US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3057 P3from A side etching
BSK-2-3057 P1from B side etching
Richard PryorRichard Pryor's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Richard Pryor's Greatest Hits
by Richard Pryor · 1977
11 pressings2 countriesComedyNon-Music
Richard Pryor's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Richard Pryor's Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 2 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BKS-1-3057 LW2· #69 1 ✲Side A etched, exc. 1 ✲
BSK-2-3057 LW2· #69 2 ✲Side B etched, exc. 2 ✲
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
BSK-1-3057A TH-2 T2A side runout, variant 1
BSK-2-3057B TH-3 T2B side runout, variant 1
BSK-1-3057A TH-2 T1A side runout, variant 2
BSK-2-3057B TH-3 T1B side runout, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S BSK-1-3057 SM-1 C5Side A etched
1S BSK-2-3057 SM-1Side B etched
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records KBS 3057
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Album
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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records KBS 3057First yearLP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057First yearLP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057First yearLP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057First yearLP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057First yearLP, Compilation, Album | LP, Compilation, Album |
| 1977 | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057LP, Album, Compilation, Repress | LP, Album, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057LP, Album, Compilation, Repress | LP, Album, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Ali3:47
- A2Exorcist1:53
- A3My Father1:55
- A4Nigger With A Seizure5:24
- A5My Neighborhood3:50
- A6Have Your Ass Home By 11:001:23
- A7Wino8:56
- A8Craps6:12
- B1Cocaine4:09
- B2When Your Woman Leaves You6:28
- B3Mudbone (Intro)5:45
- B4Mudbone - Little Feets11:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Richard Pryor's Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Richard Pryor's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 2 countries.
When was Richard Pryor's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Canada. One of them is Warner Bros. Records BSK 3057.
How do I tell if my copy of Richard Pryor's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BSK 3057, KBS 3057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BSK-1-3057 P3 and BSK-2-3057 P1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Richard Pryor's 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.
