US
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6641
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UAS-6641-A-1B RP (MR) K.S.Runout A
UAS-6641-B-1B RP (MR) K.S.Runout B
The Spencer Davis GroupSpencer Davis' Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Spencer Davis' Greatest Hits
by The Spencer Davis Group · 1968
13 pressings3 countriesRhythm & BluesPsychedelic RockSoulRock
Spencer Davis' 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 Spencer Davis' Greatest Hits
8 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
- United Artists Records UAS 6641
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6641-A-1A RP K.S. ASide A runout
UAS 6641-B-1A RP K.S. A ABSide B runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6641
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6641
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS-6641A-1ESide A Runout
UAS-6641-B-1B K.S. [unknown initials possibly RP]Side B Runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAL 3641
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAL 3641A-1A RO KS A Circled
UAL 3641B-1A RO KS A Circled
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UAS 6641
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
UAS 6641-A-1B A1 R K.s. RSide A Matrix/Runout
UAS - 6641 B - 1E A1 RSide B Matrix/Runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAL 3641First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Taiwan | World Record SLW-1654LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641 / United Artists Records UAS-6641LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641 / United Artists Records UAS-6641LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Polydor 2334 023LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | United Artists Records UAS 6641LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Gimme Some Lovin'2:53
- A2I'm A Man2:48
- A3Somebody Help Me1:57
- A4On The Green Light3:03
- A5Time Seller2:51
- B1Don't Want You No More3:01
- B2Keep On Running2:42
- B3Midnight Special2:11
- B4Blues In F3:25
- B5Searchin'2:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Spencer Davis' Greatest Hits are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Spencer Davis' Greatest Hits are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1968 and 1971.
When was Spencer Davis' Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US. One of them is United Artists Records UAS 6641.
How do I tell if my copy of Spencer Davis' Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UAS 6641, UAL 3641) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAS-6641-A-1B RP (MR) K.S. and UAS-6641-B-1B RP (MR) K.S.. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Spencer Davis' 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.
