Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 209 063
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
209 063 - 1A H88 N C K C 1CRunout side A
209 063 - 2A H88 N C K C 1CRunout side B
S 209 063 ALabel side A
S 209 063 BLabel side B
C.C. CatchDiamonds - Her Greatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Diamonds - Her Greatest Hits
by C.C. Catch · 1988
13 pressings8 countriesSynth-popEuro-DiscoElectronic
Diamonds - Her Greatest Hits 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 Diamonds - Her Greatest Hits
10 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 8 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.
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 36241-8
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1988- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 209 063Hansa 36241-8
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 209 063 ALabel side A
S 209 063 BLabel side B
36241-8Label Side A
36241-8Label Side B
Greece
1988- Label and catalog number
- Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6037
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Hong Kong
1988- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 209063630
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Israel
1988- Label and catalog number
- Hansa BAN 209063Arton Records BAN 209063
- 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 13 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 | Germany | Hansa 209 063First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Hansa 15 881 6LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1988 | Germany | Hansa 36241-8First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Germany | Hansa 209 063 / Hansa 36241-8First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1988 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 6037First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Hong Kong | Hansa 209063630First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Israel | Hansa BAN 209063 / Arton Records BAN 209063First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRLP 3111First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | South Korea | Seoul Records SHPR-016 / Hansa 209063First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Spain | Hansa 5C 209 063 / Ariola 5C 209 063First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 220230 / Hansa 209063First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | South Korea | BMG BMGSL-7004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | South Korea | Hansa BSPL-1004LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1House Of Mystic Lights (Long Version - Dance Mix)4:08
- A2Are You Man Enough3:27
- A3'Cause You Are Young3:00
- A4Don't Shoot My Sheriff Tonight (Bonus Track)3:05
- A5Heartbreak Hotel3:34
- B1Soul Survivor3:43
- B2Strangers By Night3:50
- B3I Can Lose My Heart Tonight3:50
- B4Heaven And Hell3:38
- B5Do You Love As You Look (Bonus Track)3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Diamonds - Her Greatest Hits are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Diamonds - Her Greatest Hits are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1992.
When was Diamonds - Her Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Israel and more. One of them is Hansa 209 063.
How do I tell if my copy of Diamonds - Her Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 209 063, 36241-8, THREE EGGS 6037, 209063630) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 209 063 - 1A H88 N C K C 1C and 209 063 - 2A H88 N C K C 1C. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Diamonds - Her 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.
