US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3476RCA Victor LPM 3476
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SPRM-5344--6S A1 ISide A
SPRM-5345--3S A1 ISide B
The Sons Of The PioneersThe Best Of
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of
by The Sons Of The Pioneers · 1966
11 pressings2 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Best Of 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
4 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year, in 2 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
- RCA Victor LSP-3476(e)
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-5346--3 S B1 :Side A stamped runout
SPRS-5347--3 S. A1 :Side B stamped runout
SPRS-5346Side A label
SPRS-5347Side B label
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LPM-3476RCA Victor LPM 3476
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
SPRM-5344--3SSide A
SPRM-5345--1SSide B
Canada
1966- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP(e) 3476
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPRS-5346-2A Side Etching
SPRS-5347B Side Etching
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Canada | RCA Victor LSP(e) 3476First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LPM-3476 / RCA Victor LPM 3476First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LSP-3476(e)First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1966 | US | RCA Victor LPM-3476 / RCA Victor LPM 3476First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | RCA LSP-3476(e)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Canada | RCA AYL1-3468LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | RCA Victor LSP-3476 (e) Stereo (electronically Reprocessed)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | RCA AYL1-3468LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA ANL1-3468(e) / RCA ANL1-3468LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-3476(e)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | RCA Victor AHL1-3476(e)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Cool Water2:52
- A2My Best To You2:15
- A3No One To Cry To2:46
- A4San Antonio2:33
- A5I Still Do2:42
- A6Have I Told You Lately That I Love You2:49
- B1Tumbling Tumbleweeds2:38
- B2The Everlasting Hills Of Oklahoma2:56
- B3Riders In The Sky3:14
- B4The Last Round-Up2:37
- B5Room Full Of Roses3:01
- B6Chant Of The Wanderer3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1980.
When was The Best Of first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor LPM-3476.
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 LPM-3476, LSP-3476(e), LSP(e) 3476) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPRM-5344--6S A1 I and SPRM-5345--3S A1 I. 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.
