US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7457
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
PRLP 7457 A VAN GERDERetched side A
PRLP 7457 B VAN GERDERetched side B
Miles DavisGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Miles Davis · 1967
11 pressings3 countriesBopHard BopJazz
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1967, 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.
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7457
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7457SABA PRST 7457
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · remastered
Italy
1967- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7457
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1967- Label and catalog number
- Prestige PR 7457
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
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.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Germany | Prestige PR 7457First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | Germany | Prestige PR 7457First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1967 | Germany | Prestige PR 7457 / SABA PRST 7457First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Italy | Prestige PR 7457First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Prestige PR 7457LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Prestige PR 7457First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Prestige 0041.105LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7457LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7457LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige PR 7457LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
| ? | US | Prestige P 7457LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Remastered, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Solar4:38
- A2Walkin'13:18
- A3Conception3:38
- B1When Lights Are Low3:22
- B2Bags' Groove11:12
- B3If I Were A Bell8:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Germany, Italy. One of them is Prestige PR 7457.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PR 7457) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PRLP 7457 A VAN GERDER and PRLP 7457 B VAN GERDER. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
