UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 960 342-1Asylum Records EKT 5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 A3Side A runout, stamped
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 B4Side B runout, stamped
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Eagles
by Eagles · 1985
24 pressings16 countriesSoft RockCountry RockRockPop
The Best Of Eagles was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Eagles
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 960 342-1Asylum Records EKT 5
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 A-2X 26A side runout, stamped/etched
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 B-3X UK 39B side runout, stamped/etched
Australia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records 603421Asylum Records 60342-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX 210867-B 60342-1 S1.Side A runout, hand-etched
Δ MX 210868 3 60342-1 S2.Side B runout, hand-etched
MX210867Side A label
MX210868Side B label
Ecuador
1985- Label and catalog number
- Elektra LP-85023
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records EKT 5Asylum Records 960 342-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 A3Side 1, Stamped
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 B3XSide 2, Stamped
Europe
1985- Label and catalog number
- Asylum Records EKT 5Asylum Records 960 342-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · No Barcode
- Runout / matrix
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 A2XSide-A runout Stamped variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 B3Side-B runout Stamped variant 1
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 A3X ( UK crossed thru uk <1crossed thru>Side-A runout Stamped and etched variant 2
R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 B4Side-B runout Stamped variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Asylum Records 603421 / Asylum Records 60342-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Elektra LP-85023First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Asylum Records EKT 5 / Asylum Records 960 342-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Asylum Records EKT 5 / Asylum Records 960 342-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Asylum Records EKT 5 / Asylum Records 960 342-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Asylum Records 960 342-1 / Asylum Records EKT 5First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | Asylum Records EKT 5 / Asylum Records 960 342-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Asylum Records 960342-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Asylum Records 960342-1LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Ireland | Asylum Records EKT 5First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Italy | Asylum Records 96 0342-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Asylum Records 603421First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | South Africa | Asylum Records AUC 4549First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Asylum Records 960 342-1 / Asylum Records EKT 5First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Asylum Records 960 342-1 / Asylum Records EKT 5First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Take It Easy
- A2Peaceful, Easy Feeling
- A3Desperado
- A4Tequila Sunrise
- A5Best Of My Love
- A6Lyin' Eyes
- A7Take It To The Limit
- B1One Of These Nights
- B2Hotel California
- B3New Kid In Town
- B4Life In The Fast Lane
- B5Heartache Tonight
- B6The Long Run
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Eagles are there?
24 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Eagles are listed here, from 16 countries, released between 1985 and 1989.
When was The Best Of Eagles first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Ecuador, Europe and more. One of them is Asylum Records 960 342-1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Eagles is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 960 342-1, 603421, LP-85023, EKT 5) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 A3 and R/S Alsdorf 960342-1 B4. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Best Of Eagles 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.
