Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- Columbia KC 31795
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL-31795-1A C2-G oRunout side A, etched
PBL-31795-1B C2-GRunout side B, etched
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of The Byrds Greatest Hits, Volume II
by The Byrds · 1971
20 pressings5 countriesFolk RockCountry RockRock
The Best Of The Byrds Greatest Hits, Volume II was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 The Byrds Greatest Hits, Volume II
1 pressing came out in 1971, 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | Columbia KC 31795First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31795LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Canada | Columbia KC 31795, C 31795LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1972 | Japan | CBS/Sony SOPM 37LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31795LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 31795 / Columbia KC 31795LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31795LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31795LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia C 31795 / Columbia KC 31795LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | US | Columbia KC 31795LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | CBS 64966LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia C 31795LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Columbia XPC 31795LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Columbia WC 31795 / Columbia C 31795LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS S 64966LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia 31795 / Columbia PC 31795LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia C 31795LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia C 31795LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia C 31795LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Columbia 31795 / Columbia PC 31795LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ballad Of Easy Rider2:01
- A2Wasn't Born To Follow2:00
- A3Jesus Is Just Alright2:09
- A4He Was A Friend Of Mine2:30
- A5Chestnut Mare5:08
- B1Tiffany Queen2:40
- B2Drug Store Truck Drivin' Man3:52
- B3You Ain't Going Nowhere2:34
- B4Citizen Kane2:34
- B5I Wanna Grow Up To Be A Politician2:02
- B6America's Great National Pastime2:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Byrds Greatest Hits, Volume II are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Byrds Greatest Hits, Volume II are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1973.
When was The Best Of The Byrds Greatest Hits, Volume II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in Canada. One of them is Columbia KC 31795.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of The Byrds Greatest Hits, Volume II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use KC 31795) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAL-31795-1A C2-G o and PBL-31795-1B C2-G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of The Byrds Greatest Hits, Volume II 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.
