France
1973- Label and catalog number
- Buddah Records BDA 61005
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Sha Na NaThe Best...
Vinyl pressings
The Best...
by Sha Na Na · 1973
12 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
The Best... was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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...
1 pressing came out in 1973, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Buddah Records BDA 61005First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Canada | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2 / Kama Sutra KSBS 2609 - 2LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia & New Zealand | RCA Limited Australia and New Zealand TSP237/1LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Kama Sutra KSBS 2609-2LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Get A Job2:17
- A2Heartbreak Hotel2:27
- A3Little Darling2:05
- A4Blue Moon2:36
- A5Yakety Yak1:50
- B1Rock Around The Clock2:14
- B2Tell Laura I Love Her3:20
- B3Chantilly Lace2:15
- B4Why Do Fools Fall In Love1:54
- B5Teenager In Love2:43
- C1Great Balls Of Fire2:03
- C216 Candles2:57
- C3(Just Like) Romeo & Juliet3:10
- C4Earth Angel1:46
- C5Breakin' Up Is Hard To Do2:13
- D1Rock 'N' Roll Is Here To Stay2:00
- D2Young Love2:20
- D3At The Hop1:55
- D4Silhouettes2:45
- D5Come Go With Me2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best... are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Best... are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1976.
When was The Best... first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in France. One of them is Buddah Records BDA 61005.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best... is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BDA 61005) 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... 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.
