New Zealand
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records HMVNZ 15
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST1.12247 ASide 1 Etched
ST2-12247 BSide 2 Etched
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Little River Band · 1982
31 pressings17 countriesPop RockRockPop
Greatest Hits 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 Greatest Hits
19 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 12 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
- Capitol Records EST 12247
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12247
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12247Matrix side A
ST-2-12247Matrix side B
ST-1-12247 F-5#2 ─◁Runout side A, variant 1
ST-2-12247 F-4 ─◁Runout side B, variant 1
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12247
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12247Matrix side A
ST-2-12247Matrix side B
ST-1-12247 F-6 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A
ST-2-12247 F-4 MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-12247
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12247Matrix Side A
ST-2-12247Matrix Side B
ST-1-12247 F-5 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ WallyRunout Side A, etched [MASTERED BY CAPITOL, stamped]
ST-2-12247 F-4 MASTERED BY CAPITOL ─◁ WallyRunout Side B, etched [MASTERED BY CAPITOL, stamped]
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST-1-12247
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-1-12247 F5 Wally 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOL StampedSide 1
ST-2-12247 F5 Wally 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOL StampedSide 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records ST-12247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records ST 512247LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | France | Capitol Records 2C068-400.148First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | Capitol Records 54 4001481First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Capitol Records ECS-81542First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | Capitol Records HMVNZ 15First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Philippines | Capitol Records ST-12247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Singapore | Capitol Records ST - 12247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | South Africa | Capitol Records ST(L) 12247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Capitol Records 10C 064-400148 / Capitol Records ST-12247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Taiwan | New Aspect Records CR-1071LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1982 | UK | Capitol Records EST 12247First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST 512247LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST-12247LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | Capitol Records ST-12247First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | US | Friday Music FRM-12247LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 038-7460211LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Europe | Capitol Records 1C 064-86 632LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Capitol Records SN-16457LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1It's A Long Way There4:12
- A2Help Is On Its Way4:02
- A3Reminiscing4:11
- A4Man On Your Mind4:09
- A5The Other Guy2:49
- A6The Night Owls5:18
- B1Lonesome Loser3:55
- B2Take It Easy On Me3:45
- B3Down On The Border2:52
- B4Happy Anniversary4:03
- B5Lady4:54
- B6Cool Change5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
31 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1982 and 2019.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in New Zealand, UK, US, Canada and more. One of them is Capitol Records HMVNZ 15.
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 HMVNZ 15, EST 12247, ST-12247, ST-1-12247) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ST1.12247 A and ST2-12247 B. 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.
