US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MG 21052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
o MG 21052A M1 P C 3Side A Runout
o MG 21052B M2 P D 2Side B Runout
Roy DruskyRoy Drusky's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Roy Drusky's Greatest Hits
by Roy Drusky · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
Roy Drusky's Greatest Hits 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 Roy Drusky's Greatest Hits
7 pressings came out in 1965, 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
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61052/MG 21052Mercury SR 61052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2̶ /61052 A 2Stamped Runout, Side A
2̶ /61052 B 2Stamped Runout, Side B
MRHand Etched Runout, Sides A and B
SR 61052-A- M1Stamped Runout, Side A
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61052Mercury SR 61052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61052Mercury SR-61052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Richmond Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SR 61052-A-M1 C I I RRSide A, stamped, exc. C I I RR, etched
SR 61052-B-M1 B I RRSide B, stamped, exc. B I RR, etched
US
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR-61052Mercury SR 61052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SR 61052-A- M1Stamped Runout, Side A
SR 61052-B- M2Stamped Runout, Side A
Canada
1965- Label and catalog number
- Mercury SR 61052Mercury SR-61052
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Canada | Mercury SR 61052 / Mercury SR-61052First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | Canada | Mercury MG 21052 / Mercury MG 21052First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury MG 21052First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR-61052/MG 21052 / Mercury SR 61052First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR-61052 / Mercury SR 61052First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR-61052 / Mercury SR 61052First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1965 | US | Mercury SR 61052 / Mercury SR-61052First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Mercury SR 61052LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 125 991 MCLLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | Mercury 135 991 MCYLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1White Lightnin' Express2:05
- A2Pick Of The Week2:25
- A3(From Now On All My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers2:23
- A4All For The Love Of The Girl2:37
- A5Lonely Thing Called Me2:35
- A6Another2:36
- B1Peel Me A 'Nanner2:01
- B2Yesterday2:50
- B3So Much Got Lost2:20
- B4Anymore2:24
- B5Room Across The Hall2:18
- B6Three Hearts In A Tangle2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roy Drusky's Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Roy Drusky's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Roy Drusky's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury MG 21052.
How do I tell if my copy of Roy Drusky's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MG 21052, SR-61052/MG 21052, SR-61052, SR 61052) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, o MG 21052A M1 P C 3 and o MG 21052B M2 P D 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roy Drusky'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.