Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Karussell 2345 030
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2345 030 S 1 ℗ 1972 320Runout Side A
2345 030 S 2 ℗ 1972 320Runout Side B
The MonkeesBest Of The Monkees
Vinyl pressings
Best Of The Monkees
by The Monkees · 1972
15 pressings5 countriesPop RockRockPop
Best Of The Monkees was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Monkees
3 pressings came out in 1972, 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Karussell 2345 030
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2345 030 S 1 ℗ 1972 320Runout Side A "stamped", variant 1
2345 030 S 2 ℗ 1972 320Runout Side B "stamped", variant 1
2345 030 S 1 ℗ 1972 320 A1Runout Side A "stamped", variant 2
2345 030 S 2 ℗ 1972 320 A1Runout Side B "stamped", variant 2
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Karussell 2345 030
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
2345 030 S 1 ℗ 1972 320 2 0Runout A
2345 030 S 2 ℗ 1972 320 0 1Runout B
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Karussell 2345 030First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Karussell 2345 030First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1972 | Germany | Karussell 2345 030First yearLP, Album, Compilation | LP, Album, Compilation |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Polydor 2343 062LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Sounds Superb SPR 90032LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Sounds Superb SPR 90032LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1974 | UK | Sounds Superb SPR 90032LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Ireland | Music For Pleasure MFP 50499LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50499LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | Prestige For Pleasure 4M034 96963LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Music For Pleasure 048 MFP 96 963LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| ? | Germany | Crystal 048 CRY 96 963 / MFP Super 048 MFP 96 963LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MFP Super 048 MFP 96 963 / Music For Pleasure 048 MFP 96 963LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50499LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Music For Pleasure MFP 50499LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Monkee's Theme
- A2Last Train To Clarksville
- A3She
- A4Daydream Believer
- A5Listen To The Band
- A6A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You
- B1I'm A Believer
- B2I Wanna Be Free
- B3Pleasant Valley Sunday
- B4(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone
- B5Shades Of Grey
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Of The Monkees are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Best Of The Monkees are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1981.
When was Best Of The Monkees first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Karussell 2345 030.
How do I tell if my copy of Best Of The Monkees is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2345 030) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2345 030 S 1 ℗ 1972 320 and 2345 030 S 2 ℗ 1972 320. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Best Of The Monkees 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.
