UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 32443
- Format
- LP, Compilation
The Isley BrothersIsley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1
Vinyl pressings
Isley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1
by The Isley Brothers · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesSoulFunkFunk / Soul
Isley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Isley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1
7 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 4 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 32443
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck FZ 39240
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P o AL-39240-[1B scratched out] 2BSide A Runout variant 1
P o BL-39240-1E CSide B Runout variant 1
AL-39240-2B P 0Side A Runout variant 2
BL-39240-1A D P 0Side B Runout variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck Z 39240
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
<P+TR> AL-39240 G2A D(stamped) G1 B7Side A runout
Po BL-39240-1E 210Side B runout
AL 39240Side A label
BL 39240Side B label
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck FZ 39240
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Carrollton Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AL 39240Side A Label
BL 39240Side B Label
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- T-Neck FZ 39240
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | T-Neck FZ 39240First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Jamaica | T-Neck FZ 39240First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 32443First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | UK | Epic EPC 32443First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | T-Neck FZ 39240First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | T-Neck Z 39240First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | US | T-Neck FZ 39240First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | T-Neck PZ 39240LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Epic 144.863 / Epic 144863LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | T-Neck PZ 39240LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1That Lady (Parts 1 & 2)4:26
- A2Groove With You4:51
- A3For The Love Of You (Parts 1 & 2)5:38
- A4Footsteps In The Dark (Parts 1 & 2)5:05
- B1Between The Sheets5:38
- B2It's Your Thing2:47
- B3Fight The Power (Parts 1 & 2)5:18
- B4Live It Up6:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Isley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1 are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Isley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was Isley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Canada, Jamaica. One of them is Epic EPC 32443.
How do I tell if my copy of Isley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPC 32443, FZ 39240, Z 39240) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Isley's Greatest Hits, Volume 1 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.
