US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-727
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 727 A 12-9-70A side runout etched / stamped
ABCS-727-B 12-9-70B side runout etched / stamped
ABCS-727-ALabel A
ABCS-727-BLabel B
The Impressions16 Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
16 Greatest Hits
by The Impressions · 1971
11 pressings5 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulFunk / SoulBlues
16 Greatest Hits 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 16 Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-727
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ABCS 727 A 12-9-70Side A
ABCS 727 B 12-9-70Side B
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-727ABC Records ABCS 727
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute/Santa Maria pressing
- Runout / matrix
ABCS-727-A-1AA Side Runout Etched / Stamped
ABCS-727-B-1AB Side Runout Etched / Stamped
ABCS-727-A-1A 1T C3Side 1 (Variant 1)
XS 1 ABCS-727-B-1A o ASide 2 (Variant 1)
US
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-727
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
Canada
1971- Label and catalog number
- ABC Records ABCS-727ABC Records ABCS 727
- Format
- LP, Compilation
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | ABC Records ABCS-727 / ABC Records ABCS 727First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-727First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-727First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-727 / ABC Records ABCS 727First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-727First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | US | ABC Records ABCS-727 / ABC Records R104349LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1973 | Germany | Probe 1 C 054-94 901LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | ABC Records 5C 054-94 901LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | ABC Records 5C 054-94901 / ABC Records 5 C 054-94 901LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Records YP-8013-ABLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | ABC Records ABCS-727 / ABC Records ABCS 727LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Gypsy Woman2:20
- A2It's All Right2:48
- A3We're A Winner2:22
- A4Woman's Got Soul2:23
- A5Keep On Pushing2:30
- A6We're Rollin' On2:15
- A7Ridin' High2:25
- A8Never Let Me Go2:30
- B1Amen3:25
- B2I'm So Proud2:48
- B3People Get Ready2:37
- B4Talking About My Baby2:33
- B5You Must Believe Me2:30
- B6Sad, Sad Girl And Boy2:40
- B7Grow Closer Together2:21
- B8I'm The One Who Loves You2:28
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 16 Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 16 Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1971 and 1976.
When was 16 Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, Canada. One of them is ABC Records ABCS-727.
How do I tell if my copy of 16 Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABCS-727) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ABCS 727 A 12-9-70 and ABCS-727-B 12-9-70. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 16 Greatest 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.
