UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64543
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Paul WilliamsThe Best Of Paul Williams
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Paul Williams
by Paul Williams · 1974
14 pressings8 countriesSoft RockRock
The Best Of Paul Williams was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Paul Williams
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLH 64543
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AMLH-64543-A1Run Out, Side A, Stamped
AMLH 64543 ̷A̷ 2 B2 ToneRun Out, Side B, Etched / B2 Stamped
AMLH-64543-AOn Label, Side A
AMLH-64543-BOn Label, Side B
Argentina
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 6098
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
4823Side A
4824Side B
Australia
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L-35.665
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-4543
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SP-4823 #2 G MSide A runout
SP-4824 #2 G MSide B runout
SP-4823Side A label
SP-4824Side B label
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 985 019
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
YBARCX 81475 1 - 985019 A - M6 308949 2Side 1
YBARCX 81476 1 - 985019 B - M6 308950 2Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Argentina | A&M Records 6098First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Australia | A&M Records L-35.665First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4543First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | A&M Records SP-4543First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | France | A&M Records 985 019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Philippines | A&M Records SP-4543First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | Portugal | A&M Records P - AMLH 64543First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64543First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 64543First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Uruguay | A&M Records 27.253LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Argentina | A&M Records 20.150LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | East Central One PW106LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP-69870LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | A&M Records P-AMLH 64543LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Waking Up Alone3:39
- A2You And Me Against The World3:41
- A3Nice To Be Around3:07
- A4We've Only Just Begun3:22
- A5Inspiration3:06
- B1An Old Fashioned Love Song3:09
- B2Loneliness3:22
- B3That's Enough For Me5:15
- B4Rainy Days And Mondays3:34
- B5I Won't Last A Day Without You5:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Paul Williams are there?
14 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Paul Williams are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 2024.
When was The Best Of Paul Williams first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Argentina, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is A&M Records AMLH 64543.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Paul Williams is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMLH 64543, 6098, L-35.665, SP-4543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Paul Williams 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.
