Netherlands
1984- Label and catalog number
- BR Music BRLP 14
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Elton JohnThe Very Best
Vinyl pressings
The Very Best
by Elton John · 1984
10 pressings5 countriesPop RockBalladVocalSynth-pop
The Very Best was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. 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 Very Best
2 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year. 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- BR Music BRLP 14
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music BRLP 14First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Netherlands | BR Music BRLP 14First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Germany | Platinum PLP 35 / BR Music BRLP 14LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Platinum PLP 35 / BR Music BRLP 14LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Belgium | BR Music BRLP 14LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Benelux | BR Music BRLP 14LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| ? | Benelux | BR Music BRLP 14LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Europe | BR Music BRLP 14LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Europe | BR Music BRLP 14LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Netherlands | BR Music BRLP 14LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Your Song3:58
- A2Candle In The Wind3:46
- A3The Bitch Is Back3:35
- A4Crocodile Rock3:52
- A5Daniel3:51
- A6Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me5:35
- A7Someone Saved My Life Tonight6:42
- B1Goodbye Yellow Brick Road3:12
- B2Border Song3:18
- B3Pinball Wizard (From The Soundtrack 'Tommy')5:09
- B4Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds5:55
- B5Philadelphia Freedom5:20
- B6Rocket Man4:40
- B7Island Girl3:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Very Best are there?
10 vinyl pressings of The Very Best are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1984 and 1985.
When was The Very Best first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Netherlands. One of them is BR Music BRLP 14.
How do I tell if my copy of The Very Best is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRLP 14) 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 Very Best 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.
