Australia
February 16, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSO 7534
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAPAX1009Side A
YAPAX1010Side B
The BeatlesGreatest Hits Volume 2
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits Volume 2
by The Beatles · 1967
12 pressings4 countriesBeatPop RockRock & RollRock
Greatest Hits Volume 2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 2
3 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 2 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
February 16, 1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCO 7534Parlophone PMCO-7534
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XAPAX75Runout stamp side A
XAPAX76Runout stamp side B
Philippines
1967- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PCSO 7534
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
YAPAX 1009Side A
YAPAX 1010Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Philippines | Parlophone PCSO 7534First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7534First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | Australia | Parlophone PMCO 7534 / Parlophone PMCO-7534First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7534LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Parlophone PCSS-7534 / Parlophone PCSO 7354LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7534LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1978 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7534LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7534LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1979 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7534 / Parlophone PCSO-7534LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | Parlophone PCSO 7534LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Singapore | Parlophone S-LPEA 1002LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Parlophone S-LPEA 1002LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1A Hard Days Night2:32
- A2Boys2:27
- A3I Should Have Known Better2:45
- A4I Feel Fine2:20
- A5She's A Woman3:03
- A6Till There Was You2:17
- A7Rock And Roll Music2:34
- B1Anna2:57
- B2Ticket To Ride3:13
- B3Eight Days A Week2:46
- B4Help!2:30
- B5Yesterday2:08
- B6We Can Work It Out2:15
- B7Day Tripper2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits Volume 2 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits Volume 2 are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1967 and 1982.
When was Greatest Hits Volume 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in Australia, Philippines. One of them is Parlophone PCSO 7534, released February 16, 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits Volume 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PCSO 7534, PMCO 7534) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YAPAX1009 and YAPAX1010. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Greatest Hits Volume 2 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.
