Germany
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 6.22279 AOMCA Records 6.22279 (AO)
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
6.22279-00-1 Manufactured In GermanyA-side runout stamped
6.22279-00-2 Manufactured In GermanyB-side runout stamped
Wishbone AshBest Of Wishbone Ash
Vinyl pressings
Best Of Wishbone Ash
by Wishbone Ash · 1975
15 pressings2 countriesPop RockClassic RockRock
Best Of Wishbone Ash was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Best Of Wishbone Ash
3 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 2 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
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 6.22279 AOMCA Records MZPS 7820
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Teldec-Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6. 22279-00-1 Manufactured In Germany IRunout A
6. 22279-00-2 Manufactured In Germany IRunout B
6.22 279-00-1Label A
6.22 279-00-2Label B
Netherlands
1975- Label and catalog number
- MCA Records 5C 054-96269MCA Records MAPS 7820
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
5C054-96269-A/25291-2-YSide A, variant 1
5C054-96269-B//25292-1-YSide B, variant 1
5C054-96269-A//25291-2-Y 1 1 2Side A, variant 2
5C054-96269-B//25292-1-Y 1 1 1Side B, variant 2
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.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Germany | MCA Records 6.22279 AO / MCA Records 6.22279 (AO)First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Germany | MCA Records 6.22279 AO / MCA Records MZPS 7820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1975 | Netherlands | MCA Records 5C 054-96269 / MCA Records MAPS 7820First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | Germany | MCA Records 6.22279 AO / MCA Records 6.22 279LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | MCA Records 62.004 / MCA Records MZPS 7820LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1976 | Germany | MCA Records 6.22279 AO / MCA Records 6.22279 (AO)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | MCA Coral 42.006 / MCA Coral 0042.006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | MCA Coral 0900.097LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | MCA Coral 42.006 / MCA Coral 0042.006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | MCA Coral 42.006LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | MCA Records 42.006LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | Germany | MCA Records 62.004 / MCA Records 0062.004LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 201 569 / MCA Records 201 569-320LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 62.004 / MCA Records MZPS 7820LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | MCA Records 62.004 / MCA Records 0062.004LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Queen Of Torture3:20
- A2Blind Eye3:40
- A3Where Were You Tomorrow10:22
- A4Blowin' Free5:17
- B1Errors Of My Ways6:52
- B2The King Will Come7:06
- B3Sorrel4:59
- B4Jail Bait4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Of Wishbone Ash are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Best Of Wishbone Ash are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1975 and 1978.
When was Best Of Wishbone Ash first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Germany, Netherlands. One of them is MCA Records 6.22279 AO.
How do I tell if my copy of Best Of Wishbone Ash is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6.22279 AO, 5C 054-96269) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6.22279-00-1 Manufactured In Germany and 6.22279-00-2 Manufactured In Germany. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Best Of Wishbone Ash 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.
