupid3:30
- A5Guava Jelly3:11
- A6Nice Time2:27
- A7My Merry Go Round2:54
- B1Stir It Up3:09
- B2You Got Soul2:40
- B3Loving You2:42
- B4Ooh What A Feeling3:15
- B5Let's Move And Groove Together3:30
- B6Groovin'1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Johnny Nash's Greatest Hits are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Johnny Nash's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1974 and 1976.
When was Johnny Nash's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Europe, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is CBS CBS 69096.
How do I tell if my copy of Johnny Nash's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 69096, 69096, JJSL 30084, ES 90335) 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 Johnny Nash'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.
