US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SJ-12353
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SJ-1-12353 F-3 #2 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side A, etched
SJ-2-12353 #1 F-1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Juice Newton · 1984
20 pressings12 countriesPop RockCountry RockRockFolk
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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
16 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 12 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SJ-12353
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12353 F-5 #2 · ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLA Side Runout, Variant 1
ST-2-12353 F-6 · ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLB Side Runout, Variant 1
ST-1-12353 F-3 #2 · ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLA Side Runout, Variant 2
ST-2-12353 F-1· ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLB Side Runout, Variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SJ-12353
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12353-G9 I MASTERED BY CAPITOL [SRC logo]
SJ-2-12353-G7 MASTERED BY CAPITOL [SRC logo]
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 260163
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12353
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Barbados
1984- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records SJ-12353
- 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records ST 260163First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Australia | Capitol Records ST-12353First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Barbados | Capitol Records SJ-12353First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records SJ-512353LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records SJ-12353First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064 2601631First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | India | Capitol Records SJ-12353First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81668First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81668First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Capitol Records SLEM-1213First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Portugal | Capitol Records 2601631First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Capitol Records ST-12353First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(L) 7123531First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | South Korea | Capitol Records OLE-535First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records SJ-12353First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Angel Of The Morning4:10
- A2Love's Been A Little Bit Hard On Me3:12
- A3Heart Of The Night4:06
- A4Ride 'Em Cowboy3:30
- A5The Sweetest Thing (I've Ever Known)4:04
- B1Queen Of Hearts3:23
- B2Break It To Me Gently4:00
- B3I'm Gonna Be Strong3:36
- B4Shot Full Of Love3:22
- B5Tell Her No3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1984 and 1986.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, Australia, Barbados, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records SJ-12353.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SJ-12353, ST 260163, ST-12353, 1C 064 2601631) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SJ-1-12353 F-3 #2 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0 and SJ-2-12353 #1 F-1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
