US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 7 81279-1-Y
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Sam & DaveThe Best Of Sam & Dave
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Sam & Dave
by Sam & Dave · 1984
10 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / Soul
The Best Of Sam & Dave was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 The Best Of Sam & Dave
7 pressings came out in 1984, 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81279-1-YAtlantic 7 81279-1-Y
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · SRC
- Runout / matrix
ST A 855799 A 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRCSide A runout
ST A 855800 A 1-1 ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK SRCSide B runout
ST-A-855799-SPSide A, label
ST-A-855800-SPSide B, label
UK
August 1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781 202-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 781202-1 A2A side runout, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 781202-1 B2B side runout, stamped
UKA side runout, hand etched
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81279-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MX210915 81279-1-1Side 1 Hand Etched
MX210916 81279-1-2Side 2 Hand Etched
MX210915Side 1 Label
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 781 202-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 781202-1 A2Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 781202-1 B2Runout side B
Greece
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 20073
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Atlantic 81279-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Atlantic 781 202-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Greece | Atlantic 20073First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-7732First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7 81279-1-YFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 7 A1-81279 / Atlantic A1 81279LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 81279-1-Y / Atlantic 7 81279-1-YLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 81279LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 81279-1-Y / Atlantic 7 81279-1-YFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | UK | Atlantic 781 202-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Hold On, I'm Comin'2:30
- A2You Don't Know Like I Know2:36
- A3Soul Man2:37
- A4Soothe Me2:30
- A5When Something Is Wrong With My Baby3:15
- A6Said I Wasn't Gonna Tell Nobody2:33
- B1You Got Me Hummin'2:54
- B2I Take What I Want2:16
- B3Wrap It Up2:30
- B4Soul Sister, Brown Sugar2:27
- B5Can't You Find Another Way (Of Doing It)2:24
- B6I Thank You2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Sam & Dave are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Sam & Dave are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Best Of Sam & Dave first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in US, UK, Australia, Germany and more. One of them is Atlantic 7 81279-1-Y.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Sam & Dave is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7 81279-1-Y, 81279-1-Y, 781 202-1, 81279-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Sam & Dave 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.
