Blondie - The Best Of Original Vinyl

Artist: Blondie

Title: The Best Of Blondie

Label: Chrysalis

Catalogue Number: CDLTV 1

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1981

Pressing Year: 1981 UK First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Best Of Blondie is the band's first official greatest hits compilation, bringing together fourteen of the defining singles that established Blondie as one of the most influential bands of the new wave era. Released in 1981, the album features classics including Heart Of Glass, Atomic, Call Me, The Tide Is High, Dreaming and Rapture, making it an essential collection of the group's groundbreaking recordings. The UK edition also includes several exclusive mixes prepared especially for this compilation.

Pressing Notes

Original 1981 UK first pressing on Chrysalis Records, catalogue number CDLTV 1. First issues were supplied in a glossy picture sleeve complete with a large fold-out Debbie Harry poster and a custom hype sticker on many copies.

The album reached No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart and became one of Blondie's biggest-selling releases. Early UK pressings are renowned for their excellent analogue sound quality and remain highly sought after, particularly when complete with the original poster.

Track Listing

Side One

Heart Of Glass (Special Mix)
Denis
The Tide Is High
In The Flesh (Special Mix)
Sunday Girl (Special Mix)
Dreaming
Hanging On The Telephone

Side Two

Rapture (Special Mix)
Picture This
Union City Blue
(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence, Dear
Call Me
Atomic
Rip Her To Shreds

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
Chrysalis Records
Catalogue number CDLTV 1
33⅓ RPM LP
Originally issued with Debbie Harry fold-out poster
Features exclusive compilation mixes
Includes Heart Of Glass
Includes Atomic, Call Me, The Tide Is High, Rapture and Dreaming
Essential new wave compilation
Highly collectible UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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