Netherlands
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor PL-12253
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PL12253-AII 31601-1-Y
PL12253-BII 31602-2-Y
The Guess WhoThe Greatest Of The Guess Who
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Of The Guess Who
by The Guess Who · 1977
15 pressings8 countriesClassic RockRock
The Greatest Of The Guess Who was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Of The Guess Who
6 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor AFL1-2253
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor APL1-2253
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
(Variant 1 Side A) Stamped: APL1 2253-A A1A 7
(Variant 1 Side A) Etched: DB
(Variant 1 Side B) Stamped: APL1 2253-B A1A 5
(Variant 1 Side B) Etched: DB
Australia & New Zealand
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA International VAL1-0452
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
(Variant 1 Side A) Stamped: APL1 2253A 7D
(Variant 1 Side A) Etched: APL1 2253B 7D
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor CPL1-2253
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CPL1 - 2253 - A XD - TSide A Etched
CPL1 - 2253 - B -3 XD - TSide B Etched
Mexico
1977- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor MILS-4282
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MILS-4282-A T1Side A , Handmade
MILS-4282-B T1Side B , Handmade
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | RCA Victor APL1-2253First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Australia & New Zealand | RCA International VAL1-0452First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor CPL1-2253First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Mexico | RCA Victor MILS-4282First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Netherlands | RCA Victor PL-12253First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Panama | RCA Victor APL1-2253LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | RCA Victor APL1-2253LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1977 | US | RCA Victor AFL1-2253First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | RCA Victor AYL1-3746LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | RCA Victor APL1-2253LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | US | RCA Victor 7622-1-RLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1988 | Venezuela | RCA Victor 102-02096LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor AYL1-3746LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor AYL1-3746LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| ? | Canada | RCA Victor AYL1-3746LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1These Eyes
- A2Laughing
- A3Undun
- A4No Time
- A5American Woman
- A6Hand Me Down World
- B1Star Baby
- B2Clap For The Wolfman
- B3Dancin' Fool
- B4Glamour Boy
- B5Albert Flasher
- B6When The Band Was Singin' "Shakin' All Over"
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Of The Guess Who are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Of The Guess Who are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1977 and 1988.
When was The Greatest Of The Guess Who first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Netherlands, US, Australia, Australia & New Zealand and more. One of them is RCA Victor PL-12253.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Of The Guess Who is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL-12253, AFL1-2253, APL1-2253, VAL1-0452) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PL12253-AII 31601-1-Y and PL12253-BII 31602-2-Y. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Greatest Of The Guess Who 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.
