Scandinavia
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP 2715Sonet SLP-2715
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SLP-2715-A PD-CR TαRunout side A
SLP-2715-B PD-CR TαRunout side B
SLP-2715 ALabel side A, in brackets
SLP-2715 BLabel side B, in brackets
Secret ServiceGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Secret Service · 1982
14 pressings10 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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
6 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 6 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonet 574040
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Germany
1982- Label and catalog number
- Ultraphone 6.25407Ultraphone 6.25407 AO
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
C-6.25 407-01-1 Lt-B-II oRunout side A, stamped, 'Lt-B-II o' etched, variant 1
C-6.25 407-01-2 Lt-B-II oRunout side B, stamped, 'Lt-B-II o' etched, variant 1
C-6.25 407-01/1 Lt-B-II oRunout side A, stamped, 'Lt-B-II o' etched, variant 2
C-6.25 407-01-2 Lt-B-II oRunout side B, stamped, 'Lt-B-II o' etched, variant 2
Italy
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SNTL 12715
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Portugal
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonet 611509
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Sweden
1982- Label and catalog number
- Sonet SLP 2715Sonet SLP-2715
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SLP-2715-A PD-CR TαRunout side A
SLP-2715-B PD-CR TαRunout side B
SLP-2715 ALabel side A, in brackets
SLP-2715 BLabel side B, in brackets
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | France | Sonet 574040First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.25407 / Ultraphone 6.25407 AOFirst yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1982 | Germany | Ultraphone 6.25407LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Single Sided, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Italy | Sonet SNTL 12715First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Portugal | Sonet 611509First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | Sonet SLP 2715 / Sonet SLP-2715First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1982 | Sweden | Sonet SLP 2715LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1982 | Sweden | Sonet SLP 2715 / Sonet SLP-2715First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Brazil | Young 308.7024LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221594LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221594LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1983 | Yugoslavia | PGP RTB 2221594LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1987 | Poland | Wifon LP 092LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Romania | Metro Records Romania VAL-0155LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Dancing In Madness3:08
- A2Broken Hearts3:36
- A3Over Town3:25
- A4Oh Susie3:55
- A5Crossing A River3:40
- A6L.A. Goodbye3:16
- B1If I Try3:36
- B2Cry Softly3:36
- B3Flash In The Night3:49
- B4Ye-Si-Ca3:30
- B5Give Me Your Love4:07
- B6Ten O'Clock Postman3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 2024.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Scandinavia, France, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Sonet SLP 2715.
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 SLP 2715, 574040, 6.25407, SNTL 12715) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SLP-2715-A PD-CR Tα and SLP-2715-B PD-CR Tα. 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.
