US
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Motown S 666
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
HS-1490 S-1Side A, etched
UR4S--1779-1-A A1 ISide A, stamped
HS-1491 S-2Side B, etched
UR4S--1780-1-A I ASide B, stamped
Various ArtistsA Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8
Vinyl pressings
A Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8
by Various Artists · 1967
11 pressings5 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
A Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8 was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 A Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8
9 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year, in 3 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
December 1967- Label and catalog number
- Motown 666Motown S 666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
UR4S--1779-1 - G HS-1490 MS-666 o S-1. dh . TRunout A
UR4S--1780-1 - G o HS-1491 MS-666 S-2. dh . TRunout B
HS-1490-2Label A
HS-1491-2Label B
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Motown M 666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Motown S-666
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
HS-1490-2Side A label
UR4S-1779Side A label
HS-1491-2Side B label
UR4S-1780Side B label
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Motown MS-666
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Motown MT 666
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
H-1490-2Side A label
UR4M-1774Side A label
H-1491-2Side B label
UR4M-1775Side B label
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.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Canada | Tamla Motown MS 666First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | North America (inc Mexico) | Motown M-666First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Motown M 666First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1967 | US | Motown S-666First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Motown MS-666First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Motown MT 666First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Motown 666 / Motown S 666First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Motown S 666First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1967 | US | Motown 666 / Motown S 666First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1968 | Taiwan | First Record FL-S 1558 / First Record Ⓢ FL-1558LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
1970s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Spain | Tamla Motown S-32525 / Tamla Motown S-32 525LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Beauty Is Only Skin Deep2:21
- A2(Come 'Round Here) I'm The One You Need2:30
- A3My World Is Empty Without You2:30
- A4Your Unchanging Love2:58
- A5Take Me In Your Arms And Love Me2:55
- A6Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever2:46
- A7Jimmy Mack2:45
- A8Shoot Your Shot3:00
- B1You Can't Hurry Love2:45
- B2I Guess I'll Always Love You2:40
- B3Heaven Must Have Sent You2:31
- B4Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got2:33
- B5Travlin' Man2:50
- B6Greetings (This Is Uncle Sam)2:59
- B7(I'm A) Road Runner2:36
- B8(I Know) I'm Losing You2:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of A Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of A Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 1974.
When was A Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US, Canada, North America (inc Mexico). One of them is Motown S 666, released December 1967.
How do I tell if my copy of A Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S 666, 666, M 666, S-666) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, HS-1490 S-1 and UR4S--1779-1-A A1 I. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is A Collection Of Original 16 Big Hits Vol. 8 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.
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