Canada
1973- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-LA086-F
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
UALA-086-F 2A-2 TxDRunout side A
UALA-086-F B2 TxDRunout side B
Willie NelsonThe Best Of Willie Nelson
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Willie Nelson
by Willie Nelson · 1973
15 pressings5 countriesCountryFolkWorld& Country
The Best Of Willie Nelson was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Willie Nelson
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA086-FLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-LA086-FFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA086-FLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA086-FLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA086-F / United Artists Records R 133463LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition | LP, Album, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue · Club edition |
| 1973 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA086-FLP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA086-FLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1978 | US | United Artists Records UA-LA086-FLP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
1980s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Germany | United Artists Records 1C 064-82 878LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | New Zealand | United Artists Records UAL 3026LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Australia | United Artists Records UAC.5074LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Canada | Liberty LN-10118LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1981 | US | Liberty LN 10118LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Album, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | United Artists Records UAC.5074LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Liberty LN-10118LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Funny How Time Slips Away3:00
- A2Hello Walls2:23
- A3The Part Where I Cry2:18
- A4Undo The Right2:32
- A5Wake Me When It's Over2:46
- A6Crazy2:50
- B1Touch Me2:12
- B2One Step Beyond2:23
- B3Three Days2:57
- B4Half A Man2:25
- B5Where My House Lives2:18
- B6Darkness On The Face Of The Earth2:30
- B7Mr. Record Man2:44
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Willie Nelson are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Willie Nelson are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 1981.
When was The Best Of Willie Nelson first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Canada. One of them is United Artists Records UA-LA086-F.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Willie Nelson is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-LA086-F) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UALA-086-F 2A-2 TxD and UALA-086-F B2 TxD. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Willie Nelson 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.
