US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records Z 30770
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P AL-30770-1BSide 1 Matrix Stamped
P BL-30770-1BSide 2 Matrix Stamped
P AL 30770-1EVariant side1 stamped
P BL 30770-1EVariant side 2 stamped
Ray StevensRay Stevens' Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits
by Ray Stevens · 1971
21 pressings7 countriesSoft RockNoveltyRockPop
Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits
10 pressings came out in 1971, the album's first year, in 6 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
1971- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records Z 30770
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P AL-30770-1ASide 1 Matrix Stamped
P BL-30770-1ESide 2 Matrix Stamped
AL 30770Label side A
BL 30770Label side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records Z 30770
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation · Split Stamper Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL 30770-1A P oRunout Side A [Stamped]
PBL 30770-1D 2S oRunout Side B [Stamped] 2S [Etched]
AL 30770Label Side A
BL 30770Label Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Barnaby Records Z 30770
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P AL 30770-1A P XSide A runout
1 P BL 30770-1B 1 TSide B runout
AL 30770Label Side A
BL 30770Label Side B
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64446
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
S 64446 AISide 1 Matrix Stamped
S 64446 B1Side 2 Matrix Stamped
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- CBS S 64446CBS 64446
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
S 64446 A1Side 1 Matrix Stamped
S 64446 B1Side 2 Matrix Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Australia | CBS SBP-234016First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1971 | Canada | Barnaby Records Z 30770First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1971 | Japan | Epic ECPL-6First yearLP, Album, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Album, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Barnaby Records Z30770First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | CBS S 64446First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1971 | UK | CBS S 64446 / CBS 64446First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records Z 30770First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records Z 30770First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records Z 30770First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | Barnaby Records Z 30770First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1972 | UK | CBS ZQ 30770LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
| 1972 | US | Barnaby Records ZQ 30770LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic | LP, Compilation, Quadraphonic |
| 1974 | Australia | Barnaby Records BR 5004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1974 | Canada | Barnaby Records 9190 5004LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1974 | New Zealand | Barnaby Records BR 5004LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | RCA VAL1 0220LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Barnaby Records Z 30770LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS S 64446 / Barnaby Records Z30770LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | CBS SBP 473887 / CBS Z 30770LP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Everything Is Beautiful3:28
- A2Gitarzan3:13
- A3Isn't It Lonely Together3:01
- A4Harry The Hairy Ape3:15
- A5Have A Little Talk With Myself3:03
- A6America, Communicate With Me3:11
- B1Mr. Business Man3:39
- B2Along Came Jones3:45
- B3Bridget The Midget3:37
- B4Unwind3:05
- B5Ahab The Arab4:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1971 and 1974.
When was Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Barnaby Records Z 30770.
How do I tell if my copy of Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use Z 30770, S 64446, SBP-234016, Z30770) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL-30770-1B and P BL-30770-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ray Stevens' Greatest Hits 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.
