US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Vinyl pressings
Tony's Greatest Hits
by Tony Bennett · 1958
21 pressings4 countriesEasy ListeningJazzPop
Tony's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1958. 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 Tony's Greatest Hits
5 pressings came out in 1958, 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
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP43849-2AJ P IIIRunout side A, variant 1
XLP43850-1AG P IIIIRunout side B, variant 1
XLP43849-2FRunout side A, variant 2
XLP43850-1GRunout side B, variant 2
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
Philippines
1958- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1229
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Philippines | Columbia CL 1229First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1229First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1229First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1229First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Columbia CL 1229First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1960s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Canada | Columbia CL 1229LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CL 1229LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8652LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1962 | US | Columbia CS 8652LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1964 | US | Columbia CS 8652LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1965 | US | Columbia CS 8652LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | US | Columbia CS 8652LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 8652LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CS 8652LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Columbia CL 1229LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS S 62820LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | CBS P 62820 / CBS 62820LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10616LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1229LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Columbia Limited Edition LE 10616LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CL 1229LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Stranger In Paradise
- A2Cold, Cold Heart
- A3Because Of You
- A4Rags To Riches
- A5Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
- A6Young And Warm And Wonderful
- B1In The Middle Of An Island
- B2Ca, C'Est L'Amour
- B3Just In Time
- B4There'll Be No Teardrops Tonight
- B5Anywhere I Wander
- B6Sing You Sinners
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Tony's Greatest Hits are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Tony's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1958 and 1970.
When was Tony's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1958, in US, Philippines. One of them is Columbia CL 1229.
How do I tell if my copy of Tony's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1229) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Tony's 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.
