US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74952
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11436 1 1Side A - stamped
7 11436 1 1Side B - stamped
7-11436Side A - Label
7-11437Side B - Label
The New Hawaiian BandHawaii's Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Hawaii's Greatest Hits
by The New Hawaiian Band · 1968
10 pressings6 countriesEasy ListeningJazzFolkWorld
Hawaii's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Hawaii's Greatest Hits
3 pressings came out in 1968, 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 74952
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7 11436 2 2Side A - stamped
7 11436 2 2Side B - stamped
7-11436Side A - Label
7-11437◆Side B - Label
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Decca DL 4952
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MG11436TIside A runout, stamped
MG11437TIside B runout, stamped
MG 11436side A label
MG 11437⦿side B label
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.
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 4952First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74952First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Decca DL 74952First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | US | MCA Records MCA-156LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | MCA Records COP/S 1371LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Decca DL 74952 / Decca DL 4952LP | LP |
| ? | Italy | Sir Val SV. 7003 / Sir Val SV 7003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Japan | Decca SDL-10406LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | New Zealand | Festival Records SDL-932988LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | MCA Records MCA-156 / MCA Records MCA 156LP, Reissue, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Reissue, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Hawaii3:16
- A2Lovely Hula Hands2:45
- A3Beyond The Reef3:05
- A4On The Beach At Waikiki2:05
- A5The Hawaiian Wedding Song (Ke Kali Nei Au)3:00
- A6Sweet Leilani2:20
- B1Now Is The Hour2:25
- B2I'll Weave A Lei Of Stars For You2:20
- B3Song Of The Islands (Na Lei O Hawaii)2:25
- B4The Hukilau Song2:36
- B5Aloha Oe (Farewell To Thee)2:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Hawaii's Greatest Hits are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Hawaii's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1968 and 1973.
When was Hawaii's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is Decca DL 74952.
How do I tell if my copy of Hawaii's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DL 74952, DL 4952) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 7 11436 1 1 and 7 11436 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Hawaii's 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.