US
1974- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA245-G
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
UA-LA245-G-1 Eck 66Runout, etched, side A
UA-LA245-G-2 EckRunout, etched, side B
Slim WhitmanThe Very Best Of Slim Whitman
Vinyl pressings
The Very Best Of Slim Whitman
by Slim Whitman · 1974
15 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkFolkWorld
The Very Best Of Slim Whitman was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Very Best Of Slim Whitman
1 pressing came out in 1974, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA245-GFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Australia | United Artists Records L 35447LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | United Artists Records 5C 050-96473LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA 386-ELP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA 386-ELP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA245-GLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA386-ELP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA386-ELP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | United Artists Records LM-1005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | United Artists Records LM-1005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | United Artists Records LM-1005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | United Artists Records LM-1005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Liberty LM-1005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Liberty LM-1005LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA245-GLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1North Wind2:20
- A2Secret Love2:37
- A3Rose-Marie2:23
- A4The Cattle Call2:08
- A5Keep It A Secret2:33
- A6Indian Love Call3:17
- B1More Than Yesterday2:42
- B2The Twelfth Of Never2:11
- B3Rainbows Are Back In Style
- B4Guess Who2:53
- B5Something Beautiful To Remember2:53
- B6It's A Sin To Tell A Lie2:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of Slim Whitman are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Very Best Of Slim Whitman are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1974 and 1980.
When was The Very Best Of Slim Whitman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA245-G.
How do I tell if my copy of The Very Best Of Slim Whitman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA245-G) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UA-LA245-G-1 Eck 66 and UA-LA245-G-2 Eck. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Very Best Of Slim Whitman 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.
