Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 780 170-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 780170-1 A 2Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 780170-1 B2xRunout side B
Wilson PickettThe Best Of Wilson Pickett
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Wilson Pickett
by Wilson Pickett · 1984
15 pressings7 countriesSoulRhythm & BluesFunk / Soul
The Best Of Wilson Pickett was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Wilson Pickett
8 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 5 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.
Germany
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 780 170-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 780170-1 A 2Runout side A
R/S Alsdorf 780170-1 B2xRunout side B
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81283-1-YRCA R 163938
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R163938ARunout side A
1-1 R163938B S̶T̶ ̶A̶ ̶8̶5̶5̶8̶0̶8̶-̶A̶Runout side B
(stamped) ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK
(stamped) SRC logo
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81283-1-Y
- Format
- LP, Compilation · AR
- Runout / matrix
ST-A-855807 A B22105 △10917Runout side A
ST-A-855808 A B22086 △10917XORunout side B
(stamped) ATLANTIC STUDIOS DK
(stamped) SRC logo
Australia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 81283-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX210923 81283-1-1Runout side A
MX210924 81283-1-2Runout side B
Europe
1984- Label and catalog number
- Atlantic 780 170-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 780170-1 A 2Runout side A stamped
R/S Alsdorf 780170-1 B 2Runout side B stamped
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.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australia | Atlantic 81283-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | Atlantic 780 170-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Atlantic 780 170-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Atlantic 780 170-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Greece | Atlantic 781283-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Greece | Atlantic 781283-1First yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1984 | Japan | Atlantic P-7735LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 81283-1-Y / Atlantic 7 81283-1-YLP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic A1 81283LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 81283-1-Y / RCA R 163938First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | US | Atlantic 81283-1-YFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Atlantic 81283LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Atlantic 81283LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Brazil | Atlantic 670.9249 / Atlantic 01125LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Atlantic 780 170-1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1In The Midnight Hour2:29
- A26345-7892:56
- A3I Found A Love2:55
- A4Mustang Sally3:04
- A5Ninety-Nine And One-Half (Won't Do)2:26
- A6Everybody Needs Somebody To Love2:16
- B1Don't Fight It2:31
- B2I'm A Midnight Mover2:24
- B3Funky Broadway2:33
- B4Soul Dance Number Three2:36
- B5I'm In Love2:28
- B6Land Of 1000 Dances2:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Wilson Pickett are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Wilson Pickett are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was The Best Of Wilson Pickett first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Germany, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is Atlantic 780 170-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Wilson Pickett is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 780 170-1, 81283-1-Y, 81283-1, 781283-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 780170-1 A 2 and R/S Alsdorf 780170-1 B2x. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Wilson Pickett 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.
