South Africa
April 1972- Label and catalog number
- Metro Records P 4010
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
The Righteous BrothersThe Best Of
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of
by The Righteous Brothers · 1972
12 pressings5 countriesRockPop
The Best Of 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 The Best Of
3 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Australia
1972- Label and catalog number
- Metro Records 2355 038
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Spain
1972- Label and catalog number
- MGM Records 23 15 099
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
8502315099*A*1Side A: Stamped
8502315099*B*1Side B: Stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Australia | Metro Records 2355 038First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1972 | Spain | MGM Records 23 15 099First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1972 | South Africa | Metro Records P 4010First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | Contour 2870455LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Spain | Polydor 24 86 211LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Spain | Polydor 28 61 297 / Orbis 28 61 297LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | Polydor 24 86 211LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Summit Records Australia SRA 295094LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Germany | MGM Records 2356024LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Metro Records 2356024LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| ? | Germany | Metro Records 2356024 / Metro Records 2356 024LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Metro Records 2356 024LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling
- A2That Lucky Old Sun
- A3So Many Lonely Nights Ahead
- A4Go Ahead And Cry
- A5Soul And Inspiration
- A6My Darling Clementine
- B1Hold On I'm Comin'
- B2Unchained Melody
- B3Drown In My Own Tears
- B4Island In The Sun
- B5Hung On You
- B6In The Midnight Hour
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Best Of are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1972 and 1988.
When was The Best Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in South Africa, Australia, Spain. One of them is Metro Records P 4010, released April 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use P 4010, 2355 038, 23 15 099) 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 The Best Of 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.
