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Dave Brubeck – Greatest Hits sealed original U.S. mono LP

dave brubeck - greatest hits u.s. mono lp

Offered for sale is a still sealed U.S. mono pressing of Dave Brubeck’s Greatest Hits by Dave Brubeck.

While the shrink wrap has been removed from the cover, the record is still sealed in the plastic inner sleeve.

About this copy: This copy of Dave Brubeck’s Greatest Hits is a 1966 U.S. mono pressing on the Columbia “2 eye” label.

As the record is still sealed in the plastic inner sleeve, the disc is presumably new and unplayed.

The cover is VG+, with slight general wear.

The perforated seal on the inner sleeve is fully intact, and there are no rips or tears on the sleeve.

Stamper numbers are:

Side one: XLP-112845-1F
Side two: XLP-112846-1F

A nice copy of a terrific LP and the only sealed original pressing we’ve ever had for sale.

Background: Released in 1966, Dave Brubeck’s Greatest Hits is a compilation album of material he’d recorded up to that point for Columbia records.

Allmusic.com gave Dave Brubeck’s Greatest Hits this review:

While greatest-hits albums from jazz artists are sometimes dubious propositions, Dave Brubeck is the rare exception to the rule. Brubeck concentrated on the song as much as the performance, which is one of the reasons why he appealed to such a wide audience and it’s also the reason why Greatest Hits is such an entertaining and effective sampler. Featuring such familiar items as “Take Five,” “In Your Own Sweet Way,” “The Duke,” “Trolley Song,” “Unsquare Dance,” and “Blue Rondo à la Turk,” the collection provides a fine introduction to Brubeck’s collegiate jazz for the uninitiated.

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Country of origin:	U.S.
Size:	12″
Record Label:	Columbia
Catalog Number:	CL 2484
Year of Release:	1966
Format:	Stereo
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Petula Clark – The World’s Greatest Singer sealed original U.S. stereo LP

petula clark - the world's greatest international hits u.s. lp

Offered for sale is a still sealed U.S. stereo copy of The World’s Greatest Singer!, also known as The World’s Greatest International Hits by Petula Clark.

Note: The front side of the cover lists The World’s Greatest Singer! as the title; the back side lists The World’s Greatest International Hits as the title. While “International Hits” is usually cited as the album’s title, The World’s Greatest Singer! is listed in a larger font on the label. We’ll let you decide.

About this copy: This copy of The World’s Greatest Singer! is an original 1965 U.S. stereo pressing on the Warner Brothers label.

As the album is still sealed, the record is presumably new and unplayed. Based on the weight, we think it’s likely an original gold label pressing.

The wrap is fully intact with no rips, or tears. There is a punch hole in the lower left hand corner.

A nice copy of a terrific pop LP.

Background: Released in 1965, The World’s Greatest Singer! was the third album by Petula Clark to be released that year.

The album reached #129 on the U.S. album chart.

You can listen to “The Girl from Ipanema” here:

Country of origin:	U.S.
Size:	12″
Record Label:	Warner Brothers
Catalog Number:	WS 1608
Year of Release:	1965
Format:	Stereo
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Eagles – Greatest Hits Japan LP with obi

Offered for sale is an original Japanese pressing of Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 by the Eagles, including the original obi.

About this copy: This copy of Greatest Hits is an original 1976 pressing on the Asylum label.

The cover is M- The obi is M-. The insert is M-.

The disc is M-, with a couple of spindle marks on the labels, but no marks on the vinyl. Clean disc!

A nice copy of a classic LP.

Background: Released in 1976, Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 went on to become the biggest-selling album in history.

The album reached #1 on the U.S. charts and has sold 38 million copies in the U.S. alone.

Allmusic.com gave Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 a 5 star review:

On their first four albums, the Eagles were at pains to demonstrate that they were a group of at least near-equals, each getting a share of the songwriting credits and lead vocals. But this compilation drawn from those albums, comprising the group’s nine Top 40 hits plus “Desperado,” demonstrates that this evenhandedness did not extend to singles — as far as those go, the Eagles belong to Glenn Frey and Don Henley. The tunes are melodic, and the arrangements — full of strummed acoustic guitars over a rock rhythm section often playing a shuffle beat, topped by tenor-dominated harmonies — are immediately engaging….No wonder it was such a big hit out of the box, topping the charts and becoming the first album ever certified platinum. Still, there must be more to it, since the album wasn’t just a big hit, but one of the biggest ever, becoming one of the very few discs to cross the threshold of 20 million copies and competing for the title of best-selling album of all time. There may be no explaining that, really, except to note that this was the pervasive music of the first half of the 1970s, and somehow it never went away.

Country of origin:	Japan
Size:	12″
Record Label:	Asylum
Catalog Number:	P-10150Y
Year of Release:	1976
Format:	Stereo
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Beatles – The Original Greatest Hits sealed 1964 U.S. mono LP

beatles - original greatest hits U.S. LP

Offered for sale is a still sealed copy of the U.S. LP The Original Greatest Hits by the Beatles.

