US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1544
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLPS-50900-1ESide B (Stamped)
XLPS-50899-1AESide A (Stamped0
Mitch MillerMitch's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Mitch's Greatest Hits
by Mitch Miller · 1961
18 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningPop
Mitch's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Mitch's Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1961, 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1544
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1544
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1544
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP50899-1B HIISide A Runout
XLP50900-1B HISide B Runout
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1544
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Columbia CL 1544First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1544First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1544First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1544First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1961 | US | Columbia CL 1544First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CS 8638LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CS 8638LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | Canada | Columbia CS 8638LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8638LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1963 | US | Columbia CS 8638LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Netherlands | CBS S52416LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 1544LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 1544LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Spain | CBS S-62421LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10010LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | CBS Special Products P 18707LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1544LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10010LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1March From The River Kwai & Colonel Bogey2:21
- A2The Yellow Rose Of Texas3:00
- A3Sing Along2:43
- A4The Bowery Grenadiers2:21
- A5Song For A Summer Night3:08
- A6Silly Little Tune2:03
- B1The Children's Marching Song2:47
- B2Do-Re-Mi2:01
- B3Hey, Betty Martin2:33
- B4Bonnie Eloise3:01
- B5Walkin' Down To Washington2:28
- B6Hey Little Baby2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mitch's Greatest Hits are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Mitch's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1961 and 1967.
When was Mitch's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1544.
How do I tell if my copy of Mitch's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1544) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLPS-50900-1E and XLPS-50899-1AE. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mitch'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.