US
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3204
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Kim CarnesThe Best Of You
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of You
by Kim Carnes · 1982
16 pressings13 countriesCountry RockRockPopFolk
The Best Of You was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Best Of You
11 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 10 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMID 137
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMID-137-A1side A
AMID-137-B1side B
Argentina
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 80129
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37757
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-69877
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Japan
1982- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMP-28040
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | A&M Records 80129First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records L 37757First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records SP-69877First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28040First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28040First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Netherlands | A&M Records AMLH 63204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | South Africa | A&M Records SP 03204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Taiwan | Kolin KP-1034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMID 137First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-3204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-3204LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-3204LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Venezuela | A&M Records A&M-7.066First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | A&M Records 393 204-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Spain | A&M Records 393 204-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | A&M Records 148049LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1The Best Of You (Has Got The Best Of Me)3:08
- A2All He Did Was Tell Me Lies (To Try To Woo Me)4:02
- A3Sailin'4:28
- A4It's Not The Spotlight4:16
- A5Love Comes From Unexpected Places3:32
- B1You're A Part Of Me3:35
- B2Do You Love Her3:51
- B3Somewhere In The Night3:47
- B4Warm Love3:33
- B5He'll Come Home3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of You are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Best Of You are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was The Best Of You first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-3204.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of You is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SP-3204, AMID 137, 80129, L 37757) 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 The Best Of You 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.