Note: This 1964 LP was the first unauthorized album of Beatles music to reach stores in the U.S. and was deleted shortly after release due to legal threats from Capitol Records. Despite the fact that the word “Beatles” does not appear on the cover or label, the recordings on this album are original recordings by the Beatles.

About this copy: This copy of The Original Greatest Hits is a 1964 U.S. mono pressing on the Greatest Records label.

As the album is still sealed, the record is presumably new and unplayed.

The wrap is largely intact, though there is a large tear near the top of the back cover and a 5″ (12 cm) split in the shrink wrap along the bottom edge. We have secured these with tape to prevent further tearing.

There is some residue on the wrap where a price sticker was removed.

A nice copy of a very rare Beatles LP.

Background: During the height of Beatlemania in 1964, record companies were all scrambling to find something that they could release to cash in on the band’s popularity.

Many companies licensed older recordings, such as the Tony Sheridan “My Bonnie” and other similar tracks.

A previously unknown record company, Greatest Records, took a different approach. They simply released an album of genuine Beatles recordings without the permission of Capitol Records.

They thought they could get away with it by not mentioning “Beatles” on the cover, thinking that the public could figure out what the record was despite the artist not being named. This made the album appear very much like similar albums by Beatles cover bands that were then flooding the market.

Capitol Records did notice and likely threatened to sue and The Original Greatest Hits quickly disappeared from the market.

The address for the record company on the back cover is the same address used on the first issue of the later release The Savage Young Beatles, so this album is likely the work of the same people.

Tracks are:

Twist And Shout
I Want To Hold Your Hand
All My Loving
Please Please Me
From Me To You
Do You Want To Know A Secret
Love Me Do
Can´t Buy Me Love
Roll Over Beethoven
Please Mister Postman
I´ll Get You
She Loves You

Country of origin:	U.S.
Size:	12″
Record Label:	Greatest Records
Catalog Number:	GRC-1001
Year of Release:	1965
Format:	Mono
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Connie Francis – Greatest Hits Japan LP with obi

Offered for sale is a Japanese pressing of Connie Francis’ Greatest Hits by Connie Francis, including the original obi.

About this copy: This copy of Connie Francis’ Greatest Hits is a 1973 pressing on the MGM label.

The cover is VG++, with no wear, but with some foxing on the back cover. The obi is M-. The insert is M-.

The disc is M- on side one, and VG+ on side two, with an inaudible mark through the first four tracks.

A nice copy of a scarce Connie Francis LP.

Background: There have been a number of albums released under the title of Connie Francis’ Greatest Hits.

This 1973 release has the following tracks:

Who’s Sorry Now
My Happiness
Lipstick On Your Collar
Among My Souvenirs
Where The Boys Are
Someone Else’s Boy
Vacation
Looking For Love
Follow The Boys
I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter
Too Many Rules
Pretty Little Baby
Second Hand Love
If My Pillow Could Talk

Country of origin:	Japan
Size:	12″
Record Label:	MGM
Catalog Number:	MM 2057
Year of Release:	1973
Format:	Stereo
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Janis Joplin – Greatest Hits Japan record club LP

Offered for sale is a copy of Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits, released only through the Sony Family Club record club in Japan.

About this copy: This copy of Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits is a 1977 pressing on the CBS/Sony label.

The cover is VG++ with no wear, but with slight foxing on the back cover.

This album was issued without an obi.

The lyric insert is VG++ with slight foxing.

The disc is M- and looks unplayed. Clean disc!

A nice copy of a scarce Janis Joplin LP and the only copy we’ve ever had for sale.

Background: Released in 1977, Janis Joplin’s Greatest Hits was released only through the CBS/Sony Family Music Club in Japan.

Tracks are:

Combination of the Two
Summertime
Piece Of My Heart
Turtle Blues
Ball and Chain
Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)
Maybe
Kosmic Blues
Move Over
Half Moon
Me And Bobby McGee

Country of origin:	Japan
Size:	12″
Record Label:	CBS/Sony
Catalog Number:	FCPA-44
Year of Release:	1977
Format:	Stereo
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Santana – Santana’s Greatest Hits Japan record club-only LP

santana - santana's greatest hits japan record club lp

Offered for sale is a copy of Santana’s Greatest Hits by Santana, released only through the Sony Family Music Club record club in Japan.

About this copy: This copy of Santana’s Greatest Hits is a 1976 pressing on the CBS/Sony label.

The cover is M-. The lyric insert is VG++ with slight foxing.

This album was issued without an obi.

The disc is M- and looks unplayed. Clean disc!

A nice copy of a scarce Santana LP.

Background: Released in 1976, Santana’s Greatest Hits was sold only through the Sony Family Music Club record club in Japan.

Tracks are:

Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen
Samba De Sausalito
Everything’s Coming Our Way
Batuka
Evil Ways
Oye Como Va
Jingo
Persuasion
Hope You’re Feeling Better
Samba Pa Ti

Country of origin:	Japan
Size:	12″
Record Label:	CBS/Sony
Catalog Number:	FCPA-43
Year of Release:	1976
Format:	Stereo
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Santana – Greatest Hits limited edition clear vinyl U.S. LP

Offered for sale is a still sealed limited edition clear vinyl U.S. pressing of Santana’s Greatest Hits by Santana.

