US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Federal 541
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
K-12-83-1Runout side A etched
K-12-84-1Runout side B etched
K12-83Label side A
K12-84Label side B
The MidnightersTheir Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Their Greatest Hits
by The Midnighters · 1956
11 pressings2 countriesRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
Their Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1956. 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 Their Greatest Hits
3 pressings came out in 1956, the album's first year. 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
1956- Label and catalog number
- Federal 541
- Format
- LP, Compilation
US
1956- Label and catalog number
- Federal 541
- 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.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | US | Federal 541First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1956 | US | Federal 541First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1956 | US | Federal 541First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | King Records 541LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1958 | US | King Records 541LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | US | King Records 541LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | US | King Records 541LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Denmark | Sing 541LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | US | Sundazed Music LP 5435 / Federal LP 5435LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | King Records 541LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | King Records 541LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Work With Me Annie
- A2Moonrise
- A3Sexy Ways
- A4Get It
- A5Switchie Witchie Titchie
- A6It's Love Baby (24 Hours A Day)
- B1Annie Had A Baby
- B2She's The One
- B3Annie's Aunt Fannie
- B4Crazy Loving (Stay With Me)
- B5Henry's Got Flat Feet
- B6Tore Up Over You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Their Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Their Greatest Hits are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1956 and 2015.
When was Their Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1956, in US. One of them is Federal 541.
How do I tell if my copy of Their Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 541) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, K-12-83-1 and K-12-84-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Their 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.