US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-6006
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
R-6006-B-1 1 10,048Runout side A
R-6006-B-1 1 10,049Runout side B
Tony WilliamsSings His Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Sings His Greatest Hits
by Tony Williams 路 1961
11 pressings7 countriesRhythm & BluesSoulRock & RollJazz
Sings His Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1961. 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 Sings His Greatest Hits
8 pressings came out in 1961, the album's first year, in 6 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
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R9-6006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R-6006
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R9-6006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Canada
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records R9-6006
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R-9-6006-A-l 饾憮 30,048A-Side etched runout
R-9-6006-B-l 饾憮 30,049B-Side etched runout
30,048A-Side label
30,049B-Side label
Japan
1961- Label and catalog number
- Reprise Records JET-7057
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Canada | Reprise Records R9-6006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | Japan | Reprise Records JET-7057First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | Mexico | Reprise Records R-6006First yearLP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| 1961 | South Africa | Reprise Records R-6006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | UK | Reprise Records R9-6006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1961 | US | Reprise Records R-6006First yearLP, Album, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo |
| 1961 | US | Reprise Records R-6006First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1961 | US | Reprise Records R9-6006First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | UK | Valiant Records VS 117LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo | LP, Album, Promo 路 Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Reprise Records R-6006 / Audio Fidelity Do Brasil Ltda. R-6006LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono | LP, Album, Mono 路 Mono |
| ? | UK | Valiant Records VS117 / Valiant Records VS 117LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1My Prayer
- A2The Great Pretender
- A3Only You (And You Alone)
- A4You'll Never, Never Know
- A5(You've Got) The Magic Touch
- A6Sleepless Nights
- B1The Miracle
- B2Little Star
- B3On My Word Of Honor
- B4For The First Time
- B5Mandolino
- B6Sing Lover Sing
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Sings His Greatest Hits are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Sings His Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1961 and 1970.
When was Sings His Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1961, in US, UK, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Reprise Records R-6006.
How do I tell if my copy of Sings His Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use R-6006, R9-6006, JET-7057) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R-6006-B-1 1 10,048 and R-6006-B-1 1 10,049. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Sings His 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.