US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix 20 P20610
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P20-610-ARunout Side A
P20-610-BRunout Side B
Sam Cooke20 Great Hits
Vinyl pressings
20 Great Hits
by Sam Cooke · 1981
11 pressings6 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesRockFunk / Soul
20 Great Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 20 Great Hits
4 pressings came out in 1981, 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix 20 P20610
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P20-610-ARunout Side A
P20-610-BRunout Side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Phoenix 20 P20610
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
P20-610-ARunout Side A
P20-610-BRunout Side B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- AFE AFEMP 1023
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AFEMP 1023 A1
AFEMP 1023 B1
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | UK | AFE AFEMP 1023First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Phoenix 20 P20610First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Phoenix 20 P20610First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Phoenix 20 P20610First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Netherlands | Dureco Benelux 22.015LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Portugal | Movieplay Portuguesa 9.139LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Portugal | AFE MAF 9131LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Spain | Phoenix 20 14.2470/2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Phoenix 20 P 20610LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Germany | Bellaphon 230-07-084LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Flash Back 34042LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1You Send Me2:41
- A2Stealing Kisses2:09
- A3Ol' Man River2:39
- A4All Of My Life2:20
- A5Steal Away2:28
- A6Win Your Love For Me2:26
- A7There I've Said It Again1:58
- A8Only Sixteen2:00
- A9Little Things You Do2:13
- A10Love You Most Of All2:19
- B1No One (Can Ever Take Your Place)2:20
- B2I Thank God2:57
- B3Desire Me2:25
- B4Let's Go Steady Again2:29
- B5Summertime (Part I)2:17
- B6Summertime (Part II)2:17
- B7Wonderful World2:02
- B8Tammy3:30
- B9Darling, I Need You Now2:30
- B10You Were Made For Me2:52
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 20 Great Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 20 Great Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1981 and 1988.
When was 20 Great Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK. One of them is Phoenix 20 P20610.
How do I tell if my copy of 20 Great Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P20610, AFEMP 1023) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P20-610-A and P20-610-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 20 Great 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.
