Venezuela
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records A & M - 7068
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
The Best
by Quincy Jones · 1981
25 pressings17 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulDiscoFunk / Soul
The Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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
1 pressing came out in 1981, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Venezuela | A&M Records A & M - 7068First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Australia | A&M Records L-37763 (SP-3200)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Barbados | A&M Records SP-3200LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Canada | A&M Records SP 9065LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Europe | A&M Records AMLH 68542LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | A&M Records AMLH 68542LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-101LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | A&M Records SP 3200LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | South Africa | A&M Records AMLS 63200LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | South Korea | A&M Records SEL-RA 582 / A&M Records 2320 442LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | A&M Records AMLH 68542LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | UK | A&M Records AMLH 68542LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-3200LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-3200LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1982 | US | A&M Records SP-3200LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | A&M Records SP 69959 / A&M Records SP 9065LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 393 200-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 393 200-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | A&M Records 393 200-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Portugal | A&M Records AMLH 68542LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Stuff Like That3:00
- A2Everything Must Change6:05
- A3Body Heat4:18
- A4Betcha' Wouldn't Hurt Me3:33
- A5Killer Joe4:12
- B1Ai No Corrida4:20
- B2If I Ever Lose This Heaven3:32
- B3Just Once4:32
- B4I'm Gonna Miss You In The Morning3:34
- B5What's Going On?3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best are there?
25 vinyl pressings of The Best are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1981 and 1987.
When was The Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Venezuela. One of them is A&M Records A & M - 7068.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use A & M - 7068) 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 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.
