UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V2204Virgin V 2204
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
TOWN HOUSEStamped
V-2204-A2Side 1 engraved
V-2204-B2Side 2 engraved
The MotorsThe Motors Greatest Hit
Vinyl pressings
The Motors Greatest Hit
by The Motors · 1981
11 pressings10 countriesNew WavePop RockPub RockRock
The Motors Greatest Hit was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Motors Greatest Hit
11 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 10 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.
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin V 2204
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MX 194940 V-2204-1Side 1 engraved
MX 194941 V-2204-2Side 2 engraved
Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VM 2218
- Format
- LP, Compilation
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203809
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203 809Virgin 203 809-320
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
203809 A-1 /81 S IIIRunout Side A
203809 B-1 /81 S IIIRunout Side B
S 203 809 AMatrix Side A
S 203 809 BMatric Side A
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 203 809Virgin 203 809-320
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
S 203 809 AMatrix Side A
S 203 809 BMatrix Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | Virgin V 2204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Canada | Virgin VM 2218First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | France | Virgin 203809First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Virgin 203 809 / Virgin 203 809-320First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | Virgin 203 809 / Virgin 203 809-320First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Italy | Virgin VIL 12204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | Virgin 203 809 / Virgin 203 809-320First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Virgin V 2204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Portugal | Virgin 603005First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Sweden | Virgin V2204First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Virgin V2204 / Virgin V 2204First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
Tracklist
- A1Dancing The Night Away6:29
- A2Sensation3:23
- A3Airport4:29
- A4Metropolis4:45
- A5Crazy Alice1:36
- B1Love And Loneliness4:49
- B2Forget About You2:50
- B3Emergency5:30
- B4Tenement Steps4:41
- B5Today3:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Motors Greatest Hit are there?
11 vinyl pressings of The Motors Greatest Hit are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was The Motors Greatest Hit first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, Australia, Canada, France and more. One of them is Virgin V2204.
How do I tell if my copy of The Motors Greatest Hit is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use V2204, V 2204, VM 2218, 203809) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, TOWN HOUSE and V-2204-A2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Motors Greatest Hit 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.
