US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36352
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 36352-1ARunout side A, stamped
BL 36352-1ARunout side B, stamped
AL 36352Label side A
BL 36352Label side B
Tom ScottThe Best Of Tom Scott
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Tom Scott
by Tom Scott · 1980
10 pressings5 countriesFusionJazz-FunkJazz
The Best Of Tom Scott was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Tom Scott
8 pressings came out in 1980, 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36352
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
o AL 36352-1C 1T CRunout side A
o BL 36352-1D 1T ARunout side B
AL 36352Label side A
BL 36352Label side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36352
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AL 36352-1ARunout side A, stamped
BL 36352-1ARunout side B, stamped
AL 36352Label side A
BL 36352Label side B
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Columbia JC 36352
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
AL 36352-1AA Side Runout
BL 36352-1AB Side Runout
AL 36352A Side LAbel
BL 36352B Side Label
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS SBP 237467
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Philippines
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS/Sony LP-1365
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS SBP 237467First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Philippines | CBS/Sony LP-1365First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS STR 20019First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK & Europe | CBS S CBS 84347First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36352First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36352First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36352First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Columbia JC 36352First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1986 | Australia | CBS CJ7 / CBS CJ 7LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Columbia JC 36352LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1New York Connection4:24
- A2Spindrift5:42
- A3Breezin' Easy6:03
- A4Dirty Old Man5:20
- A5Nite Creatures3:57
- B1Shadows7:40
- B2Rock Island Rocket5:03
- B3Time And Love4:30
- B4Tom Cat3:40
- B5Gotcha (Theme From Starsky And Hutch)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Tom Scott are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Tom Scott are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 1986.
When was The Best Of Tom Scott first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Philippines, South Africa and more. One of them is Columbia JC 36352.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Tom Scott is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JC 36352, SBP 237467, LP-1365, STR 20019) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AL 36352-1A and BL 36352-1A. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Tom Scott 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.
