US
1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM-56299-1ASide 1 runout, Variant 1
XEM-156300-1CSide 2 runout, Variant 1
XEM-56299-1BSide 1 runout, Variant 2
XEM-156300-1DSide 2 runout, Variant 2
Roy HamiltonRoy Hamilton's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Roy Hamilton's Greatest Hits
by Roy Hamilton · 1962
13 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesVocalFunk / SoulPop
Roy Hamilton's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1962. 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 Hamilton's Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1962, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM-56299-1BSide 1 runout
XEM-156300-1BSide 2 runout
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26009
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
(XSB 56301)Side 1 label
(XSB 56302)Side 2 label
Canada
1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic LN 24009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEM-56299-1BSide 1 runout
XEM-156300-1BSide 2 runout
Philippines
1962- Label and catalog number
- Epic BN 26009
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSB 56301Side A Label
XSB 56302Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Epic LN 24009First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Canada | Epic BN 26009First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1962 | Canada | Epic LN 24009First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | Philippines | Epic BN 26009First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Epic LN 24009First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | US | Epic Stereorama 5-260097", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Compilation, Jukebox, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Murray Hill Records X28370LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | New Zealand | Columbia 33MSX 6036LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Columbia 33SX 1473LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Epic BN26009LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic LN 24009LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Murray Hill Records X2 8370 / Murray Hill Records P 17992LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Epic BN26009LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Don't Let Go2:35
- A2Unchained Melody2:55
- A3You Can Have Her2:43
- A4Hurt2:11
- A5Ebb Tide2:38
- A6I Believe2:10
- B1You'll Never Walk Alone3:15
- B2You're Gonna Need Magic2:45
- B3If I Loved You2:58
- B4I Need Your Lovin'2:25
- B5Forgive This Fool2:18
- B6A Great Romance2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Roy Hamilton's Greatest Hits are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Roy Hamilton's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1962 and 1963.
When was Roy Hamilton's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1962, in US, Canada, Philippines. One of them is Epic LN 24009.
How do I tell if my copy of Roy Hamilton's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LN 24009, BN 26009) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XEM-56299-1A and XEM-156300-1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Roy Hamilton'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.