Canada
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPN 0209
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Various ArtistsThe South's Greatest Hits Volume II
Vinyl pressings
The South's Greatest Hits Volume II
by Various Artists · 1978
12 pressings7 countriesCountryCountry RockRockFolk
The South's Greatest Hits Volume II was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Volume II
10 pressings came out in 1978, the album's first year, in 7 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
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPN 0209
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS-CPN-0209-TH2 A6 1TSide A runout etched
BS-CPN-0209-TH2 B 1TSide B runout etched
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPN 0209
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
P AS-CPN-0209-P1 STERLINGSide A etched, P & Sterling stamped
P BS-CPN-0209-P2 STERLINGSide B etched, P & Sterling stamped
US
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records CPN 0209
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
AS-CPN-0209-SM1 5 STERLING 1SSide A runout etched
BS-CPN-0209-SM2 A2 STERLING S2Side B runout etched
Japan
September 25, 1978- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records VIP-6588Capricorn Records SCAP-6058
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
G 〄Ⓑ CPN 0209AⓈ 111 ✢ WSide A
G CPN 0209BⓈ 111 ✢Side B
Australia
1978- Label and catalog number
- Capricorn Records 2429 175
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Australia | Capricorn Records 2429 175First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Canada | Capricorn Records CPN 0209First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | France | Capricorn Records 2429 175First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | Capricorn Records 2429 175First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Greece | Polydor 2429 175First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1978 | Greece | Polydor 2429 175LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPN 0209First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPN 0209First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | Capricorn Records CPN 0209First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Japan | Capricorn Records VIP-6588 / Capricorn Records SCAP-6058First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | Japan | Capricorn Records VIP-6588First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Capricorn Records CPN-0209LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Heard It In A Love Song
- A2So Into You
- A3Long Haired Country Boy
- A4Hurry Sundown
- A5Jessica
- B1Struttin' My Stuff
- B2Thats Your Secret
- B3Mind Bender
- B4Street Corner Serenade
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The South's Greatest Hits Volume II are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The South's Greatest Hits Volume II are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was The South's Greatest Hits Volume II first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Canada, US, Japan, Australia and more. One of them is Capricorn Records CPN 0209.
How do I tell if my copy of The South's Greatest Hits Volume II is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CPN 0209, VIP-6588, 2429 175) 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 The South's Greatest Hits Volume II 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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