Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA International NL 25401
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold
VangelisGreatest Hits
Vinyl pressings
Greatest Hits
by Vangelis · 1981
13 pressings5 countriesPsychedelic RockSynth-popElectronicRock
Greatest Hits 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 Greatest Hits
4 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA International NL 25401
- Format
- LP, Compilation · Gatefold Sleeve
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA International NL-25401RCA NL-25401
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
NL-25401-A RVariant 1, Side A, etched
NL-25401-B RVariant 1, Side B, etched
NL-25401-C RVariant 1, Side C, etched
NL-25401-D RVariant 1, Side D, etched
Netherlands
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA International NL-925401
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Germany | RCA International NL 25401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Germany | RCA International NL 25401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1981 | Netherlands | RCA International NL-25401 / RCA NL-25401First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | RCA International NL-925401First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | RCA NL 25401 / RCA Victor NL 25401LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1984 | Netherlands | RCA NL 70143(2)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| 1985 | Europe | RCA NL 70078(2)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress |
| 1985 | UK & Europe | RCA NL 70078(2)LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 56 151LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
| 1986 | German Democratic Republic (GDR) | AMIGA 8 56 151LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | RCA NL 70078(2)LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | RCA NL 70078(2)LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | UK & Europe | RCA NL 70078(2)LP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1To The Unknown Man9:02
- A212 O'Clock5:25
- A3Bacchanale4:38
- B1Pulstar5:45
- B2Beaubourg (Excerpt)10:35
- B3Dervish D.5:13
- C1Spiral6:55
- C2Alpha5:04
- C3Albedo 0.394:19
- C4A Way3:30
- D1Theme From The TV Series "Cosmos"4:07
- D2So Long Ago, So Clear5:03
- D3Ballad8:26
- D4Sword Of Orion1:56
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Greatest Hits are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1981 and 1986.
When was Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Germany, Netherlands. One of them is RCA International NL 25401.
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 NL 25401, NL-25401, NL-925401) 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 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.
