US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow 1004
- Format
- LP, Mono, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MGL-12345-A
MGL-12346-A
The Righteous BrothersThe Best Of The Righteous Brothers
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of The Righteous Brothers
by The Righteous Brothers · 1966
20 pressings6 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulRockFunk / Soul
The Best Of The Righteous Brothers was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Righteous Brothers
17 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 5 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow S-1004Moonglow 1004
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ST-MGL-66813Matrix Side A
ST-MGL-66814Matrix Side A
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow MOONGLOW 1004
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGL-12345-A LW AT WSide 1 Etched
MGL-12346-A LW AT WSide 2 Etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow MOONGLOW 1004
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · No ATCO Yellow Lbl
- Runout / matrix
MGL-12345-ASide 1 Etched
MGL-12346-A MSide 2 Etched
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow S-1004Moonglow 1004
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-MGL-66813-AA (MR) AT △9007 W IVar. 1 - Side A runout
ST-MGL-66814-AA (MR) AT LW △9007-X W IVar. 1 - Side B runout
ST-MGL-66813-AA LW (MR) •AT △9007 W IVar. 2 - Side A runout
ST-MGL-66814-AA (MR) AT LW △9007-X W IVar. 2 - Side B runout
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Moonglow 1004
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MGL-12345-AA MR LW AT △8987 WSide A etched, exc. "MR" stamped in circle
MGL-12346-AA LW-MR AT △8987-X WSide B etched, exc. "MR" stamped in circle
MGL 12345Side A label
MGL 12346Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Australia | Festival Records Pty. Ltd. SFL-931,952 / Moonglow MX20081First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Canada | Atlantic B 348First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Barry B 348(C)First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | Canada | Barry BSR-348First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Germany | Metronome MLP 15235First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Calendar Records R67-6012First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | New Zealand | Calendar Records SLF-931,952First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | Taiwan | Large World LW-215LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | US | Moonglow 1004First yearLP, Mono, Compilation · Mono | LP, Mono, Compilation · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Moonglow S-1004 / Moonglow 1004First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Moonglow MOONGLOW 1004First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Moonglow MOONGLOW 1004First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono, Colored vinyl |
| 1966 | US | Moonglow S-1004 / Moonglow 1004First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | Moonglow 1004First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Moonglow SD 1004First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Festival Records Pty. Ltd. SFL-931,952LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Georgia On My Mind2:37
- A2Little Latin Lupe Lu2:50
- A3For Your Love3:10
- A4Try To Find Another Man2:20
- A5You Can Have Her2:50
- A6Justine2:09
- A7I Just Want To Make Love To You3:22
- B1Fannie Mae2:15
- B2Something's Got A Hold On Me3:08
- B3My Prayer2:45
- B4Let The Good Times Roll2:08
- B5Bye, Bye Love2:00
- B6At My Front Door2:30
- B7This Little Girl Of Mine2:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Righteous Brothers are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Best Of The Righteous Brothers are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1966 and 1967.
When was The Best Of The Righteous Brothers first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Australia, Canada, Germany and more. One of them is Moonglow 1004.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of The Righteous Brothers is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1004, S-1004, MOONGLOW 1004, SD 1004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MGL-12345-A and MGL-12346-A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of The Righteous Brothers 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.
