US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9605
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AL 9605 SASide 1 Label
AL 9605 SBSide 2 Label
Meco MonardoSwingtime's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Swingtime's Greatest Hits
by Meco Monardo · 1982
15 pressings12 countriesDiscoBig BandSwingJazz
Swingtime's 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 Swingtime's Greatest Hits
15 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.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9605
- Format
- LP, Album · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL-9605-SA-4 ∆25566 MASTERDISK BK A-3 ⟷Side A runout
AL-9605-SB-4 ∆25566-X MASTERDISK BK MASTERDISK A-3 ⟷Side B runout
AL 9605 SASide A label
AL 9605 SBSide B label
Australia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista RML 52020 (AL 9605)
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
Brazil
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 6399 390
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 9605
- Format
- LP, Album, Partially Mixed
- Runout / matrix
AL 9605 - A SNB230 DM1Side 1
AL 9605 -B SNB230 DM1Side 2
Ecuador
1982- Label and catalog number
- Arista 860026-6
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
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.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | Arista SUP 80197First yearLP, Promo · Promo | LP, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Australia | Arista RML 52020 (AL 9605)First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1982 | Brazil | Arista 6399 390First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1982 | Canada | Arista AL 9605First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Arista 860026-6First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 25RS-174First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Japan | Arista 25RS-174First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Arista LA-476 / Arista 204.818First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1982 | Mexico | Arista LA-First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 90035First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1982 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Arista AL 9605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ 135First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Spain | Arista I-204.589First yearLP, Album, Partially Mixed | LP, Album, Partially Mixed |
| 1982 | US | Arista AL 9605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | Arista AL 9605First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- Big Band Medley Part I
- Big Band Medley Part II
- B2Patricia/Cherry Pink And Apple Blossom White
- The Harry James Medley
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Swingtime's Greatest Hits are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Swingtime's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was Swingtime's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Australia, Brazil, Canada and more. One of them is Arista AL 9605.
How do I tell if my copy of Swingtime's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AL 9605, RML 52020 (AL 9605), 6399 390, 860026-6) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 9605 SA and AL 9605 SB. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Swingtime's 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.
