The Best of Blondie

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981Canada

“℗&© 1981 Chrysalis Records Tracks A1, A4, A5: ℗&© Chrysalis Records Inc. 1981 Tracks A2, B5: ℗&© Chrysalis Records Inc. 1979 Tracks A3, B1, B4: ℗&© Chrysalis Records Inc. 1980 Tracks A6, B2, B3: ℗&© Chrysalis Records Inc. 1978 Track B6: ...”

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calendar_today1981United States

“Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing indicated by 1S in runouts”

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calendar_today1981United States

“℗ & © 1981 Chrysalis Records Made in U.S.A. Management/Alive Enterprises, Inc./Shep Gordon & Denny Vosburgh CRC (Columbia Record Club) in black text lower right corner back of sleeve; see detail image”

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calendar_today1981Ireland

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calendar_today1981Canada

“Capitol Records-EMI Of Canada Limited stamp is present in the runouts. Printed on back cover: Tracks A1, A4, A5: ℗&© Chrysalis Records Inc. 1981 Tracks A2, B5: ℗&© Chrysalis Records Inc. 1979 Tracks A3, B1, B4: ℗&© Chrysalis Records Inc...”

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calendar_today1981United States

“A1: Taken from the album 'Parallel Lines' ℗ & © Chrysalis Records Inc. 1981 A2: Taken from the album 'Eat To The Beat' ℗ & © Chrysalis Records Inc. 1979 A3: Taken from the album 'Autoamerican' ℗ & © Chrysalis Records Inc. 1980 A4: Tak...”

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calendar_today1981New Zealand

“℗ 1977-1981 Chrysalis Records Ltd., England.”

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calendar_today1981France

“On back cover: Pressé et distribué par la Société RCA S.A. RCA distributeur exclusif France Imprimerie -Sorel- Printed in France A1: ℗ & © Chrysalis Records Inc 1981. First published in U.K. by Chrysalis Records Ltd. 1981 A2: ℗ & © Chr...”

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calendar_today1981El Salvador

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calendar_today1981United States

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calendar_today1981Zimbabwe

“This copy has a white box at bottom right of rear sleeve with 3A Belmont Printers written in. Otherwise similar to The Best Of Blondie.”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“℗ & © 1981 Chrysalis Records Made in U.S.A. Management/Alive Enterprises, Inc./Shep Gordon & Denny Vosburgh CRC (Columbia Record Club) in black text lower right corner back of sleeve; see detail image”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United Kingdom

“The key identifier for this UK variant is the distinctive stamped runouts, particularly the ▽402 FRA. Otherwise, the sleeve and labels appear identical to The Best Of Blondie. The Best Of Blondie appears to have an almost identical slee...”

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calendar_today1981Spain

“Sleeve: Editado y Distribuido en Espana por RCA S. A. - Doctor Fleming, 43 - MADRID-16 (ESPANA) D. L. M. 35327/81 (P) 1978/79/80/81 CHRYSALIS RECORDS LTD. (E) Madrid, 1981 Graficas Martin - Anafil, 5 - Madrid-26 This version is issued w...”

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calendar_today1981United States

“Pressing variation. Columbia House Club edition. Black lettering "CRC" on back cover in the lower right hand corner of LP.”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“RCA Music Service release with catalog number: CHR 1337, and RCA # R153320 located above the catalog number. A1, A5, A6, B2, from Parallel Lines A2, B5 from Eat To The Beat A3, B1 from Autoamerican A4, B6 from Blondie B3 from Plastic Let...”

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calendar_today1981Greece

“First Greek pressing. Call Me: theme from "American Gigolo". First published in UK by Chrysalis Records Limited 1981. Ⓟ&© Chrysalis Records Inc. 1977. First published in U.K. by Chrysalis Records Ltd. in 1977: B7 Ⓟ&© Chrysalis Records...”

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calendar_today1981Yugoslavia

“First pressing with green & yelliw label.”

