UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive BO TV1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BOTV 1 A [SNA logo] TY1Runout A-side
BOTV 1 B [SNA logo] TY1Runout B-side
BO TV 1ALabel A-side
BO TV 1BLabel B-side
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Billy Ocean · 1989
19 pressings17 countriesSynth-popDiscoElectronicPop
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Greatest Hits
14 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 14 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1271-1-J
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
AP J1-1271-A-1A G1 B3Side One Deadwax
Randy Mahon Jr.Both sides - Signature on Deadwax
AP J1-1271-B-1A G1 B4Side Two Deadwax
Australasia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive SFKL 1 0175
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SFKL 0175 1Side 1 label
SFKL 0175 2Side 2 label
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive SFL1 0175
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
SFL1 0175 ASide One
SFL1 0175 BSide Two
Barbados
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 1271-1-J
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- Jive 150.8046
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australasia | Jive SFKL 1 0175First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Australia | Jive SFL1 0175First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Barbados | Jive 1271-1-JFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Brazil | Jive 150.8046First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Canada | Jive 1271-1-JFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Canada | Jive 1271-1-JLP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive ZL 74286First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Germany | Jive 36 444-8LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | Italy | Jive ZL 74286First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | Mexico | Jive LAE - 895First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | South Africa | Jive HIP (D) 60First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Spain | Jive 5C ZL 74286First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | UK | Jive BO TV1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK & Europe | Jive ZL74286 / Jive ZL 74286First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1989 | US | Jive 1271-1-JFirst yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Venezuela | Jive 87001 / Jive 87.001LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LP-7-1-F 2024582 / Jive LP-7-1-F 2024582LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | South Korea | BMG BMGSL 7003LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
- A2Licence To Chill
- A3Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
- A4There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
- A5Loverboy
- A6Suddenly
- B1Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
- B2Love Zone
- B3Here's To You
- B4I Sleep Much Better (In Someone Else's Bed)
- B5The Colour Of Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 17 countries, released between 1989 and 1992.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australasia, Australia and more. One of them is Jive BO TV1.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BO TV1, 1271-1-J, SFKL 1 0175, SFL1 0175) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BOTV 1 A [SNA logo] TY1 and BOTV 1 B [SNA logo] TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Greatest Hits 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.
