Australia
June 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCO 7533
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAPAX73Side 1 - (etched)
XAPAX74Side 2 - (etched)
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits Volume 1
by The Beatles · 1966
21 pressings4 countriesBeatPop RockRockPop
Greatest Hits Volume 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Volume 1
5 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
June 7, 1966- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCO 7533
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAPAX73Side 1 - (etched)
XAPAX74Side 2 - (etched)
Australia
1966- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCO-7533
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · NZ Contract Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XAPAX73Side 1 label
XAPAX74Side 2 label
New Zealand
August 1966- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCM 7533Parlophone PMCM.7533
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XEY605 XAPAX73Etched A
XEY606 XAPAX74Etched B
XEY605Label A
XEY606Label B
Philippines
1966- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSO 7533
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAPAX 73Side 1
YAPAX 74Side 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO-7533First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Philippines | Parlophone PCSO 7533First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO 7533First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO 7533First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Parlophone PMCM 7533 / Parlophone PMCM.7533First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | Singapore | Parlophone S-LPEA-1001LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO 7533 / Parlophone PMCO-7533LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO-7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533 / Parlophone PCSO-7533LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533 / Parlophone PCSS 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533 / Parlophone PCSO-7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533 / Parlophone PCSO-7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | New Zealand | Parlophone PMCM 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | New Zealand | Parlophone PMCM 7533 / Parlophone PMCM. 7533LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Singapore | Parlophone S-LPEA-1001LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Please Please Me1:56
- A2From Me To You1:55
- A3She Loves You2:15
- A4I'll Get You2:00
- A5I Want To Hold Your Hand2:20
- A6Love Me Do2:16
- A7I Saw Her Standing There2:50
- B1Twist And Shout2:29
- B2Roll Over Beethoven2:40
- B3All My Loving2:03
- B4Hold Me Tight2:25
- B5Can't Buy Me Love2:08
- B6You Can't Do That2:30
- B7Long Tall Sally2:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits Volume 1 are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits Volume 1 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1966 and 1982.
When was Greatest Hits Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in Australia, New Zealand, Philippines. One of them is Parlophone PMCO 7533, released June 7, 1966.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PMCO 7533, PMCO-7533, PMCM 7533, PCSO 7533) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XAPAX73 and XAPAX74. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Greatest Hits Volume 1 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.
