Brazil
1991- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 713128 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
R.E.M.The Best Of R.E.M.
Vinyl pressings
The Best Of R.E.M.
by R.E.M. · 1991
12 pressings9 countriesAlternative RockPop RockIndie RockRock
The Best Of R.E.M. was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 R.E.M.
12 pressings came out in 1991, 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.
Colombia
1991- Label and catalog number
- EMI 11001437
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 7131281I.R.S. Records 1C 068-7 13128 1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
7131281-A1Runout, side A, stamped
7131281-B1Runout, side B, stamped
1C 068-7 13128 1 ALabel, side A
1C 068-7 13128 1 BLabel, side B
Greece
1991- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 062-7131281
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7131281-A1Runout, side A, variant 1
7131281-B1Runout, side B, variant 1
7131281 A ' FRunout, side A, variant 2
7131281 B ' FRunout, side B, variant 2
Italy
1991- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 64 7131281
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1991- Label and catalog number
- I.R.S. Records 7131281I.R.S. Records 64 7131281
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
7131281-A - 5-9-91 I △ REM ¯¯V¯¯
7131281-B - 5-9-91 I △ REM ¯¯V¯¯
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Brazil | I.R.S. Records 713128 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Colombia | EMI 11001437First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Europe | I.R.S. Records 7131281 / I.R.S. Records 1C 068-7 13128 1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1991 | Greece | I.R.S. Records 062-7131281First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Italy | I.R.S. Records 64 7131281First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Italy | I.R.S. Records 7131281 / I.R.S. Records 64 7131281First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Portugal | I.R.S. Records 7131281First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Spain | Hispavox 082 7131281First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Spain | Hispavox 082 7131281 / Hispavox 082-7131281First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Spain | Hispavox 082 7131281First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | UK & Europe | I.R.S. Records MIRH 1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1991 | Venezuela | EMI EMI-8153First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- Us
- A1Carnival Of Sorts (Boxcars)3:51
- A2Radio Free Europe4:03
- A3Perfect Circle3:22
- A4Talk About The Passion3:22
- A5So. Central Rain3:11
- A6Pretty Persuasion3:53
- A7Green Grow The Rushes3:42
- Them
- B1Can't Get There From Here4:10
- B2Fall On Me2:49
- B3I Believe3:32
- B4Cuyahoga4:17
- B5The One I Love3:17
- B6Finest Worksong3:48
- B7It's The End Of The World As We Know It (And I Feel Fine)4:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Best Of R.E.M. are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Best Of R.E.M. are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was The Best Of R.E.M. first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in Brazil, Colombia, Europe, Greece and more. One of them is I.R.S. Records 713128 1.
How do I tell if my copy of The Best Of R.E.M. is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 713128 1, 11001437, 7131281, 062-7131281) 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 R.E.M. 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.
