US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABDP-4006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
T \ ABDP-4006-A ② D6Runout A
T \ ABDP-4006-B ① O5Runout B
ABDP-4006-ALabel A
ABDP-4006-BLabel B
Pat Boone16 Great Performances
Vinyl pressings
16 Great Performances
by Pat Boone · 1975
15 pressings11 countriesRock & RollRock
16 Great Performances was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 16 Great Performances
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-658
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABDP-4006
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
ABDP-4006-AMatrix Side A
ABDP-4006-BMatrix Side B
T\ ABDP-4006-A ①Runout Side A, Etched
T\ ABDP-4006-B ①Runout Side B, Etched
Australia
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 658-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records 9022-4006
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Jamaica
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records MCA-658
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Australia | MCA Records 658-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Canada | ABC Records 9022-4006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Jamaica | MCA Records MCA-658First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Mexico | MCA Records ML-5222First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABDP-4006First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | ABC Records ABDP-4006First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | US | MCA Records MCA-658First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Venezuela | Paramount Records PAS-25026First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSABC 70765 / ABC Records ABDP-4006First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Brazil | Pick 308.0023LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Portugal | Movieplay MP-6.046 / ABC Records MP-6.046LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | South Korea | ABC Records OLE-213LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Greece | MCA Records 14C 062-64401LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Greece | MCA Records 4006LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | MCA Records 201.819LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Forbid Me2:14
- A2Friendly Persuasion2:53
- A3Bernadine2:09
- A4I Almost Lost My Mind2:34
- A5April Love2:39
- A6Ain't That A Shame2:23
- A7I'm Waiting Just For You2:15
- A8Why Baby Why1:57
- B1Love Letters In The Sand2:12
- B2Speedy Gonzales2:30
- B3Anastasia2:56
- B4Stagger Lee2:23
- B5He's Got The Whole World In His Hands1:56
- B6Tenderly3:12
- B7Remember You're Mine2:14
- B8There's A Gold Mine In The Sky2:22
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 16 Great Performances are there?
15 vinyl pressings of 16 Great Performances are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1975 and 1981.
When was 16 Great Performances first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Australia, Canada, Jamaica and more. One of them is ABC Records ABDP-4006.
How do I tell if my copy of 16 Great Performances is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABDP-4006, MCA-658, 658-1, 9022-4006) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T \ ABDP-4006-A ② D6 and T \ ABDP-4006-B ① O5. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 16 Great Performances 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.
