Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Matra MLP-014
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Canyon labels
- Runout / matrix
SNB-EL DM-4 MLP-014A-2 BSSide A runout area
SNB-EL DM-3 MLP-014B-1Side B runout area
Vinyl pressings
The Greatest Hits
by Lime · 1985
19 pressings12 countriesHi NRGElectronic
The Greatest Hits 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 Greatest Hits
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Matra MLP-014
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Unidisc label
- Runout / matrix
SNB-EL MLP-014A-2Side A runout area
SNB-EL MLP-014B-2Side B runout area
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- Prism LP 10,000
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LP 10 000 A FW ѼA Side
LP 10 000 B FW ѼB side
Japan
December 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 25PP-181
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Japan
December 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 25PP-181
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Alternate Track List
- Runout / matrix
827 612-1.1Side A label
827 612-1.2Side B label
Ecuador
1985- Label and catalog number
- Polydor L.P.-75268Polydor 827 612-1
- 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 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s16 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Matra MLP-014First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Canada | Matra MLP-014First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Ecuador | Polydor L.P.-75268 / Polydor 827 612-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Germany | Polydor 827 612-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Mexico | Musart TI 70985 / Trebol TI 70985First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Portugal | Polydor 827 612-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | South Africa | Polydor POLY 5678First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Polydor 827 612-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Prism LP 10,000First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | US | Prism LP 10,000LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | Venezuela | Polydor 30.536-L / Polydor 827.612-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-181First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-181First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 25PP-181First yearLP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1986 | Canada | Matra MLP-014LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada | Unidisc SPLP-7118LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | Canada | Unidisc SPLP-7118LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl | LP, Compilation · Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Europe | 80 Latituderecords 80LTLP-251LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Angel Eyes5:45
- A2Come And Get You Love6:00
- A3Take It Up6:02
- A4Your Love3:50
- B1Babe, We're Gonna Love Tonight6:00
- B2Guilty6:25
- B3My Love6:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Greatest Hits are there?
19 vinyl pressings of The Greatest Hits are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1985 and 2025.
When was The Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Canada, US, Japan, Ecuador and more. One of them is Matra MLP-014.
How do I tell if my copy of The Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MLP-014, LP 10,000, 25PP-181, L.P.-75268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SNB-EL DM-4 MLP-014A-2 BS and SNB-EL DM-3 MLP-014B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The 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.
