US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0187
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Los Angeles Press
- Runout / matrix
✲Both Sides, Stamped
Vinyl pressings
The South's Greatest Hits
by Various Artists · 1977
24 pressings13 countriesSouthern RockRock
The South's Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 South's Greatest Hits
19 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPN-0187
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Press
- Runout / matrix
AS-CPN-0187-S1 STERLING B-3 S 1A Side Etch exc Sterling stamp
BS-CPN-0187-S1 STERLING A-2 S 1B Side Etch exc Sterling stamp
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0187
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Jacksonville Press
- Runout / matrix
CP-1-0187-JW1#2 STERLING 0Runout A etch; STERLING 0 stamp
CP-2-0187-JW1#2 STERLING 0Runout B etch; STERLING 0 stamp
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0187
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CP-1-0187-WW1 #2 ─◁ STERLINGSide A etched, Sterling stamped
CP-2-0187-WW1 #2 ─◁ STERLINGSide B etched, Sterling stamped
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0187
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Winchester Press
- Runout / matrix
CP-1-0187-WW1 —◁ STERLINGA-side runout
CP-2-0187-WW1 —◁ STERLINGB-side runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CP 0187
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Promo
- Runout / matrix
Side One: CP-1-0187-LW2
Side Two: CP-2-0187-LW1
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Capricorn Records 2429 153First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Capricorn Records CP 0187First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | Capricorn Records CPN 0187First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | France | Capricorn Records CP 0187First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | France | Capricorn Records 2476 134First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Capricorn Records 2476 134First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Italy | Capricorn Records 2429153First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | Capricorn Records VIP-6446First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Capricorn Records 2429 153First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Capricorn Records 2429 153First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Spain | Capricorn Records 24 29 153First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Spain | Capricorn Records HCAS 721-19 / Hispavox HCAS 721-19First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | UK | Capricorn Records 2429 153First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | Capricorn Records CP 0187First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Capricorn Records CPN-0187LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | South Korea | Polydor SEL-RG 812 / 2476 134LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capricorn Records CPN 0187LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Ramblin' Man3:37
- A2South's Gonna Do It Again4:12
- A3Fooled Around And Fell In Love2:57
- A4There Goes Another Love Song2:49
- A5Fire On The Mountain3:06
- B1Midnight Rider3:20
- B2Doraville3:36
- B3Sweet Home Alabama3:36
- B4Third Rate Romance3:19
- B5Right Place, Wrong Time2:50
- B6Keep On Smilin'3:25
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The South's Greatest Hits are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The South's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1977 and 1986.
When was The South's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Capricorn Records CP 0187.
How do I tell if my copy of The South's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CP 0187, CPN-0187, 2429 153, CPN 0187) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ✲. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The South'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.
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