US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-298Philips PHS-600-298
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS600298A-M1A runout stamped
PHS600298B-M1B runout stamped
Nina SimoneThe Best Of Nina Simone
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Nina Simone
by Nina Simone · 1969
15 pressings5 countriesSoul-JazzJazz
The Best Of Nina Simone 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 The Best Of Nina Simone
11 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Philips PL-2701
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-298Philips PHS-600-298
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PHS600298A-M1 1-11 MRSide A runout
PHS600298B-M1 11-1 MRSide B runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-298
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS600298A - M2 1-1 MRRunout Side A
PHS600298B - M2 1-1 MRRunout Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-298
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS-600-298-A-3Side A
PHS-600-298 B-CT4Side B
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Philips PHS 600-298Philips PHS-600-298
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PHS600298A-M1A runout stamped
PHS600298B-M1B runout stamped
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.
1960s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Australia | Philips PDS 325First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Australia | Philips PDS-325First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Canada | Philips PHS 600-298First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Philips PHS 600-298First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Philips PHS 600-298 / Philips PHS-600-298First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Philips PL-2701First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Philips PHS 600-298 / Philips PHS-600-298First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1969 | US | Philips PHS 600-298 / Philips PHS-600-298First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1969 | US | Philips PHS 600-298First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Philips PHS 600-298First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | UK | Philips SBL 7895 / Philips SBL.7895First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | UK | Philips TIME 10 / Philips 822 846-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Philips 822 846-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Mercury 822 846-1 / Philips 822 846-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Philips PHS 600-298LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1I Loves You Porgy (From "Porgy & Bess")2:18
- A2Mississippi Goddam4:45
- A3Sinnerman10:15
- A4See-Line Woman2:20
- B1I Put A Spell On You2:33
- B2Break Down And Let It All Out2:39
- B3Four Women4:20
- B4Wild Is The Wind6:53
- B5Pirate Jenny6:42
- B6Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Nina Simone are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Nina Simone are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1969 and 1985.
When was The Best Of Nina Simone first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Philips PHS 600-298.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Nina Simone is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PHS 600-298, PL-2701, SBL 7895, PDS 325) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PHS600298A-M1 and PHS600298B-M1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Nina Simone 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.
