Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
5N 050-26148-A//38711-1-Y 11Runout side A
5N 050 26148 B //38712-1Y 12 1 1Runout side B
5N 050-26148-ALabel side A
5N 050-26148-BLabel side B
BZNThe Best Of BZN
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of BZN
by BZN · 1979
12 pressings2 countriesGlamSchlagerBalladRock
The Best Of BZN was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Of BZN
5 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
5N 050-26148-A//38711-1-Y 10Runout side A, variant 1
5N 050 26148 B //38712-1Y 8 1 1Runout side B, variant 1
5N 050-26148-A//38711-1-Y 20Runout side A, variant 2
5N 050 26148 B //38712-1Y 10 2 1Runout side B, variant 2
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
5N 050-26148-A//38711-1-YRunout side A
5N 050 26148 B //38712-1YRunout side B
5N 050-26148-ALabel side A
5N 050-26148-BLabel side B
Netherlands
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
5N 050-26148-A//38711-1-Y 10Runout side A
5N 050 26148 B //38712-1Y 10 1 1Runout side B
5N 050-26148-ALabel side A
5N 050-26148-BLabel side B
Belgium
1979- Label and catalog number
- Bovema Negram 4B 050-26148
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
5N 050-26148-A//38711-1-Y 12Runout side A
5N 050 26148 B //38712-1Y 9 1 1Runout side B
5N 050-26148-ALabel side A
5N 050-26148-BLabel side B
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Belgium | Bovema Negram 4B 050-26148First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1980s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58018 / Music For Pleasure 1A022-58018LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58018 / Music For Pleasure 1A022-58018LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58018 / Music For Pleasure 1A022-58018LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1980 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58018 / Music For Pleasure 1A022-58018LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1982 | Belgium | Prestige For Pleasure 4M036-26148 / Prestige For Pleasure 4M 036-26148LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1987 | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58018 / Music For Pleasure 1A022-58018LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Netherlands | Music For Pleasure 1A 022-58018 / Music For Pleasure 1A022-58018LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Sweet Silver Anny3:25
- A2Rollin' Around The Band3:20
- A3Love Me Like A Lion2:57
- A4Rock 'N' Roll Woman2:52
- A5Bad Bad Woman2:35
- A6Djadja2:39
- A7Goodbye Sue3:25
- A8Barber's Rock3:55
- B1Sevilla3:00
- B2Montmartre3:32
- B3Mon Amour4:05
- B4Dreamin'3:59
- B5L'Important C'Est La Rose4:12
- B6Don't Say Goodbye3:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of BZN are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Best Of BZN are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1979 and 1987.
When was The Best Of BZN first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Netherlands, Belgium. One of them is Bovema Negram 5N 050-26148.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of BZN is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5N 050-26148, 4B 050-26148) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 5N 050-26148-A//38711-1-Y 11 and 5N 050 26148 B //38712-1Y 12 1 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of BZN 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.