Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 780 171-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 780171-1 A 2 XRunout, side A
R/S Alsdorf 780171-1 B 2 XRunout, side B
Otis ReddingThe Best Of Otis Redding
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Otis Redding
by Otis Redding · 1984
18 pressings6 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
The Best Of Otis Redding was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Otis Redding
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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.
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 780 171-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 780171-1 A 2 XSide 1, Runout
R/S Alsdorf 780171-1 A 3 XSide 2, Runout
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81282-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81282-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX210921 81282-1 SIDE ONERunout, side A
MX210222 81282-1 SIDE TWORunout, side B
MX210921Label, side A
MX210922Label, side B
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781282-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ATL 781282A CR410 W536Side 1 runout stamped
ATL 781282B CR410 W536Side 2 runout stamped
781282-1 S ASide 1 label
781282-1 S BSide 2 label
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781282-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label
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.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Atlantic 81282-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Australia | Atlantic 81282-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 780 171-1LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 780 171-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 780 171-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 780 171-1LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Atlantic 781282-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Greece | Atlantic 781282-1First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-7734LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-7734First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic A1-81282LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1986 | Australia | Atlantic 81282-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Atlantic 780171-1 / Atlantic 780 171-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Atlantic 780 171-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic 780 171-1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic 81282-1-YLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Atlantic 81282-1-YLP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Atlantic 81282-1-YLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mr. Pitiful2:36
- A2My Girl2:50
- A3Respect2:07
- A4I've Been Loving You Too Long3:14
- A5Love Man2:15
- A6Cigarettes And Coffee3:58
- B1(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction2:43
- B2Try A Little Tenderness3:48
- B3I Can't Turn You Loose2:35
- B4Hard To Handle2:14
- B5Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song)4:39
- B6(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay2:36
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Otis Redding are there?
18 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Otis Redding are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1984 and 1988.
When was The Best Of Otis Redding first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Europe, Australia, Greece, Japan. One of them is Atlantic 780 171-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Otis Redding is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 780 171-1, 81282-1, 781282-1, P-7734) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 780171-1 A 2 X and R/S Alsdorf 780171-1 B 2 X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Otis Redding 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.
