Germany
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista 1C 062-98 462EMI Electrola GmbH 1C 062-98 462
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
98 462 A - 1Side A [stamped]
98 462 B - 2Side B [stamped]
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Showaddywaddy · 1976
23 pressings14 countriesRock & RollDoo WopPop RockGlam
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Greatest Hits
12 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 9 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARTY 145
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Blue Labels
- Runout / matrix
ARTY 145 A-3UVariant 1, runout, A-side, stamped
ARTY 145 B-3UVariant 1, runout, B-side, stamped
ARTY 145 A-2U A R 2Variant 2, runout, A-side, stamped
ARTY 145 B-2U M R 2Variant 2, runout, B-side, stamped
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4114
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista AL 4114
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
Denmark
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARTY 145
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ARTY 145A
ARTY 145B
Japan
1976- Label and catalog number
- Arista IES-80762
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Denmark | Arista ARTY 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | Arista 1C 062-98 462 / EMI Electrola GmbH 1C 062-98 462First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Arista IES-80762First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1976 | Japan | Arista IES-80762First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Arista 5C 058-98462First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Arista ARTY 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Rhodesia | MOD ASTJ 26 / Arista ASTJ(L) 26First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Scandinavia | Arista 7C 062-98462First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | South Africa | Arista ASTJ 26First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | Arista ARTY 145First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | Arista ARTY 145LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1976 | UK | Arista ARTY 145LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4114First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | Arista AL 4114First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1978 | Germany | Arista 1C 064-98 462 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-98 462LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Netherlands | Killroy KSP 16998 KLLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Arista ARTY-145LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Arista AL 4114LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Arista F 666.629LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Strand 6.24 331LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Greece | Arista 14C 062-98462LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Israel | Arista ARTY 145LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Scandinavia | Arista 7C 062-98462LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Hey Rock 'N' Roll3:21
- A2Rock 'N' Roll Lady3:21
- A3Sweet Music2:54
- A4Chain Gang3:07
- A5King Of The Jive2:08
- A6Trocadero3:18
- B1Three Steps To Heaven2:54
- B2Heartbeat2:48
- B3Heavenly2:57
- B4Johnny Remember Me2:50
- B5Under The Moon Of Love3:14
- B6Hey Mr Christmas3:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
23 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1976 and 1981.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Germany, UK, US, Denmark and more. One of them is Arista 1C 062-98 462.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 062-98 462, ARTY 145, AL 4114, IES-80762) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 98 462 A - 1 and 98 462 B - 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
