US
1975- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP 2015
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEP 2015A JR 1Side A - variant 1
DEP 2015B JR 2Side B - variant 1
DEP 2015A JR 5Side A - variant 2
DEP 2015B JR 2Side B - variant 2
Kool & The GangGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Kool & The Gang · 1975
14 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkFunkJazzFunk / Soul
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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
13 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 8 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2015
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DEP 2015A JR 3 10Runout A variant 1
DEP 2015B JR 5 10Runout B variant 1
DEP 2015A JR 3Runout A variant 2
DEP 2015B JR 5Runout B variant 2
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2015
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- De-Lite Records DEP-2015
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
DEP 2015-ASide A label
DEP 2015-BSide B label
Side A: DEP 2015 A JR 6
Side B: DEP 2015 B JR
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310-401
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gothic Print Finishers Ltd.
- Runout / matrix
MELYS IBF 14 2310401 AV2 IB 1 2Side A runout
2 1MELXS IBC 2310601 B42Side B runout
UK
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2310-401
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · James Upton Ltd.
- Runout / matrix
2310401 A//2 IB 1 2 3 MELYS IBCSide A, stamped (MELYS IBC is etched)
2310401 B//2 11 7 MELYS IBCSide B, stamped (MELYS IBC is etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Canada | De-Lite Records 9088-2015First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | Polydor 2310 401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Japan | De-Lite Records ISS-80173First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Japan | De-Lite Records ISS-80173First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1975 | Mexico | Polydor 16147 / Polydor 2310 385First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Spain | Polydor 23 10 401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2310-401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | UK | Polydor 2310-401First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK & US | De-Lite Records DEP 2015First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | De-Lite Records DEP 2015First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2015First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2015First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | De-Lite Records DEP-2015First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Polydor 2310 401LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Funky Stuff2:59
- A2More Funky Stuff2:52
- A3Soul Vibrations4:42
- A4Jungle Boogie3:08
- A5Hollywood Swinging4:35
- B1Higher Plane4:51
- B2Music Is The Message5:45
- B3Rated X4:04
- B4Good Times4:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, UK, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is De-Lite Records DEP 2015.
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 DEP 2015, DEP-2015, 2310-401, 9088-2015) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DEP 2015A JR 1 and DEP 2015B JR 2. 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.
