Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6369 807
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MX167821A Side
MX167822B Side
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Lobo
by Lobo · 1974
20 pressings6 countriesSoft RockPop RockRock
The Best Of Lobo was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Best Of Lobo
1 pressing came out in 1974, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Australia | Philips 6369 807First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Philips 6369 807LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Canada | Atlantic BT 89513LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1977 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1977 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1977 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1977 | US | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | South Korea | WEA OLW-407LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Atlantic BT 89513 / Big Tree Records BT 89513LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | Atlantic ATL 20 265LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Me And You And A Dog Named Boo2:57
- A2She Didn't Do Magic2:52
- A3I'm The Only One3:17
- A4A Simple Man3:05
- A5I'd Love You To Want Me4:06
- A6Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend3:38
- B1It Sure Took A Long, Long Time3:16
- B2How Can I Tell Her4:42
- B3There Ain't No Way3:14
- B4Standing At The End Of The Line3:50
- B5Rings3:24
- B6Don't Tell Me Goodnight3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Lobo are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Lobo are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1974 and 1986.
When was The Best Of Lobo first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in Australia. One of them is Philips 6369 807.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Lobo is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6369 807) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MX167821 and MX167822. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Lobo 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.
