First-year pressing

Greatest Hits 1982 US Pressing (AL8-8027)

Greatest Hits by Ray Parker Jr.

Artist: Ray Parker Jr.
Title: Greatest Hits
Label: Arista AL8-8027
Country: US
Released: 1982
Format: LP, Compilation

Runout and matrix codes

Etched or stamped in the dead wax between the last track and the label. If yours match, you have this pressing.

AL 8-8027 SA -1Side A etched matrix code
1 A1E (the E is etched)Side A stamped matrix code
AL 8-8027 SB -1Side B etched matrix code
1 A1D (the D is etched)Side B stamped matrix code
A1E AL 8-8027 5A -1 IVariant 2, side A runout code
A1D AL 8-8027 SB -1 IVariant 2, side B runout code

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