UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 6
- Format
- LP, Album, Compilation
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of Jon And Vangelis
by Jon & Vangelis · 1984
27 pressings19 countriesSynth-popProg RockElectronicRock
The Best Of Jon And Vangelis 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 Best Of Jon And Vangelis
21 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 16 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
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor POLH 6
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
POLH 6 A // 2 ▽ 4 20W 1 1 6Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 1
POLH 6 B // 1 ▽ 4 20W 1 1 6Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 1
POLH 6 A // 1 ▽ 4 20W 1 1 3Runout, A-side, stamped, variant 2
POLH 6 B // 2 ▽ 4 20W 1 1 5Runout, B-side, stamped, variant 2
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 929-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Hauppauge Pressing
- Runout / matrix
422821-929-1-AS-HRM STERLING ⊗⊗ A-4 ▻Side A runout
422821-929-1-BS-HRM STERLING A-1 ▻Side B runout
US
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 422 821 929-1 Y-1Polydor 821 929-1 Y-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Allied Pressing
Australasia
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 821 929-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
821-929-1 A ··Side A runout etched
821-929-1 B .Side B runout etched
Canada
1984- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PDS-1-6399
- 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 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s27 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Australasia | Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Canada | Polydor PDS-1-6399First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 823 478-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | France | Mercury 823 478-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821929-1LP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Germany | Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 821929-1LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1984 | Greece | Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Guatemala | Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Ireland | Polydor POLH / Polydor 821 929-2First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Israel | Polydor 821929-1 / Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1984 | Italy | Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1984 | Netherlands | Polydor 821 929-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Italian Song2:54
- A2I'll Find My Way Home4:29
- A3State Of Independence4:22
- A4One More Time6:15
- A5A Play Within A Play6:57
- B1The Friends Of Mr. Cairo11:49
- B2Outside Of This (Inside Of That)5:01
- B3He Is Sailing4:10
- B4I Hear You Now4:47
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of Jon And Vangelis are there?
27 vinyl pressings of The Best Of Jon And Vangelis are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1984 and 1989.
When was The Best Of Jon And Vangelis first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Australasia, Canada and more. One of them is Polydor POLH 6.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of Jon And Vangelis is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use POLH 6, 821 929-1 Y-1, 422 821 929-1 Y-1, 821 929-1) 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 Best Of Jon And Vangelis 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.
