Vinyl pressings
by Simon & Garfunkel · 1972
Simon And Garfunkel's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
50 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 24 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.
P AL 31350-3AC 1 B2 PRunout A, variant 1
P BL 31350-2A 2 B2 PRunout B, variant 1
PAL 31350-3A D1Runout A, variant 9
P P BL 31350-3AE 2 S7Runout B, variant 9
PAL31350-3D TRunout, Side A (Etched), variant 1
PBL31350-3J 1TRunout, Side B (Etched), variant 1
PAL 31350-3ARunout, Side A (Etched), variant 2
PBL 31350-3GRunout, Side B (Etched), variant 2
P AL 31350-3H S B oA Side runout, variant 1
P BL 31350-3H 2 S B2 oB Side runout, variant 1
P AL 31350-3H S B oA Side runout, variant 2
P BL 31350-3H 2 S B2 oB Side runout, variant 2
P AL 31350-3CC BRunout A, Variant 1
P BL 31350-3BK COLUMBIA NY vRunout B, Variant 1
AL 31350A Side Center Label
BL 31350B Side Center Label
PAL 31350-3AD-2-5 2 CA-1Runout A etched
PBL 31350-3AC-2-5- 2Runout B etched
AL 31350A Side Center Label
BL 31350B Side Center Label
o PAL 31350-3E P 3 CSide A runout, variant 1
o PBL 31350-3F P 2 CSide B runout, variant 1
o PAL 31350-3B PSide A runout, variant 2
o PBL 31350-3F PSide B runout, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | CBS 19233 / CBS 19.233LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Argentina | CBS 19233First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | CBS SBP 234138First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Australia | CBS SBP 234138First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Austria | Columbia XSM 61571First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Brazil | CBS 137778First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Brazil | CBS 137778First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31350First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Chile | CBS 15119LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Colombia | CBS 14507LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS S61571LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Germany | CBS 64406LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony SOPM 106 / CBS/Sony SOPM - 106First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Israel | CBS S 69003 / CBS KC3150LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1972 | Israel | CBS 69003First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Italy | CBS 69003 / CBS S 69003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CBS CX 28389-5 / CBS S 69003LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Columbia JC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Columbia JC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Argentina | CBS 19.233 / CBS 20233LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1982 | India | CBS PC 31350LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Italy | CBS 69003 / CBS S 69003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Italy | CBS S 69003LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 30AP 2259LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Japan | CBS/Sony 30AP 2259LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Venezuela | CBS CS-10.107LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1983 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 684LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 55 684LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | Suzy S 69003 / CBS S 69003LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | CBS S 69003 / Suzy CBS 69003LP, Compilation, Misprint, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Reissue |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Unknown | Not On LabelLP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 2015 | US | Columbia 31350LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 2016 | Europe | Columbia 31350 / Columbia KC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
| 2018 | Unknown | Legacy 19075817661 / Columbia KC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2018 | Europe | Legacy 19075817661 / Columbia KC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2018 | US | Columbia 19075817661 / Legacy 19075817661LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2018 | USA & Europe | Legacy 19075817661 / Columbia KC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2019 | Canada | Columbia KC 31350LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Europe | Columbia 19439797121LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | USA & Europe | Legacy 19075817661 / Columbia KC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 2022 | Worldwide | Columbia 19075817661 / Columbia KC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2022 | US | Columbia 19439967151-1LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 2022 | Europe | Columbia 19658714611 / Columbia KC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | Japan | Sony Music SIJP 133LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | CBS 19233 / Discos CBS 19233LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Argentina | CBS 8.887LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 234138LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 234138 / CBS SBP-234138LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | CBS SBP 234138LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Bolivia | CBS 20350 / Discos CBS SLP 20350LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 137778LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 137778LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 137778 / Discos CBS 137.778LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 137.778LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 137778LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | Discos CBS 137778LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | CBS 69003LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | Canada | Columbia PC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia PC 31350LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
263 vinyl pressings of Simon And Garfunkel's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 40 countries, released between 1972 and 2023.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in US, UK, India, Greece and more. One of them is Columbia KC 31350, released June 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 31350, KC31350, S 69003, 69003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, P AL 31350-3AC 1 B2 P and P BL 31350-2A 2 B2 P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
