Vinyl pressings
by ZZ Top · 1977
The Best Of ZZ Top was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 6 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.
SAHS 1716-2 T1Runout Side A [Etched]
SAHS 1717-1 T1Runout Side B [Etched]
STERLINGRunout Both Sides [Stamped]
SAHS 1716 THLabel Side A
SAHS 1716 PPSide 1 etched
SAHS 1717 PP STERLINGSide 2 etched (STERLING stamped)
SAHS1716 · W STERLINGSide A Runout
SAHS1717 W STERLINGSide B Runout
WRunouts & Labels
SAHS 1716 WSide A Label
SAHS 1716 PRCRunout Side A [Etched]
SAHS 1717 PRCRunout Side B [Etched]
SAHS 1716Label Side A
SAHS 1717Label Side B
SAHS1716Side 1
SAHS1717Side 2
SAHS-1716-1L T. B IIRunout side A, stamped (T. is etched)
SAHS-1717-1Y T. BRunout side B, stamped (T. is etched)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | London Records SAHA.7817First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Canada | London Records PS 706First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | France | London Records 260.021 / Disques London 260.021 BFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Nova 6.23361 AOFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Germany | Nova 6.23361First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Nova 6.23361 AOFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records GP-1091First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | Japan | London Records GP-1091First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Taiwan | Pop MH-7259LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1977 | US | London Records PS 706First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | London Records PS 706First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | London Records PS 706LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | London Records PS 706LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1977 | US | London Records PS 706First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1977 | US | London Records PS 706LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598 / Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | France | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598 / Warner Bros. Records (BSK 3273)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Italy | Warner Bros. Records W 56 598LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records GWEA-5392LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1981 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records GWEA-5392LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 56598LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Spain | Warner Bros. Records 56598LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LWB-5392LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1984 | South Korea | Warner Bros. Records OLW-304LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | South Korea | Warner Bros. Records OLW-304LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1989 | Mexico | Warner Bros. Records LWB-5392LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | US | Rhino Records R1 3273 / Warner Records 603497830596LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2023 | US | Warner Records RCV1 3273 / 081227819385LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2023 | US | Warner Records RCV1 3273 / 081227819385 / Warner Records R1 3273 / 603497830596LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Warner Records R1 3273 / Warner Records 603497830596LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2024 | Worldwide | Warner Records 603497830596 / Rhino Records R1 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 83886LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
| ? | Argentina | Warner Bros. Records 83886LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Australia | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598 / Warner Bros. Records K 56 598LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598 / Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598 / Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598 / Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598LP, Compilation, Mispress, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Mispress, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Warner Bros. Records WB 56 598 / Warner Bros. Records BSK 3273LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
111 vinyl pressings of The Best Of ZZ Top are listed here, from 26 countries, released between 1977 and 2024.
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is London Records PS 706.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PS 706, SAHA.7817, 260.021, 6.23361 AO) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAHS 1716-2 T1 and SAHS 1717-1 T1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
