US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7000
- Format
- LP, Album · Waddell Press
- Runout / matrix
AL-7000 SA W -1 Wly Mastered By CapitolSide A
AL-7000 SB W -1 Wly Mastered By CapitolSide B
AL 7000 SASide A Label
AL 7000 SBSide B Label
Vinyl pressings
Muhammad Ali In "The Greatest" (Original Soundtrack)
by Mandrill · 1977
24 pressings18 countriesSoundtrackFunk / SoulStage & Screen
Muhammad Ali In "The Greatest" was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Muhammad Ali In "The Greatest"
21 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 16 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7000
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7000Arista 7000
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL-7000 SA -4 Wly Mastered By CapitolRunout side A, variant 1
AL-7000 SB -4 Wly Mastered By CapitolRunout side B, variant 1
33 AL-7000 SA M-2 -4 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A, variant 2
33 AL-7000 S B -4 Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7000
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 7000 SASide A
AL 7000 SBSide B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 7000
- Format
- LP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 7000 SALabel A
AL 7000 SBLabel B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Arista SPARTY 1013
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Arista AL 7000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | Arista ARL 33035First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Arista AL 7000First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Germany | Arista 1C 066-99 243 / EMI Electrola 1C 066-99 243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | India | Arista AL 7000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Arista 3C 064-99243First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-80893First yearLP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | Japan | Arista IES-80893First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Arista SLEM-725First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Arista AL 7000First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Arista AL 7000First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Portugal | Arista 8E 072 - 99 243First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Spain | Arista 10 C 062-099.243First yearLP | LP |
| 1977 | Taiwan | First Record FL-2884LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1977 | Turkey | Best Seller 86972First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ecuador | Arista 314-0004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Arista AL 7000LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1The Greatest Love Of All5:32
- A2I Always Knew I Had It In Me7:14
- A3Ali's Theme5:18
- B1Ali Bombaye (Zaire Chant) I3:42
- B2Ali Bombaye (Zaire Chant) II3:00
- B3The Greatest Love Of All3:14
- B4Variations On Theme2:34
- B5I Always Knew I Had It In Me5:21
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Muhammad Ali In "The Greatest" are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Muhammad Ali In "The Greatest" are listed here, from 18 countries.
When was Muhammad Ali In "The Greatest" first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Arista AL 7000.
How do I tell if my copy of Muhammad Ali In "The Greatest" is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 7000, SPARTY 1013, ARL 33035, 1C 066-99 243) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL-7000 SA W -1 Wly Mastered By Capitol and AL-7000 SB W -1 Wly Mastered By Capitol. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Muhammad Ali In "The Greatest" 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.
