Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- MP Records 33007
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Mahalia Jackson20 Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
20 Greatest Hits
by Mahalia Jackson · 1983
12 pressings3 countriesGospelFunk / Soul
20 Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 20 Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1983, 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.
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Lotus LOP 14027
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- MP Records MP 666.009
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
~~ MP 666 009 ARunout side A
~~ MP 666 009 BRunout side B
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Lotus LOP 14027
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MP 666OO GASide A
MP 66600 GBSide B
Netherlands
1983- Label and catalog number
- MP Records MP 666.009
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | MP Records 33007First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | Lotus LOP 14027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | MP Records MP 666.009First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Italy | Lotus LOP 14027First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Netherlands | MP Records MP 666.009First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Astan 20120LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Astan 20120LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Italy | Deja Vu DVLP 2006 / Deja Vu DV LP 2006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Italy | Deja Vu DVLP 2006 / Deja Vu DV LP 2006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Italy | Deja Vu DVLP 2006LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | Italy | World Star Collection 20003LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Tobacco Road B / 2658 / Astan 20120LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
- A2Even Me
- A3City Called Heaven
- A4Get Away Jordan
- A5The Last Mile On The Way
- A6Bless This House
- A7Walkin' To Jerusalem
- A8I Bow On My Knees
- A9My Story
- A10Jesus Is With Me
- B1I Believe
- B2Go Tell It On The Mountain
- B3In The Upper Room Pt. 1 & Pt. 2
- B4Run All The Way
- B5Dig A Little Deeper
- B6The Lord Prayer
- B7Come To Jesus
- B8He's My Light
- B9It Is No Secret
- B10Hands Of God
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 20 Greatest Hits are there?
12 vinyl pressings of 20 Greatest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1983 and 1987.
When was 20 Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Germany, Italy, Netherlands. One of them is MP Records 33007.
How do I tell if my copy of 20 Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 33007, LOP 14027, MP 666.009) 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 20 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.
