US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic XSD 19284
- Format
- LP, Compilation
The J. Geils BandBest Of The J. Geils Band Two
Vinyl pressings
Best Of The J. Geils Band Two
by The J. Geils Band · 1980
13 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
Best Of The J. Geils Band Two was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Best Of The J. Geils Band Two
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 7 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19284
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-804577-SPLabel A side
ST-A-804578-SPLabel B side
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19284
- Format
- LP, Compilation · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-804577-MOLabel A side
ST-A-804578-MOLabel B side
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic SD 19284
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MX197425 SD 19284-1Side 1 Etched In Runout
MX197426 SD 19284-2Side 2 Etched In Runout
MX197425Label Side A
MX197426Label Side B
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic XSD 19284
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-804577-1C-2HDZK: DM 6A runout etched variant 1
ST-A-804578-1A-2HDZ: 4B runout etched variant 1
ST-A-804577-1C-2HDZK: DM 3A runout etched variant 2
ST-A-804578-1A-2HDZ: 1B runout etched variant 2
France
1980- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic ATL 50 762
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
WEA - 50762 - A PFSide A, hand engraved
WEA - 50762 - B PFSide B, hand engraved
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Atlantic SD 19284First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Canada | Atlantic XSD 19284First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | France | Atlantic ATL 50 762First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | Atlantic ATL 50 762First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Greece | Atlantic 50762First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Japan | Atlantic P-10922AFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Japan | Atlantic P-10922AFirst yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic XSD 19284First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic SD 19284First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic SD 19284LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1980 | US | Atlantic SD 19284First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Spain | Atlantic S 90.345LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Atlantic LB 50609 / Atlantic 50609LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1First I Look At The Purse4:05
- A2The Lady Makes Demands4:18
- A3Trying To Live My Life Without You3:08
- A4Stoop Down #396:46
- A5Givin' It All Up3:15
- B1Love-It Is4:36
- B2Cry One More Time3:20
- B3Monkey Island8:59
- B4Mean Love5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Of The J. Geils Band Two are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Best Of The J. Geils Band Two are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1980 and 1983.
When was Best Of The J. Geils Band Two first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Atlantic XSD 19284.
How do I tell if my copy of Best Of The J. Geils Band Two is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use XSD 19284, SD 19284, ATL 50 762, 50762) 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 Best Of The J. Geils Band Two 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.
