US
July 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4341
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A1 ZPRS-1338--4SSide A, Stamped
A3 ZPRS-1339--3SSide B, Stamped
ZPRS-1338Side A, Printed On Label
ZPRS-1339Side B, Printed On Label
Waylon JenningsThe Best Of Waylon Jennings
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Waylon Jennings
by Waylon Jennings · 1970
11 pressings4 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Best Of Waylon Jennings was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Best Of Waylon Jennings
6 pressings came out in 1970, 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
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4341
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A1 ZPRS-1338--4SSide A, Stamped
A3 ZPRS-1339--7SSide B, Stamped
ZPRS-1338--1S HVariant 1, Side A Stamped
ZPRS-1339--1S HVariant 1, Side B Stamped
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSP-4341
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Rockaway
- Runout / matrix
A1 ZPRS-1338--4SSide A, Stamped
A3 ZPRS-1339--3SSide B, Stamped
ZPRS-1338---2S (stamped)-A28 (etched)Variant 1, Side 1
ZPRS-1339---4S R (stamped)Variant 1, Side 2
UK
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSA 3000
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UK
December 1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor LSA 3000RCA Victor LSP 4341
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SPRS·1338·4E A1 FRunout side A
SPRS··1339·3E A1C WRunout side B
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- RCA LSP-4341
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
ZPRS-1338 TQZ
ZPRS-1339 TC
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.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Canada | RCA LSP-4341First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4341First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4341First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | RCA Victor LSP-4341First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor LSA 3000First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1970 | UK | RCA Victor LSA 3000 / RCA Victor LSP 4341First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1978 | US | RCA Victor AFL1-4341LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | RCA Victor AYL1-4828LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | RCA CL 84 828LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | RCA LSP-4341LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | RCA Victor LSP-4341LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Days Of Sand And Shovels2:16
- A2MacArthur Park5:04
- A3Delia's Gone3:20
- A4Walk On Out Of My Mind2:19
- A5Anita, You're Dreaming2:25
- B1Only Daddy That'll Walk The Line2:19
- B2Just To Satisfy You2:15
- B3I Got You2:36
- B4Something's Wrong In California2:30
- B5Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town2:10
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Waylon Jennings are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Waylon Jennings are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1970 and 1985.
When was The Best Of Waylon Jennings first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, UK, Canada. One of them is RCA Victor LSP-4341, released July 1970.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Waylon Jennings is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LSP-4341, LSA 3000) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, A1 ZPRS-1338--4S and A3 ZPRS-1339--3S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Waylon Jennings 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.
