UK
November 7, 1988- Label and catalog number
- EG EGTV 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
The Ultimate Collection
by Bryan Ferry · 1988
20 pressings14 countriesPop RockRockPop
The Ultimate Collection 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 Ultimate Collection
16 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- EG EGTV 2EG 209 392-630
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EGTV 2 A-1U-1- ƆSide A runout, etched, Variant 1
EGTV 2 B-2U-1- 2Side B runout, etched, Variant 1
EGTV 2 A-1U-1- 3 DB.TAPE ONESide A runout, etched, Variant 2
EGTV 2 B-1U-1- 1 DB.TAPE ONESide B runout, etched, Variant 2
Europe
November 7, 1988- Label and catalog number
- EG 209 392Virgin 209 392-630
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM209392 A-1/10-88Side A runout, stamped, Variant 1
DM209392 B-1/10-88Side B runout, stamped, Variant 1
DM209392 A-2/10-88Side A runout, stamped, Variant 2
DM209392 B-1/10-88Side B runout, stamped, Variant 2
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- EG EGCTV 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Argentina
1988- Label and catalog number
- Virgin TLP-90164
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EGTV 2/A
Australia
1988- Label and catalog number
- EG EGTV 2
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
EGTV 2ASide A runout hand etched
EGTV 2BSide B runout hand etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Argentina | EG EGCTV 2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Argentina | Virgin TLP-90164First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Australia | EG EGTV 2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Europe | EG EGTV2 / Virgin 209 392First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Europe | EG 209 392 / Virgin 209 392-630First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | France | Virgin 70647First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Greece | EG VG 50399First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Ireland | EG EGCTV 2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Israel | Virgin 209 392-630 / Virgin EGTV 2First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | EG EGTV 2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Portugal | EG 605501First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5135 / Virgin EGTV 2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Spain | EG EGCTV 2 / Virgin LL-209 392First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | UK | EG EGTV 2 / EG 209 392-630LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1988 | UK | EG EGTV 2 / EG 209 392-630First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Mexico | Virgin SLEM-1624LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Let's Stick Together ('88 Remix)2:54
- A2The 'In' Crowd4:35
- A3Dance Away3:44
- A4Angel Eyes3:04
- A5He'll Have To Go4:03
- A6Tokyo Joe3:55
- A7All I Want Is You3:08
- A8Jealous Guy6:10
- B1The Price Of Love3:25
- B2Don't Stop The Dance4:20
- B3Love Is The Drug4:05
- B4This Is Tomorrow3:36
- B5Slave To Love4:26
- B6Help Me4:35
- B7Avalon4:12
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Ultimate Collection are there?
20 vinyl pressings of The Ultimate Collection are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1988 and 1989.
When was The Ultimate Collection first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Europe, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is EG EGTV 2, released November 7, 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of The Ultimate Collection is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EGTV 2, 209 392, EGCTV 2, TLP-90164) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Ultimate Collection 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.
