US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3589
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS-3589A Side: Center Label
KS-3589B Side: Center Label
Mel TillisMel Tillis' Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits
by Mel Tillis · 1969
11 pressings2 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits
3 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3589
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T 1 KS9 3589-A-51Side 1 T is stamped, the rest is etched
T 1 KS9 3589-B-51Side 2 T is stamped, the rest is etched
KS-3589A Side: Center Label
KS-3589B Side: Center Label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- Kapp Records KS-3589
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
KS 9 3589 ALabel side A
KS 9 3589 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | Kapp Records KS-3589First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Kapp Records KS-3589First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Kapp Records KS-3589First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-66LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-66LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | MCA Records MCA-66LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Kapp Records KS-3589LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Kapp Records ST-93736LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-66LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-66LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Kapp Records KS-3589LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1These Lonely Hands Of Mine2:35
- A2Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town2:45
- A3Something Special2:11
- A4I Haven't Seen Mary In Years2:30
- A5All Right (I'll Sign The Papers)2:26
- A6Who's Julie2:40
- B1Old Faithful2:33
- B2Goodbye Wheeling2:18
- B3Life Turned Her That Way2:18
- B4Destroyed By Man2:16
- B5Stateside2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1969 and 1977.
When was Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Canada. One of them is Kapp Records KS-3589.
How do I tell if my copy of Mel Tillis' Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KS-3589) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, KS-3589 and KS-3589. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mel Tillis' 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.