US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Colgems COS-115
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZRS-343-3S A/D RA Side
XZRS-344-4S A/E RB Side
The MonkeesGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by The Monkees · 1969
15 pressings7 countriesPop RockGarage RockRockPop
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Greatest Hits
10 pressings came out in 1969, 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
1969- Label and catalog number
- Colgems COS-115
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
XZRS-0343-5S C IA Side Runout
XZRS-0344-5S I +B Side Runout
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Colgems COS-115
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Hollywood pressing
- Runout / matrix
XZRS-0343-32S HSide A stamped
XZRS-0344-31S HSide B stamped
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Colgems COS-115
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Indianapolis pressing
- Runout / matrix
XZRS-0343-5S +I Λ2A runout stamped
XZRS-0344-5S +I Λ4B runout stamped
XZRS-0343-5S +I Λ4Variation 2: A runout stamped
XZRS-0344-6S +I Λ2Variation 2: B runout stamped
Australia
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor COS-115RCA COS-115
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XZRS-0343-6S A3A3Side 1 runout stamped
XZRS-0344-6S D1A2Side 2 runout stamped
XZRS-0343Side 1 label
XZRS-0344Side 2 label
Canada
1969- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor COS-115
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
XZRS-0343 G MSide A Etching
XZRS-0344 G MSide B Etching
XZRS-0343Side A Label
XZRS-0344Side B Label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Canada | RCA Victor COS-115First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Mexico | RCA Victor MIL/S 4053First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | RCA Victor RPLS-3434First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Peru | RCA Victor COS-115First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Colgems COS-115First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Colgems COS-115First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Colgems COS-115First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Colgems COS-115First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | Venezuela | RCA Victor LPVS-1003First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1969 | Australia | RCA Victor COS-115 / RCA COS-115First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Canada | RCA Victor COS-115 RELP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1971 | New Zealand | RCA RPLS-3434LP, Compilation, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Misprint, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | US | Friday Music FRM-115 / Rhino Records FRM-115LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | US | Friday Music FRM-115LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Friday Music FRM-115LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Daydream Believer2:58
- A2Pleasant Valley Sunday3:10
- A3Cuddly Toy2:45
- A4Shades Of Gray3:20
- A5Zor And Zam2:08
- A6A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You2:35
- A7She2:27
- B1Randy Scouse Git2:35
- B2I Wanna Be Free2:24
- B3I'm A Believer2:41
- B4Valleri2:16
- B5Mary, Mary2:12
- B6(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone2:25
- B7Last Train To Clarksville2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1969 and 2025.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US, Australia, Canada, Mexico and more. One of them is Colgems COS-115.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use COS-115, MIL/S 4053, RPLS-3434, LPVS-1003) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XZRS-343-3S A/D R and XZRS-344-4S A/E R. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
