France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAL 132
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
CAL+132+AEtching A
CAL+132+BEtching B
OttawanGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Ottawan · 1981
16 pressings13 countriesDiscoElectronic
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Greatest Hits
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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.
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 67.840
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 67.840
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
67840 AEtching A
67840 BEtching B
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CAL 132
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CAL+132+AEtching A
CAL+132+BEtching B
Austria
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2934 144
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Carrere 2934 144
- 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 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Austria | Carrere 2934 144First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Carrere CAL 132First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 67.840First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Carrere 67.840First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Carrere CAL 132LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1981 | Germany | Carrere 2934 144First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Ireland | Carrere CAL 132First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Israel | Carrere Care 67840First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Portugal | Carrere 604 503First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Carrere CARLP 67840First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1981 | Singapore | Carrere 67.840 / Carrere 67840First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | UK | Carrere CAL 132First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Greece | Carrere 14C 062-64699LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Spain | Carrere CAR 00017LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSCARR 70968 / Carrere 67.840LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | South Africa | EMI CEY (M) 264LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)
- A2Hello Rio!
- A3Crazy Music
- A4Shalama Song
- A5A.I.E Is My Song
- B1D.I.S.C.O
- B2Help, Get Me Some Help!
- B3Siesta For Two
- B4Doudou Rumba
- B5You're O.K
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
16 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in France, UK, Austria, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere CAL 132.
How do I tell if my copy of Greatest Hits is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CAL 132, 67.840, 2934 144, Care 67840) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CAL+132+A and CAL+132+B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.
