Peru
1976- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records ST 24058
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Steve MillerThe Best Of Steve Miller 1968-1973
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Steve Miller 1968-1973
by Steve Miller · 1976
10 pressings7 countriesBlues RockClassic RockRock
The Best Of Steve Miller 1968-1973 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 The Best Of Steve Miller 1968-1973
1 pressing came out in 1976, 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.
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Peru | Capitol Records ST 24058First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Capitol Records E-ST 24058 / Capitol Records 0C 062-85 067LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 054-85067LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Belgium | Capitol Records 4M 036-86621LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | UK | Fame FA 3030LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1986 | UK | Capitol Records EMS 1191 / Capitol Records 18 5067 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | UK & Ireland | Capitol Records EMS 1191 / Capitol Records 18 5067 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1986 | Australia | Capitol Records MID.166020LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Capitol Records ST.24058LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Scandinavia | Capitol Records 7C 062-85067LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Living In The U.S.A.
- A2I Love You
- A3Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around
- A4Seasons
- A5Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma
- A6Kow Kow Calqulator
- B1The Joker
- B2Going To The Country
- B3My Dark Hour
- B4Your Saving Grace
- B5Celebration Song
- B6Space Cowboy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Steve Miller 1968-1973 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Steve Miller 1968-1973 are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1986.
When was The Best Of Steve Miller 1968-1973 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Peru. One of them is Capitol Records ST 24058.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Steve Miller 1968-1973 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ST 24058) 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 Steve Miller 1968-1973 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.