UK
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records JET LX 525
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
JET-525-A-1Side A, variant 1
JET-525-B-2Side B, variant 1
STRAWBERRYSide A & B, etched, variant 1
JET-LX-525 A-3Side A, etched, variant 2
Vinyl pressings
ELO's Greatest Hits
by Electric Light Orchestra · 1979
64 pressings32 countriesPop RockSymphonic RockRock
ELO's Greatest Hits 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 ELO's Greatest Hits
37 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 24 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.
US
November 1979- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records FZ 36310
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 PAL-36310-1AAA side runout - variant 1
T1 PBL-363101-2HB side runout - variant 1
T1 PAL-36310-1AAA side runout - variant 2
T1 PBL-363101-2NB side runout - variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records Z 36310Jet Records PZ 36310
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
PAL36310-1AHSIDE 1
PBL36310-G2BSIDE 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records FZ 36310
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
1S PAL-36310-1H G4Side A runout, etched, variant 1
1S PBL-36310-2C I7Side B runout, etched, variant 1
1S PAL-36310-1ASide A runout, etched, variant 2
1S PAL-36310-1H A12Side A runout, etched, variant 3
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records FZ 36310
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-36310-1D PRunout side A variant 1
PBL-36310-2F PRunout side B variant 1
PAL-36310-1C PRunout side A variant 2
PBL-36310-2F PRunout side B variant 2
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Jet Records FZ 36310
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL-36310-1AH P A 0 GRunout side A
PBL-36310-2AC P 0Runout side B
AL 36310Side A Label
BL 36310Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 64 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s41 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Argentina | Epic 147.203First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Chile | CBS 15319 / Discos CBS 15319First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Colombia | Epic 19249First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Costa Rica | Epic 33183First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Europe | Jet Records JET LX 525 / Jet Records Jet LX 525First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Europe | Jet Records JET LX CX 525First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Europe | Jet Records JET LX 525First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Europe | Jet Records JET LX CX 525First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Greece | Jet Records JET LX 525 / CBS JET LX 525First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Hong Kong | CBS/Sony 25AP 1726First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Ireland | Jet Records JET LX 525First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Israel | Jet Records JET L 525 / Jet Records JETL 525First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1979 | Italy | Jet Records JETLX 525 / Jet Records JET LX 525First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Jet Records 25AP 1726First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1979 | Japan | Jet Records 25AP 1726First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | Epic 144391LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Ecuador | CBS 333-0018LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Ecuador | CBS 333-0018LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Mexico | Epic MEXL-17287 / Jet Records MEXL-17287LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Zimbabwe | CBS DNW 2445LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Australia | Jet Records JT 6022 / Jet Records FZ 36310LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Japan | Jet Records FCPA 709 (JT)LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Special Edition · Club edition |
| 1981 | US | Jet Records HZ 46310LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | US | Jet Records FZ 36310LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | Suzy JET LX 525 / Jet Records JET LX 525LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | Amiga 525LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Philippines | CBS QCL-22083 / CBS FZ 36310LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Epic EPC 450357 1 / Epic JETLX 525LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | Greece | Epic EPC 450357-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1987 | Mexico | Okeh OKLS-450357LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Jet Records JT 6022LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| ? | Canada | Jet Records WPZ 36310LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Jet Records EPC 450357 1 / Epic EPC 450357-1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Epic 450357 1LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Epic JETLX 525LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | US | Jet Records Z 36310 / Jet Records PZ 36310LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | US | Jet Records FZ 36310LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Evil Woman4:21
- A2Livin' Thing3:31
- A3Can't Get It Out Of My Head4:26
- A4Showdown4:09
- A5Turn To Stone3:48
- A6Rockaria3:14
- B1Sweet Talkin' Woman3:47
- B2Telephone Line4:38
- B3Ma Ma Ma Belle3:54
- B4Strange Magic4:08
- B5Mr. Blue Sky5:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of ELO's Greatest Hits are there?
64 vinyl pressings of ELO's Greatest Hits are listed here, from 32 countries, released between 1979 and 1987.
When was ELO's Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is Jet Records JET LX 525, released November 1979.
How do I tell if my copy of ELO's Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use JET LX 525, FZ 36310, Z 36310, 147.203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, JET-525-A-1 and JET-525-B-2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is ELO's 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.
