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James Bond Greatest Hits

by Various Artists · 1981

40 pressings22 countriesSoul-JazzSoundtrackPop RockSoul

James Bond 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 James Bond Greatest Hits

9 pressings came out in 1981, 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.

Europe

1981
Label and catalog number
Liberty 1C 088-83 238EMI Electrola 1C 088-83 238
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

83238-A1Runout, side A, variant 1

83238-B2Runout, side B, variant 1

83238-A1 1Runout, side A, variant 2

83238-B2Runout, side B, variant 2

Full details of this pressing

Europe

1981
Label and catalog number
Liberty 1C 064-83 238EMI Electrola 1C 064-83 238
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

83 238 A-1Runout side A

83 238 B-2Runout side B

Full details of this pressing

Germany

1981
Label and catalog number
Liberty 1C 064-83 238EMI Electrola 1C 064-83 238
Format
LP, Compilation
Runout / matrix

83 238 A-1Side A runout, stamped

83 238 B-2Side B runout, stamped

Full details of this pressing

Germany

1981
Label and catalog number
Liberty 1C 064-83 238EMI Electrola 1C 064-83 238
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

83238 - A1Side A runout, stamped

83238 - B2Side B runout, stamped

Full details of this pressing

India

1981
Label and catalog number
EMI EMTV 007
Format
LP, Compilation, Stereo
Runout / matrix

30549 EMTV 007 A-1Runout stamped on side A

30550 EMTV 007 B-1Runout stamped on side B

EMTV 007 A (30-549)Matrix on label side A

EMTV 007 B (30-550)Matrix on label side B

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 40 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1980s36 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1981BoliviaEMI International BOLP-499First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1981EuropeLiberty 1C 088-83 238 / EMI Electrola 1C 088-83 238First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1981EuropeLiberty 1C 064-83 238 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-83 238First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1981GermanyLiberty 1C 064-83 238 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-83 238First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1981GermanyLiberty 1C 064-83 238 / EMI Electrola 1C 064-83 238First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1981IndiaEMI EMTV 007First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1981NetherlandsLiberty 1A 064-83238 / EMI 1A 064-83238First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1981NetherlandsLiberty 1A 064-83238 / EMI 1A 064-83238First yearLP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1981South AfricaLiberty LBR(L) 1067 / EMI 82C 088-83 238First yearLP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1982ArgentinaCapitol Records YXLD-FAN 1513, 8142LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1982AustraliaLiberty PLAY .007LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1982AustraliaLiberty PLAY 007LP, Compilation, StereoLP, Compilation, Stereo
1982BrazilLiberty 31C 064 83029 / EMI 31C 064 83029LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1982ColombiaLiberty 11912LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
1982FranceLiberty 2C 068-83238LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
All 36 pressings from the 1980s
1990s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1990YugoslaviaLiberty EMTV 007 / Jugoton LP-7 2 02500 8LP, CompilationLP, Compilation
Year unknown3 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyLiberty 1C 064 1 83238 1 / EMI Electrola 1C 064 1 83238 1LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?GermanyLiberty 1C 064 1 83238 1 / EMI Electrola 1C 064 1 83238 1LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue
?NetherlandsLiberty 1A 058-18 3238 1 / Liberty 058 18 3238 1LP, Compilation, ReissueLP, Compilation, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1The James Bond Theme1:50
  2. A2Kingston Calypso2:46
  3. A3Under The Mango Tree2:26
  4. A4From Russia With Love2:36
  5. A5Goldfinger2:51
  6. A60072:29
  7. A7Thunderball3:04
  8. A8You Only Live Twice2:46
  9. A9On Her Majesty's Secret Service2:35
  10. A10We Have All The Time In The World3:15
  11. B1Diamonds Are Forever2:43
  12. B2Live And Let Die3:14
  13. B3Just A Closer Walk With Thee New Second Line2:18
  14. B4Bond Meets Solitaire2:19
  15. B5The Man With The Golden Gun2:37
  16. B6Nobody Does It Better3:31
  17. B7Bond '774:24
  18. B8Moonraker3:09
  19. B9For Your Eyes Only2:58
  20. B10James Bond Theme (Reprise)1:50

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of James Bond Greatest Hits are there?

40 vinyl pressings of James Bond Greatest Hits are listed here, from 22 countries, released between 1981 and 1990.

When was James Bond Greatest Hits first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Bolivia, Europe, Germany, India and more. One of them is EMI International BOLP-499.

How do I tell if my copy of James Bond Greatest Hits is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BOLP-499, 1C 088-83 238, 1C 064-83 238, EMTV 007) 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 James Bond 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.

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