Ecuador
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records LP-88.073A&M Records France 540 030-2-1/4
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LP-88073 A
LP-88073 B
The PoliceGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by The Police · 1992
12 pressings7 countriesAlternative RockPop RockRock
Greatest Hits was first pressed on vinyl in 1992. 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
8 pressings came out in 1992, 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.
Ecuador
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records LP-88.073A&M Records France 540 030-2-1/4
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
LP-88073 A
LP-88073 B
Europe
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 540 030-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
540 030-1-A ARSide A
540 030-1-B ARSide B
Greece
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 540 030-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A&M 540030A D410 3618Side one
A+M 540030B 3618Side two
Portugal
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 540 030-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
Spain
1992- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 540 030-1
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
A&M 540030A D410 3618Side one
A+M 540030B 3618Side two
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Ecuador | A&M Records LP-88.073 / A&M Records France 540 030-2-1/4First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | Ecuador | A&M Records LP-88.073 / A&M Records France 540 030-2-1/4First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | Europe | A&M Records 540 030-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | Greece | A&M Records 540 030-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | Greece | A&M Records 540 030-1LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1992 | Portugal | A&M Records 540 030-1First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1992 | Spain | A&M Records 540 030-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | Spain | A&M Records 540 030-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | UK & Europe | A&M Records 540 030-1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1992 | UK | A&M Records 540 030-1LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Compilation, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Europe | Polydor 358 717-6 / UMC 358 717-6LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2023 | Europe | Polydor 455 692-5 / UMC 455 692-5LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Remastered |
Tracklist
- A1Roxanne3:13
- A2Can't Stand Losing You2:49
- A3So Lonely4:48
- A4Message In A Bottle4:50
- A5Walking On The Moon5:01
- A6The Bed's Too Big Without You4:25
- A7Don't Stand So Close To Me4:02
- A8De Do Do Do De Da Da Da4:08
- B1Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic4:20
- B2Invisible Sun3:44
- B3Spirits In The Material World2:58
- B4Synchronicity II5:01
- B5Every Breath You Take4:13
- B6King Of Pain4:58
- B7Wrapped Around Your Finger5:14
- B8Tea In The Sahara4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1992 and 2023.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1992, in Ecuador, Europe, Greece, Portugal and more. One of them is A&M Records LP-88.073.
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 LP-88.073, 540 030-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, LP-88073 A and LP-88073 B. 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.
