US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1078
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SRM-1-1078-CS-A5Side A
SRM-1-1078-CS-B6Side B
Johnny RodriguezThe Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez
by Johnny Rodriguez · 1976
10 pressings4 countriesCountryBalladHonky TonkPop
The Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 The Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez
8 pressings came out in 1976, 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1078
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 SRM-1-1078 CT-A1Side A etched
T1 SRM-1-1078 CT-B2Side B etched
SRM-1-1078-ASide A label
SRM-1-1078-BSide B label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1078
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 SRM-1-1078-CP-A3 BA Side Runout, etched
T1 SRM-1-1078-CP-B4 CB Side Runout, etched
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SRM-1-1078
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T1 SRM-1-1078-CT-H1 ARunout Ring Side 1 Etched (except A Pressed)
T1 SRM-1-1078-CT-B2 B2Runout Ring Side 2 Etched
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6338 677
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Mercury RJ-7166
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Australia | Mercury 6338 677First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7166First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Japan | Mercury RJ-7166First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | New Zealand | Mercury 6338 677First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1078First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1078First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1078LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1976 | US | Mercury SRM-1-1078First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Mercury SRM-1-1078LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1I Couldn't Be Here Without You2:40
- A2Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through)2:30
- A3Something2:49
- A4Faded Love2:57
- A5Ridin' My Thumb To Mexico2:05
- A6Born To Lose2:36
- A7I Just Can't Get Her Out Of My Mind2:32
- B1Love Put A Song In My Heart2:45
- B2Dance With Me (Just One More Time)2:30
- B3You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)2:17
- B4We're Over2:18
- B5Jealous Heart2:23
- B6Just Get Up And Close The Door1:58
- B7That's The Way Love Goes1:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was The Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in US, Australia, Japan, New Zealand. One of them is Mercury SRM-1-1078.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SRM-1-1078, 6338 677, RJ-7166) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SRM-1-1078-CS-A5 and SRM-1-1078-CS-B6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Greatest Hits Of Johnny Rodriguez 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.