US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pinckneyville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11458 6A side runout stamped
7 11459 6B side runout stamped
7-11458A side center label
7-11459B side center label
Kitty WellsKitty Wells' Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Kitty Wells' Greatest Hits
by Kitty Wells · 1968
28 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Kitty Wells' Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Kitty Wells' Greatest Hits
8 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11458 3Side A stamped runout
7 11459 2Side B stamped runout
7-11458Side A label
7-11459Side B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11458 3Side A stamped runout
7 11459 2Side B stamped runout
7-11458Side A label
7-11459Side B label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7-11458-1S +1 D2A side runout stamped
7-11459-2S A 3 +1B side runout stamped
7-11458A side center label
7-11459B side center label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 5001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 75001
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Gloversville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
7 11458 6A side runout stamped
7 11459 6B side runout stamped
7-11458A side center label
7-11459B side center label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | Decca DL 75001 / Decca DL7-5001First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Decca DL 75001 / Decca DL 7-5001First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75001First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75001First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 5001First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75001First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75001First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 75001First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Unknown | Not On Label CLP 15588LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Unknown | Gusto Records CLP-15588LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-121 / Decca DL-75001LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Canada | MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | US | MCA Coral MCA-121LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records MAPS 2790LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 75001 / Decca DL 7-5001LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | MCA Records MCA 121 / MCA Records MCA-121LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 75001LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Coral COPS 2790LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 75001LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 75001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Decca DL 75001LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels2:38
- A2This White Circle2:47
- A3Mommy For A Day2:25
- A4Release Me2:11
- A5I Gave My Wedding Dress Away2:57
- A6Amigo's Guitar2:36
- B1Heartbreak U.S.A.2:35
- B2I'll Repossess My Heart2:00
- B3Password2:30
- B4Searching (For Someone Like You)2:27
- B5Making Believe2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kitty Wells' Greatest Hits are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Kitty Wells' Greatest Hits are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1968 and 1980.
When was Kitty Wells' Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada. One of them is Decca DL 75001.
How do I tell if my copy of Kitty Wells' Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 75001, DL 5001) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11458 6 and 7 11459 6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kitty Wells' 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.
