US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60802
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2/60802 A 2 MR IIIA-Side Runout Stamp [MR III Etched]
2/60802 B 2 MRB-Side Runout Stamp [MR Etched]
Leroy Van DykeThe Great Hits Of
Vinyl pressings
The Great Hits Of
by Leroy Van Dyke · 1963
15 pressings3 countriesCountryPopFolkWorld
The Great Hits Of was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Great Hits Of
12 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 3 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20802
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Black Labels
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60802
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60802-A- M1 HSide A [stamped]
SR 60802-B- M1 HSide B [stamped]
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60802
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60802-A- M1 FSide A [stamped]
SR 60802-B- M1 FSide B [stamped]
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 60802Mercury SR-60802
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 60802-A- M1 IF
SR 60802-B- M1 R1
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 20802
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Black Labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury SR-C60802-AFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury MG 20802 / Mercury MG-C20802First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury MG-20802(C) / Mercury MG 20802First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Mercury MG 20802First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60802First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20802First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60802First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60802First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury SR 60802 / Mercury SR-60802First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Mercury MG 20802First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | USA & Canada | Mercury MG20802 / Mercury MG-20802First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | USA & Canada | Mercury MG20802 / Mercury MG-20802First yearLP, Mono · Mono | LP, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury SR 60802LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Mercury SR 60802LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Mercury MG 20802LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Walk On By2:20
- A2Dim Dark Corner2:11
- A3Black Cloud2:12
- A4Big Man In A Big House2:35
- A5The Other Boys Are Talking2:18
- B1Auctioneer2:54
- B2Five Steps Away2:41
- B3Be A Good Girl (Til I Get Back In Town)2:03
- B4If A Woman Answers (Hang Up The Phone)2:17
- B5I Sat Back And Let It Happen2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Great Hits Of are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Great Hits Of are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was The Great Hits Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, Canada, USA & Canada. One of them is Mercury SR 60802.
How do I tell if my copy of The Great Hits Of is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SR 60802, MG 20802, SR-C60802-A, MG-20802(C)) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2/60802 A 2 MR III and 2/60802 B 2 MR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Great Hits Of 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.