Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- J & B Records JB078Vertigo JB078
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Status QuoThe Best Of 1972 - 1974
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of 1972 - 1974
by Status Quo · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesRock
The Best Of 1972 - 1974 was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Of 1972 - 1974
1 pressing came out in 1980, 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 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | J & B Records JB078 / Vertigo JB078First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Vertigo 6359069LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Vertigo 6381 049LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Vertigo 6381 049LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Greece | Vertigo 9279 314 / Success Series 9279 314LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Vertigo 9279 314 / Success Series 9279 314LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Vertigo 9279 314 / Success Series 9279 314LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Vertigo 9279 314 / Success Series 9279 314LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Spain | Vertigo 92 79 314LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Spain | Vertigo 92 79 314LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1All The Reasons3:43
- A2Big Fat Mama5:53
- A3Paper Plane2:57
- A4Blue-Eyed Lady3:50
- A5Reason For Living4:41
- A6Roll Over Lay Down5:41
- B1Caroline4:16
- B2Softer Ride4:01
- B3Backwater4:21
- B4Just Take Me3:39
- B5Break The Rules3:38
- B6Drifting Away5:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of 1972 - 1974 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of 1972 - 1974 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1980 and 1988.
When was The Best Of 1972 - 1974 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Australia. One of them is J & B Records JB078.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of 1972 - 1974 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JB078) 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 Of 1972 - 1974 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.
