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Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits

by Olivia Newton-John · 1977

79 pressings35 countriesCountry RockPop RockRockPop

Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits

37 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 22 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.

UK

1977
Label and catalog number
EMI EMA 785EMI OC 064-60 069
Format
LP, Compilation · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

YAX 5367 - 1 NICK W PO 3Side A runout, variant 1

YAX 5368 - 1 MASTERED BY NICK W MG 3Side B runout, variant 1

YAX 5367 - 1 NICK W AA 3Side A runout, variant 2

YAX 5368 - 1 MASTERED BY NICK W TA 2Side B runout, variant 2

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UK

1977
Label and catalog number
EMI EMA 785EMI OC 064-60 069
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
Runout / matrix

YAX 5367 - 1 NICK WSide A runout, stamped/etched

YAX 5368 - 1 MASTERED BY NICK WSide B runout, stamped/etched

YAX.5367Side A label

YAX.5368Side B label

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA-3028
Format
LP, Compilation · Gloversville Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

MCA 1352 W4 [⧈-G-⧈]Variant 1, Side A runout

MCA 1353 W4 [⧈-G-⧈]Variant 1, Side B runout

MCA 1352 W4 [⧈-G-⧈]Variant 2, Side A runout

MCA 1353 W-7 [⧈-G-⧈] LB 3Variant 2, Side B runout

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA-3028
Format
LP, Compilation · Pinckneyville Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

MCA 1352 W2 ◈-P-◈ KCSide A runout etched, except ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 1

MCA 1353 W-6 ◈-P-◈ LBSide B runout etched, except ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 1

MCA 1352 W2 ◈-P-◈ KCIISide A runout etched, except ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 2

MCA 1353 W-6 ◈-P-◈ LBI̶I̶I̶I̶I̶Side B runout etched, except ◈-P-◈ stamped, variant 2

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA-3028
Format
LP, Compilation · Gloversville Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

MCA 1352 W2 ◈-G-◈ KCSide A runout etched, except ◈-G-◈ stamped, variant 1

MCA 1353 W-6 ◈-G-◈ LBSide B runout etched, except ◈-G-◈ stamped, variant 1

MCA 1352 W2 ◈-G-◈ KCIISide A runout etched, except ◈-G-◈ stamped, variant 2

MCA 1353 W-6 ◈-G-◈ LBI̶I̶I̶I̶I̶Side B runout etched, except ◈-G-◈ stamped, variant 2

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US

1977
Label and catalog number
MCA Records MCA-3028
Format
LP, Compilation · Pinckneyville Pressing, Gatefold
Runout / matrix

MCA 1352 W2 ◈-P-◈ IIII/ KCSide A runout

MCA 1353 W5 ◈-P-◈ LB IIII/ IISide B runout

MCA 1352 W2 ◈-P-◈ IIII/ KC A 5Side A runout, Variant 1

MCA 1353 W-5 LB ◈-P-◈-||||/: (the diagonal line goes across the four vertical lines)Side B runout, Variant 1

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Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 79 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s55 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977ArgentinaEMI 6176First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977AustraliaInterfusion L 36449 / Interfusion L-36,449First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977AustraliaInterfusion L 364 49First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977AustraliaInterfusion L 36449 / Interfusion L-36,449First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977BrazilEMI EMC-8036First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977CanadaMCA Records MCA-5226LP, Reissue, CompilationLP, Reissue, Compilation
1977CanadaMCA Records MCA-3028First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977CanadaMCA Records MCA-3028First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977CanadaMCA Records MCA-3028First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977CanadaMCA Records MCA-3028First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977CanadaMCA Records MCA-3028First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977ChileEMI 5186First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977ColombiaEMI 11568First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1977GermanyEMI 1C 064-60 069 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-60 069First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1977GermanyEMI Electrola 1C 064-60 069LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing
All 55 pressings from the 1970s
1980s7 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1980CanadaMCA Records MCA-5226LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1980USMCA Records MCA-5226LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA-3028LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA-5226LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA-5226 / MCA Records MCA-3028LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA-3028LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
1980USMCA Records MCA-3028LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
2020s3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2022EuropePrimary Wave Music ONJ9031LP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered
2022USHand Drawn Pressing HDP 8449LP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressingLP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing · Test pressing
2022USPrimary Wave Music ONJ9031LP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, RemasteredLP, Compilation, Deluxe Edition, Reissue, Remastered
Year unknown14 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?BarbadosEMI EMA 785LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?CanadaMCA Records MCA-3028LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?CanadaMCA Records MCA-3028LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?ChileEMI 5186LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?EuropeEMI 1C064-60069LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?EuropeEMI 1A 064-60069LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?EuropeEMI 1C 064-60 069LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?EuropeEMI 1A 064 60069LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?EuropeEMI 5C 062-60069 / EMI 1A 064-60069LP, Compilation, Reissue, StereoLP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo
?KenyaEMI EMA 785 / EMI OC 064-60 069LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?PhilippinesEMI EMA 785LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
?RhodesiaEMI EMCJ (D) 5115LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?UKEMI EMA 785LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
?UKEMI EMA 785 / EMI OC 064-60 069LP, Compilation, Repress, StereoLP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo

Tracklist

  1. A1Changes
  2. A2If Not For You
  3. A3Let Me Be There
  4. A4If You Love Me (Let Me Know)
  5. A5I Honestly Love You
  6. A6Have You Never Been Mellow
  7. B1Please Mr. Please
  8. B2Take Me Home Country Roads
  9. B3Let It Shine
  10. B4Banks Of The Ohio
  11. B5Don't Stop Believin'
  12. B6Sam

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits are there?

79 vinyl pressings of Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 35 countries, released between 1977 and 2022.

When was Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is EMI EMA 785.

How do I tell if my copy of Olivia Newton-John's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMA 785, MCA-3028, 6176, L 36449) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX 5367 - 1 NICK W PO 3 and YAX 5368 - 1 MASTERED BY NICK W MG 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Olivia Newton-John'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.

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