UK
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 6601Columbia 0C 062-06 832
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX.5534Label - Side A
YAX.5535Label - Side B
Roger WhittakerRoger Whittaker Sings The Hits
Vinyl pressings
Roger Whittaker Sings The Hits
by Roger Whittaker · 1978
10 pressings7 countriesBalladVocalEasy ListeningPop
Roger Whittaker Sings The Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Roger Whittaker Sings The Hits
8 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCXO-6601Columbia SCXO 6601
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6317 455
- Format
- LP, Album
Kenya
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI SCX 6601EMI 0C 062-06 832
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
YAX.5334Label - side A, in parentheses
YAX.5335Label - side B, in parentheses
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 6601
- Format
- LP, Album
New Zealand
1978- Label and catalog number
- Columbia SCX 6601
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Columbia SCXO-6601 / Columbia SCXO 6601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Germany | Philips 6317 455First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Kenya | EMI SCX 6601 / EMI 0C 062-06 832First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Columbia SCX 6601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | New Zealand | Columbia SCX 6601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Columbia SCXJ(L) 6601First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | South Africa | Columbia CEY(M) 203First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | UK | Columbia SCX 6601 / Columbia 0C 062-06 832First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Philips 6317 455LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1 4172 / RCA Victor VPL1-4172LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Sailing
- A2Imagine
- A3Evergreen
- A4Wonderful World
- A5Miss You Nights
- A6Weekend In New England
- A7Time In A Bottle
- A8Feelings
- B1Calypso
- B2Your Song
- B3I Can See Clearly Now
- B4Home Lovin' Man
- B5She
- B6Send In The Clowns
- B7When I Need You
- B8Annie's Song
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roger Whittaker Sings The Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Roger Whittaker Sings The Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1979.
When was Roger Whittaker Sings The Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in UK, Australia, Germany, Kenya and more. One of them is Columbia SCX 6601.
How do I tell if my copy of Roger Whittaker Sings The Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SCX 6601, SCXO-6601, 6317 455, SCXJ(L) 6601) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAX.5534 and YAX.5535. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roger Whittaker Sings The 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.