About this copy: This copy of Santana’s Greatest Hits is a 2019 pressing on the Columbia label of an album that was originally released in 1974.

This colored vinyl issue was sold exclusively through Walmart stores.

As the album is still sealed, the record is presumably new and unplayed.

The wrap is fully intact with no rips, tears, or holes. There is a hype sticker on the wrap that says, “Exclusive Milky Clear Vinyl.”

A nice copy of one of Santana’s best-selling albums.

Background: Released in 1974, Santana’s Greatest Hits was the band’s first compilation album.

The album reached #14 on the UK charts and #17 in the U.S., where it has sold more than seven million copies.

The album contains the edited “single” versions of “Evil Ways,” “Persuasion,” and “Black Magic Woman.”

Allmusic.com gave Santana’s Greatest Hits a 4 1/2 star review:

This ten-song sampler presents the best of Santana, 1969-71, the period of its greatest popularity. The hits include “Black Magic Woman,” “Evil Ways,” “Everybody’s Everything,” and “Oye Como Va.” But note that this is a bare minimum of prime Santana. Not only does the sampler choose from only Santana’s first three albums, but it leaves out such seminal numbers as “Nobody to Depend On” and “Soul Sacrifice.” Those looking for a more extensive overview should consider Viva Santana!

Country of origin:	U.S.
Size:	12″
Record Label:	Columbia
Catalog Number:	88985446151
Year of Release:	2019
Format:	Stereo
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Michael Jackson – 14 Greatest Hits sealed U.S. picture disc LP with glove and poster

michael jackson - 14 greatest hits picture disc LP

Offered for sale is a still sealed U.S. picture disc edition of 14 Greatest Hits by Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.

This picture disc includes both a poster and a single white glove. The glove was not included in all copies of the album.

About this copy: This copy of 14 Greatest Hits is an original 1984 U.S. pressing on the Motown label.

As the album is sealed, the record is presumably unplayed.

The cover has a saw mark in the lower left-hand corner. The wrap is fully intact with no rips, tears, or holes, except for a small break where the cover is cut.

The glove is clearly visible, and the cover says that a poster is included. The poster should be inside the cover behind the disc.

A nice copy of a scarce Michael Jackson oddity and the first copy we’ve had for sale in many years.

Background: Michael Jackson and his brothers, recording as the Jackson 5, left Motown Records in 1975 to sign with Epic.

They were successful after the label change, and Michael Jackson had huge hits with his Off the Wall and Thriller LPs.

After the split, Motown repackaged and reissued a number of earlier recordings by both Michael and the Jackson 5 to capitalize on their new success at Epic.

In 1984, at the height of Michael Jackson mania, Motown released 14 Greatest Hits, an album containing the best-known solo and group tracks from the Motown years.

While the album was released as a regular LP, it was also issued as a limited edition picture disc LP that included a poster and a single glove, which had by that time become Michael’s best-known piece of apparel.

The album did not sell particularly well, peaking at #184 on the U.S. album charts, and was soon deleted.

Tracks are:

The Jackson 5 – I Want You Back
The Jackson 5 – ABC
The Jackson 5 – The Love You Save
The Jackson 5 – I’ll Be There
The Jackson 5 – Mama’s Pearl
The Jackson 5 – Never Can Say Goodbye
The Jackson 5 – Maybe Tomorrow
The Jackson 5 -Lookin’ Through The Windows
The Jackson 5 – Dancing Machine
Michael Jackson – Got To Be There
Michael Jackson – Rockin’ Robin
Michael Jackson – I Wanna Be Where You Are
Michael Jackson – Ben
Michael Jackson – One Day In Your Life

Country of origin:	U.S.
Size:	12″
Record Label:	Motown
Catalog Number:	6099ML
Year of Release:	1984
Format:	Stereo
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Connie Francis – Connie’s Greatest Hits sealed mono U.S. LP

connie francis - connie's greatest hits LP

Offered for sale is a still sealed mono U.S. pressing of Connie’s Greatest Hits by Connie Francis.

About this copy: This copy of Connie’s Greatest Hits is a 1962 pressing on the MGM label of an album that was originally released in 1959 with a different cover.

As the album is still sealed, the record is presumably new and unplayed.

The wrap is fully intact except for a 1″ break at the mouth and a 2″ break at the center of the bottom edge. There is also a 1″ cover split there. We’ve secured the break in the wrap with tape to prevent further splitting.

There is a tiny amount of mildew under the wrap in the lower right hand corner on the back.

A nice copy of a scarce Connie Francis LP, as most copies were sold when the album was first released.

Background: Originally released in 1959, Connie’s Greatest Hits was the sixth album by Connie Francis. The album reached #17 on the U.S. album charts.

The original 1959 issue had a photo of Francis with a top hat and a baton. The 1962 reissue depicted her in a sweater and holding a megaphone.

Both versions of the album contain the same material.

You can listen to “Stupid Cupid” here:

Country of origin:	U.S.
Size:	12″
Record Label:	MGM
Catalog Number:	1962
Year of Release:	E 3793
Format:	Mono
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