Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651330 6
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
01 651330 1A 1Side A
01 651330 1B 1Side B
Bonnie TylerThe Best
Vinyl pressings
The Best
by Bonnie Tyler · 1988
12 pressings6 countriesPop RockSynth-popElectronicRock
The Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. 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 The Best
11 pressings came out in 1988, 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.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651330 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01 651330 1A 1 DSide A, runout
01 651330 1B 1Side B, runout
01-651330-1Side A - Label
01-651330-2Side B - Label
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS BEST 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BEST - 1 - A4Runout etched side A
BEST - 1 - B1 TY1Runout etched side B
BEST 1 A*Label side A
BEST 1 B*Label side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS BEST T1
- Format
- 12"
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS 651330 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX250353 651330・7・1Runout etched side A
MX250354 651330・7・2Runout etched side B
MX250353Label side A
MX250354Label side B
Portugal
1988- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 651330 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | CBS 651330 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651330 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Europe | CBS CBS 651330 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Portugal | CBS CBS 651330 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | South Africa | CBS SSC 6078First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651330 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651330 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651330 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Spain | CBS CBS 651330 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | CBS BEST 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | CBS BEST T1First year12" | 12" |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | CBS BEST B17", Single, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited | 7", Single, Box Set, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AThe Best4:00
- BThe Fire Below5:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Best are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was The Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, Australia, Portugal and more. One of them is CBS CBS 651330 6.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBS 651330 6, CBS 651330 7, BEST 1, BEST T1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 01 651330 1A 1 and 01 651330 1B 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best 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.
