US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1353
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Hollywood Pressing
- Runout / matrix
XLP47318-1AB IIII HSide A, stamped / IIII H etched
XLP47319-1E III HSide B, stamped / III H etched
Various ArtistsThe Big Hits!
Vinyl pressings
The Big Hits!
by Various Artists · 1959
10 pressings3 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Big Hits! was first pressed on vinyl in 1959. 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 Big Hits!
4 pressings came out in 1959, 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
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CS 8161
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
XSM 47320-1RSide A runout
XSM 47321-1DSide B runout
US
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1353
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
XLP47318-1DSide A runout
XLP47319-1CSide B runout
Canada
1959- Label and catalog number
- Columbia CL 1353
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | Canada | Columbia CL 1353First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1353First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CS 8161First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1959 | US | Columbia CL 1353First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Compilation, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1960s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | US | Columbia CL 1353LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Repress, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | Canada | Harmony HS 11249LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
| 1968 | US | Harmony HS 11249LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Music For Pleasure MFP 8238LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 8161LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia CS 1353LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Battle Of New Orleans
- A2Pointed Toe Shoes
- A3The Long Black Veil
- A4Heartaches By The Number
- A5I'll Catch You When You Fall
- A6Frankie's Man, Johnny
- B1You Dreamer You
- B2Waterloo
- B3When It's Springtime In Alaska
- B4I'm In Love Again
- B5I'll Kiss The Past Goodbye
- B6The Wall
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Big Hits! are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Big Hits! are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1959 and 1968.
When was The Big Hits! first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1959, in US, Canada. One of them is Columbia CL 1353.
How do I tell if my copy of The Big Hits! is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 1353, CS 8161) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, XLP47318-1AB IIII H and XLP47319-1E III H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Big 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.
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