Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 016-20 3498 7Capitol Records 016 20 3498 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2034987-A1Runout side A, stamped
2034987-B1Runout side B, stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Best
by Tina Turner · 1989
31 pressings11 countriesPop RockRock
The Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
27 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 11 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.
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 060-20 3498 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2034986 . A1Runout side A, stamped
2034986 . B1Runout side B, stamped
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 016-20 3498 7Capitol Records 016 20 3498 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2034987-A1Runout side A, variant 1
2034987-B1Runout side B, variant 1
2034987-A1 1Runout side A, variant 2
2034987-B1 1Runout side B, variant 2
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 016-20 3498 7Capitol Records 016 20 3498 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
2034987-A1Runout Side A
2034987-B1Runout Side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 12CL 543
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12 CL 543 A-1-1-1- DRunout stamped side A
12 CL 543 B-1-1-1- DRunout stamped side B
12CL 543ASide A label
12CL 543BSide B label
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 543
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver Injected Labels, Large Centre Hole
- Runout / matrix
CL 543 A - 1 - 1 - Q2Side A, on runout
CL 543 B - 1 - 1 - Q3Side B, on runout
CL 543ASide A, on label
CL 543BSide A, on label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 31 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | Interfusion K916First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Australia | Interfusion X 13404 / Interfusion X13404First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | Australia | Interfusion X 13425 / Interfusion X13425First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Brazil | Capitol Records 9951 164First year12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo | 12", Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM · Promo |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 016-20 3498 7 / Capitol Records 016 20 3498 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 060-20 3498 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 016-20 3498 7 / Capitol Records 016 20 3498 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint |
| 1989 | Europe | Capitol Records 016-20 3498 7 / Capitol Records 016 20 3498 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Capitol Records 2034986 / Capitol Records 20 3498 6First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | France | Capitol Records SP 1433First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | France | Capitol Records 2034987First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | Capitol Records 20 3498 612", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Italy | Capitol Records 14 2034986First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Italy | Capitol Records 06 2034987First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Japan | Capitol Records PRP-1417First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Unknown | EMI12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Australia | Not On Label12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | US | Parlophone OPSV-89947", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AThe Best (Edit)4:09
- BUndercover Agent For The Blues5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best are there?
31 vinyl pressings of The Best are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1989 and 2018.
When was The Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records 016-20 3498 7.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 016-20 3498 7, 060-20 3498 6, 12CL 543, CL 543) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2034987-A1 and 2034987-B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best 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.
