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The Monkees – The Monkees Greatest Hits
US · Arista · Vinyl LP Compilation Reissue
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 20, 2026
- MMint
- $30.85
- NMNear Mint
- $27.60
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $21.11
- VGVery Good
- $14.61
- G+Good Plus
- $8.12
- GGood
- $4.87
- FFair
- $3.25
- PPoor
- $1.62
8 copies listed on Discogs from $0.50.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Matrix / runout
- T1 AB-4089-A- CTH8AB-4089 SB-1A COLUMBIA NY XT
- Manufactured By
- Arista Records, Inc.
Specifications
- Artist
- The Monkees
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Label
- Arista
- Catalog number
- AB 4089
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Monkee's Theme2:25
- A2Last Train To Clarksville2:45
- A3She2:27
- A4Daydream Believer2:55
- A5Listen To The Band2:45
- A6A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You2:35
- B1I'm A Believer2:50
- B2I Wanna Be Free2:45
- B3Pleasant Valley Sunday3:12
- B4(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone2:25
- B5Shades Of Gray3:20
- Producer
- Bobby Hart
- Producer
- Chip Douglas
- Producer
- Jack Keller
- Producer
- Jeff Barry
- Producer
- Michael Nesmith
- Producer
- Tommy Boyce
About this record
Arista's reissue of The Monkees Greatest Hits carries catalogue AB 4089 and shows a steep price cliff between grades—Mint copies command 30.85 USD while Fair copies trade at 3.25 USD, a spread that reflects how condition dominates this compilation's market value. The dead-wax matrix T1 AB-4089-A- CTH8 confirms Arista Records, Inc. as the pressing plant, distinguishing this from earlier original pressings.
What drives its value
This Arista reissue trades on condition almost exclusively. A Mint copy reaches 30.85 USD, but the price drops to 27.60 USD in Near Mint, then 21.11 USD in VG+, and falls to 14.61 USD in VG—a pattern showing that even light wear erodes value sharply on this compilation.
Only 8 copies are currently listed for sale, suggesting modest active supply despite 3392 collectors owning one. Demand is modest: 113 want it against that installed base, indicating this is a common reissue rather than a chase pressing.
As a reissue on Arista rather than an original Colgems or RCA pressing, it sits lower in collector hierarchy, making condition the sole lever for pricing.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the Arista label, catalogue AB 4089, and the runout matrix T1 AB-4089-A- CTH8 on side A (the second runout AB-4089 SB-1A COLUMBIA NY XT on side B indicates Columbia pressing involvement in manufacturing). The LP contains 11 tracks and carries no barcode.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint means unplayed condition with no visible marks; Near Mint allows only the faintest signs of handling; VG+ shows light surface marks but plays cleanly; VG exhibits noticeable groove wear and light scratches that may produce occasional pops. Check the jacket for seam splits, ring wear, and foxing separately from the vinyl grade, as Arista reissues often show age in the cover even when the record itself is clean.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Frequently asked
What is a VG+ copy of this Arista reissue worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 21.11 USD. This represents a significant drop from the 27.60 USD for Near Mint, reflecting how even light surface marks reduce collector demand for this reissue.
How do I know this is the Arista pressing and not an original?
Check the label: it must read Arista and carry catalogue AB 4089. The dead-wax runout on side A should read T1 AB-4089-A- CTH8. Original Monkees compilations appeared on Colgems or RCA; Arista reissues came later as catalog repackagings.
Why is the lowest asking price only 0.5 USD when VG copies are listed at 14.61 USD?
The 0.5 USD listing likely represents a heavily played or damaged copy—possibly grading as Poor or Fair (1.62 USD and 3.25 USD respectively). Price guides reflect estimated fair-market value by condition; individual sellers may price below guide when moving stock quickly or when a copy has undisclosed flaws.
Is this a rare record?
No. The community data shows 3392 collectors own this pressing against only 113 who want it, indicating it is common. Only 8 copies are for sale at any given time, which is typical for a widely distributed reissue. Original Monkees pressings are far scarcer.
What does the community rating of 3.85 mean for this album?
The 3.85 rating (out of 5) from 135 raters reflects moderate appreciation for the compilation itself—The Monkees' catalog is popular, but this Arista reissue is not prized as a collector's object. The rating speaks to the music and pressing quality, not rarity or investment potential.