UK & US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Gold Award MER 316
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
MER 316A-1◇GStamped Runout, Side A
MER 316B-1◇GStamped Runout, Side B
The Capitol Regiment BandThe Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa
by The Capitol Regiment Band · 1970
11 pressings6 countriesMarchesBrass & Military
The Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa
8 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 5 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.
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Gold Award MER 316
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MER 316A-1◇G 4Runout side A
MER 316B-1◇G 4Runout side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Gold Award MER 316
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MER 316A-1◇G 3 DRunout side A
MER 316B-1◇G 1 NRunout side B
UK
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Gold Award MER 316
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MER 316A-1◇GSide 1A runout, stamped
MER 316B-1◇GSide 2B runout, stamped
MER 316-ASide 1A label
MER 316-BSide 2B label
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Gold Award GA-17
- Format
- LP
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Stereo Gold Award MER 316
- Format
- LP · Label Variation
- Runout / matrix
MER 316A-1◇GStamped Runout, Side A
MER 316B-1◇GStamped Runout, Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Stereo Gold Award GA-17First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Arc Records GA-17First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Stereo Gold Award MER 316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Stereo Gold Award MER 316First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | UK | Stereo Gold Award MER 316First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK & US | Stereo Gold Award MER 316First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | US | Stereo Gold Award GA-17First yearLP | LP |
| 1970 | US | Stereo Gold Award MER 316First yearLP | LP |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Rainbow RGA 7801LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Australia | Rainbow RGA 7801 / Rainbow RGA-7801LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Brazil | TC 607.7067LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Stars And Stripes Forever
- A2King Cotton
- A3Manhattan Beach
- A4Hands Across The Sea
- A5High School Cadets
- B1Washington Post
- B2Semper Fidelis
- B3Liberty Bell
- B4Thunderers
- B5El Capitan
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in UK & US, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Stereo Gold Award MER 316.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MER 316, GA-17) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MER 316A-1◇G and MER 316B-1◇G. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Greatest Hits Of John Philip Sousa 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.