US
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9351
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Little Jimmy DickensGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Little Jimmy Dickens · 1966
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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
9 pressings came out in 1966, 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
September 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 9351
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XSM114255-1B PSide A runout
XSM114256-2A PSide B runout
XSM 114255Label Side A
XSM 114256Label Side B
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2551
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2551
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o XLP112453-iB I AIIII
o XLP112454-iB I T IIIIC
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia Special Products C 11238
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
November 1966- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 2551
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
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.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia CS 9351First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | CBS S 62 859 / CBS CS 9351First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia Special Products C 11238First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 9351First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CS 9351First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Columbia CL 2551First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2551First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2551First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1966 | US | Columbia CL 2551First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10106LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Take An Old Cold Tater And Wait2:48
- A2May The Bird Of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose2:28
- A3He Knocked Me Right Out Of The Box1:58
- A4When The Ship Hit The Sand2:06
- A5Truck Load Of Starvin' Kangaroos2:13
- A6A-Sleepin' At The Foot Of The Bed2:44
- B1Out Behind The Barn2:09
- B2Night Train To Memphis2:13
- B3Fire Ball Mail2:09
- B4Wabash Cannon Ball2:26
- B5You All Come2:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada, Germany. One of them is Columbia CS 9351, released September 1966.
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 CS 9351, CL 2551, C 11238, S 62 859) 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 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.