Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- Arista 7RS-141
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Love Of All
by Whitney Houston · 1985
35 pressings14 countriesSoft RockBalladRockPop
Greatest Love Of All was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Greatest Love Of All
1 pressing came out in 1985, the album's first year. 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 35 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s35 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | Arista 7RS-141First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Argentina | Arista S-05447", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Argentina | Arista S-05447", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | Australia & New Zealand | Arista 1045377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Canada | Arista AS1-94667", Single | 7", Single |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 108 084 / Arista 1080847", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 608 08412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Europe | Arista 108 084 / Arista 1080847", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Ireland | Arista ARIST 6587", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Arista 108 0847", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Italy | Arista 108 0847", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Arista 1045377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | New Zealand | Arista 1045377", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1986 | Peru | Arista 01.40.8000287", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | South Africa | Arista AAJ 1137", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AGreatest Love Of All4:51
- BThinking About You4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Love Of All are there?
35 vinyl pressings of Greatest Love Of All are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1985 and 1989.
When was Greatest Love Of All first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Japan. One of them is Arista 7RS-141.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Love Of All is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 7RS-141) 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 Greatest Love Of All 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.
