US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2978
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
RPRS--6289--5S B-1 RSide 1 runout
RPRS-6290--4S A1 RSide 2 runout
Peter NeroThe Best Of Peter Nero
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Peter Nero
by Peter Nero · 1965
11 pressings7 countriesPop
The Best Of Peter Nero was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Peter Nero
7 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2978
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-2978
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
RPRM-6287-3S HSide A runout
RPRM-6288-3S HSide B runout
Australia
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2978
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2978RCA Victor LPM-2978
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Germany
1965- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-2978RCA Victor LSP 2978
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
LP-Ste-RPRS-6289-X B Manufactured in GermanyRunout side A
LP-Ste-RPRS-6290-X B Manufactured in GermanyRunout side B
RPRS-6289Label side A
RPRS-6290Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Australia | RCA Victor LSP-2978First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP-2978 / RCA Victor LPM-2978First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2978 / RCA Victor LSP 2978First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | India | RCA Victor LPM-2978 / RCA Victor LPM. 2978First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | UK | RCA Victor RD 7705LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LSP-2978First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2978First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | RCA Victor LPM-2978First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit SCD499-057 / RCA Rockaway SCD 499057LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | RCA Victor LSP-2978 / RCA Victor LSP 2978LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | RCA Victor VAL1 0202LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mountain Greenery2:34
- A2Moon River3:39
- A3Secret Love3:25
- A4Maria2:47
- A5On Green Dolphin Street3:10
- A6More In Love2:38
- B1I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face2:50
- B2Night And Day3:08
- B3When The World Was Young4:45
- B4It's All Right With Me3:20
- B5Mood Indigo3:14
- B6Midnight In Moscow2:49
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Peter Nero are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Peter Nero are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The Best Of Peter Nero first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-2978.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Peter Nero is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-2978, LPM-2978) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RPRS--6289--5S B-1 R and RPRS-6290--4S A1 R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Peter Nero 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.
