US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36394
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Mahavishnu OrchestraThe Best Of The Mahavishnu Orchestra
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of The Mahavishnu Orchestra
by Mahavishnu Orchestra · 1980
15 pressings9 countriesFusionJazz
The Best Of The Mahavishnu Orchestra was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 The Mahavishnu Orchestra
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 9 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36394
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 36394-1BSide A Runout, stamped
BL 36394-1ASide B Runout, stamped
AL 36394Side A Label
BL 36394Side B Label
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84232
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237464
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS 225152
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 84232CBS 84232
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-84232-1A-1 AL 36394-1A B USPHRunout side A
01-84232-1B-1 BL 36394-1G A USPHRunout side B
CBS 84232-1Label side A
CBS 84232-2Label side B
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS SBP 237464First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Brazil | CBS 225152First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Europe | CBS CBS 84232 / CBS 84232First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Greece | CBS CBS 84232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Israel | CBS CBS 32164First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 1888First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Spain | CBS S 84232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | CBS CBS 84232First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36394First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36394First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS CJ2LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32164LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32164LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | CBS CBS 32164LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 36394LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Birds Of Fire5:42
- A2Open Country Joy3:54
- A3Wings Of Karma6:10
- A4Sister Andrea8:45
- B1The Dance Of The Maya7:15
- B2Meeting Of The Spirits6:49
- B3Lila's Dance5:35
- B4Be Happy3:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Mahavishnu Orchestra are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Mahavishnu Orchestra are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was The Best Of The Mahavishnu Orchestra first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Columbia JC 36394.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of The Mahavishnu Orchestra is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 36394, CBS 84232, SBP 237464, 225152) 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 The Best Of The Mahavishnu Orchestra 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.
