US
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis R144319
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Pat BenatarBest Shots
Vinyl pressings
Best Shots
by Pat Benatar · 1989
10 pressings4 countriesHard RockPop RockArena RockRock
Best Shots was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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
3 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 2 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis CHX-41715
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- Chrysalis F1 21715
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Club Edition
- Runout / matrix
R144319-ASide A, etched
R144319-BSide B, etched
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.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Canada | Chrysalis CHX-41715First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | Canada | Chrysalis F1 21715First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | US | Chrysalis F1 21715LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1989 | US | Chrysalis F1 21715LP, Compilation, Promo, Remastered · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo, Remastered · Promo |
| 1989 | US | Chrysalis F1 21715LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1989 | US | Chrysalis F1 21715LP, Compilation, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Remastered |
| 1989 | US | Chrysalis R144319First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1989 | US | Chrysalis F1 21715LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition, Remastered · Club edition |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Italy | Chrysalis 64 3217151LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1990 | Venezuela | Chrysalis 8602LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Love Is A Battlefield5:24
- A2Promises In The Dark4:28
- A3One Love5:12
- A4All Fired Up4:27
- A5We Live For Love3:22
- A6Hell Is For Children4:48
- B1Shadows Of The Night4:20
- B2Hit Me With Your Best Shot2:51
- B3We Belong3:40
- B4Invincible (Theme From "The Legend Of Billie Jean")4:28
- B5Fire And Ice3:20
- B6Heartbreaker3:26
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Best Shots are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Best Shots are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Best Shots first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in US, Canada. One of them is Chrysalis R144319.
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 R144319, CHX-41715, F1 21715) 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 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.
