Denmark
April 1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCS 306
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XSTX 115 1Runout A
XSTX 116 1Runout B
XSTX 115Label A
XSTX 116Label B
The BeatlesThe Beatles' Hottest Hits
Vinyl pressings
The Beatles' Hottest Hits
by The Beatles · 1965
10 pressings3 countriesBeatRock & RollRock
The Beatles' Hottest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1965. 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 Beatles' Hottest Hits
4 pressings came out in 1965, 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.
Denmark
April 1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCS 306
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XSTX 115 1Runout A
XSTX 116 1Runout B
Sweden
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCS 306
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XSTX 115 1Side A, stamped
XSTX 116 1Side B, stamped
XSTX 115Label Side A
XSTX 116Label Side B
Sweden
1965- Label and catalog number
- Parlophone PMCS 306
- Format
- LP, Compilation · "All rights...." - English label text.
- Runout / matrix
XSTX 115 1Side A, stamped
XSTX 116 1Side B, stamped
XSTX 115Label Side A
XSTX 116Label Side B
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Sweden | Parlophone PMCS 306First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | Sweden | Parlophone PMCS 306First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1965 | Denmark | Parlophone PMCS 306First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1965 | Denmark | Parlophone PMCS 306First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Denmark | Parlophone PMCS 306LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Denmark | Parlophone PMCS 306LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | Denmark | Parlophone PMCS 306LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2010 | Europe | Parlophone PMCS 306LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
| 2014 | Unknown | Parlophone PMCS 306LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc | LP, Compilation, Picture Disc, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Picture disc |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Parlophone PMCS 306LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release, Compilation · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1I Feel Fine
- A2I Call Your Name
- A3I'll Get You
- A4From Me To You
- A5This Boy
- A6She Loves You
- B1Long Tall Sally
- B2Thank You Girl
- B3Matchbox
- B4She's A Woman
- B5Slow Down
- B6I Want To Hold Your Hand
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Beatles' Hottest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Beatles' Hottest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1965 and 2014.
When was The Beatles' Hottest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1965, in Denmark, Sweden. One of them is Parlophone PMCS 306, released April 1965.
How do I tell if my copy of The Beatles' Hottest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PMCS 306) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XSTX 115 1 and XSTX 116 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Beatles' Hottest Hits 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.
