Vinyl pressings
by Neil Diamond · 1982
12 Greatest Hits, Vol. II 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.
26 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 17 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.
AL 38068Side A
BL 38068Side B
PAL 38068 1BC TML-S PSide A - Etched (TML-S - Stamped), variant 1
PBL38068 1BK TML-S PSide B - Etched (TML-S - Stamped), variant 1
PAL 38068 1C TML-S 0Side A Runout, Variant 1 Etched (TML-S - Stamped)
PBL 38068 1D TML X 0Side B Runout, Variant 1- Etched
PAL 38068 1D TMLXSide A Runout, Variant 2 (etched)
PBL 38068 1A TMLXSide B Runout, Variant 2 (etched)
PAL 38068 1BD M G1 TML-M D15Side A Runout, Variant 1 - Etched, exc. M and TML-M stamped
PBL 38068 1CD E G1 TML-M F9Side B Runout, Variant 1 - Etched, exc. E and TML-M stamped
PAL 38068 1BE G1 TML-S F5Side A Runout, Variant 2 - Etched, exc. TML-S stamped
PBL 38068 1CC D G1 TML-X A8Side B Runout, Variant 2 - Etched, exc. D and TML-X stamped
0 IT PAL 38068 1AG TML-M 7BSide A Etched, exc. 0 TML-M B Stamped
0 IT PBL 38068 1E TML-M ⋀ 0Side B Etched, exc. 0 TML-M ⋀ Stamped
AL 38068Side A Label
BL 38068Side B Label
AL 38068Side A
BL 38068Side B
G1 PAL 38068 IN TML-S C PSide A - Etched (TML-S - Stamped)
G1 PBL38068 IN TML-S C3Side B - Etched (TML-S - Stamped)
G1 PAL 38608-1J TML-S B 26Side A runout
G1 PBL 38068 1N TML-S C 22Side B runout
AL 38068Side A label
BL 38068Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | Columbia 20.301First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Australia | CBS SBP 237776First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Colombia | CBS 14-1591First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBS 85844 / CBS TC 38068First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS CBS 85844 / CBS 85844First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | CBS 85844 / CBS CBS 85844First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Greece | CBS CBS 85844 / CBS CBS 85844First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 2367First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5759First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5759First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | New Zealand | CBS SBP 237776First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Peru | CBS S.E. 8551First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Portugal | CBS 85844First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | South Africa | CBS DNW 2765First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | CBS S 85844First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Ireland | CBS 85844LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Ireland | CBS 85844LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Columbia HC 48068LP, Remastered, Compilation | LP, Remastered, Compilation |
32 vinyl pressings of 12 Greatest Hits, Vol. II are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, UK, Canada, Argentina and more. One of them is Columbia TC 38068.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TC 38068, CBS 85844, TCX 38068, 20.301) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 38068 and BL 38068. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
