UK
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PATV1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
PAT.1.A1Variant 1 Side A etched
PAT.1.B1Variant 1 Side B etched
PATV 1 A5 V 4Variant 2 Side A etched
PATV 1 B4 V 4Variant 2 Side B etched
Pat BenatarBest Shots
Vinyl pressings
Best Shots
by Pat Benatar · 1987
15 pressings13 countriesPop RockBalladHard RockRock
Best Shots was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. 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 Best Shots
10 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 8 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
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis PATVP1
- Format
- LP, Picture Disc, Compilation
Japan
November 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis RP28-5547
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia & New Zealand
December 1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis RML 53255Chrysalis RML-53255
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DMX-69179 W2A3Side A runout, hand-etched
DMX-69180 W2ASide B runout, hand-etched
SMX-69179Side A label
SMX-69180Side B label
Europe
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 208 738
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
DM 208738 A-1/10-87Side A runout, stamped
DM 208738 B-1/10-87Side B runout, stamped
S 208 738 ALabel side A
S 208 738 BLabel side B
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis 832 996-1
- 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 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Europe | Chrysalis 208 738First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | France | Chrysalis 832 996-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Germany | Chrysalis 1C 064 - 3 21538 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Japan | Chrysalis RP28-5547First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Chrysalis PATV1 / Chrysalis PATV-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Spain | Chrysalis CDL 1538First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis PATV1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | UK | Chrysalis PATVP1First yearLP, Picture Disc, Compilation · Picture disc | LP, Picture Disc, Compilation · Picture disc |
| 1987 | Japan | Chrysalis RP28-5547First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Australia & New Zealand | Chrysalis RML 53255 / Chrysalis RML-53255First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Italy | Chrysalis CDL 1538LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Mexico | Chrysalis CRY-460711LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1988 | Yugoslavia | Jugoton LSCHRY 71035 / Chrysalis PATV 1LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Colombia | EMI 11001274LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1990 | South Korea | EMI CKPL-0008LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Hit Me With Your Best Shot2:50
- A2Love Is A Battlefield4:03
- A3We Belong3:40
- A4We Live For Love3:55
- A5Sex As A Weapon4:15
- A6Invincible (Theme From The Legend Of Billie Jean)4:02
- B1Shadows Of The Night3:40
- B2Heartbreaker3:18
- B3Fire & Ice3:20
- B4Treat Me Right3:24
- B5If You Think You Know How To Love Me3:45
- B6You Better Run3:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Shots are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Best Shots are listed here, from 13 countries, released between 1987 and 1990.
When was Best Shots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, Japan, Australia & New Zealand, Europe and more. One of them is Chrysalis PATV1.
How do I tell if my copy of Best Shots is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PATV1, PATVP1, RP28-5547, RML 53255) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, PAT.1.A1 and PAT.1.B1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Best Shots 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.
