US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9517
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Ken GriffinKen Griffin's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Ken Griffin's Greatest Hits
by Ken Griffin · 1967
10 pressings5 countriesPop
Ken Griffin's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Ken Griffin's Greatest Hits
4 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 2 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9517
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XSM118744-1A pRunout, Stamped, Side A
o XSM118745-1A pRunout, Stamped, Side B
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9517
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1967- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9517
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CS 9517First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Canada | Columbia CS 9517First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9517First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Columbia CS 9517First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Embassy S EMB 31099 / Embassy EMB 31099LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Embassy S 31513LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP-233489LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 9517LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473481LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 2717LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1You Can't Be True, Dear2:27
- A2The Syncopated Clock2:25
- A3Love Letters In The Sand1:54
- A4My Happiness2:24
- A5April In Portugal (The Whisp'ring Serenade)2:13
- A6Cruising Down The River2:18
- B1Now Is The Hour (Maori Farewell Song)2:38
- B2The Anniversary Waltz2:44
- B3The Bells Of St. Mary's2:33
- B4Harbor Lights2:38
- B5Sleepy Time Gal2:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ken Griffin's Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Ken Griffin's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1977.
When was Ken Griffin's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CS 9517.
How do I tell if my copy of Ken Griffin's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CS 9517) 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 Ken Griffin'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.