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calendar_today1981Hong Kong SAR China

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calendar_today1981Canada

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calendar_today1981United States

“Sleeve rear: Made in USA. ℗ & © 1981 Chrysalis Records. Management/Alive Enterprises, Inc./Shep Gordon & Denny Vosburgh On labels: ℗ 1981 Chrysalis Records A1, A2, A5, B1, B5: Rare Blue Music, Inc./Monster Island Music (ASCAP) A3: Gemr...”

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calendar_today1981Italy

“Some copies may have a poster inside.”

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calendar_today1981Singapore

“(P)&(C) 1981 Chrysalis Records. First Published in UK by Chrysalis Records Limited 1981”

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calendar_today1981United States

“Columbia House edition denoted by "CRC" printed in white on lower right corner of rear cover. Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA pressing denoted by "G" etch in runouts.”

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calendar_today1983Europe

“No barcode. Rights Societies listed on disc. Publishing: 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 13. EMI Music Pub. Ltd. 3. Sparta Florida Music Group Ltd. 4, 14. Jiru Music 7, 8. Chrysalis Music Ltd. 12. Chrysalis Music Ltd./Famous Chappell 1, 4, 5 (19...”

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calendar_today1983United Kingdom

Capitol Records

calendar_today1983Australia

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calendar_today1983United Kingdom

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calendar_today1983Europe

“First CD Release of this album in Europe. In Germany: A sticker is on the back of the case with the german cat# (610 015-222). In France: A sticker with the distribution code on the back cover. No Barcode & Right Society on label nor co...”

BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. / Chrysalis

calendar_today1984United States

“BMG Direct release”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1984United States

“LP originally released in 1981 ℗1981, ©1984 Chrysalis Records Disc manufactured in Japan Printed in U.S.A. Jewel case with smooth edges”

Chrysalis / Columbia Record Club

calendar_today1984United States

“Columbia House/Columbia Record Club”

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calendar_today1984United States

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calendar_today1984United States

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calendar_today1984United States

“The Best of Blondie available on video cassette Publishing: 1, 2, 5, 7, 11 - Rare Blue Music, Inc. / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 3 - Gemrod Music, Inc. (BMI) 4, 9, 12 - Jiru Music, Inc. / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 6 - Red Admi...”

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calendar_today1984United States

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calendar_today1985Europe

“℗ 1981 Chrysalis Records Inc. © 1983 Chrysalis Records Ltd. First published in U.K. by Chrysalis Records Ltd. 12 Stratford Place, W1N 9AF. Printed in West Germany ——— Total playing time (not listed on cover) 49:19. There are nume...”

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calendar_todayApr 22, 1987Japan

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calendar_today1988Europe

“Printed in Germany by TOPAC. Jewel Case with 4 page booklet. Erratum:- Track 9 is mistitled "(I'm Always Touched) By Your Presence Dear".”

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calendar_today1988Europe

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calendar_today1989United States

“℗ 1981 © 1984 Chrysalis Records • Printed in U.S.A. (back cover) F2 21337 DIDX 000071 Manufactured in U.S.A. (disc label) F2 21337 DIDX 71 (spine) DADC logo in hub. No barcode.”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1989United States

“℗ 1981 © 1984 Chrysalis Records • Printed in U.S.A. (back cover) F2 21337 DIDX 000071 CRC Manufactured in U.S.A. (disc label) F2 21337 DIDX 71 (spine) DADC logo in hub. No barcode.”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1989United States

“Columbia House club edition, DADC pressing”

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calendar_todayDec 20, 1989Japan

“CD contains paper foldout with band bio in Japanese and lyrics in English and Japanese.”

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calendar_today1990United States

“Publishing: 1, 2, 5, 7, 11 - Rare Blue Music, Inc. / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 3 - Gemrod Music, Inc. (BMI) 4, 9, 12 - Jiru Music, Inc. / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 6 - Red Admiral Music, Inc. (BMI) / Monster Island Music (ASCAP...”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1990United States

“Publishing: 1, 2, 5, 7, 11 - Rare Blue Music, Inc. / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 3 - Gemrod Music, Inc. (BMI) 4, 9, 12 - Jiru Music, Inc. / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 6 - Red Admiral Music, Inc. (BMI) / Monster Island Music (ASCAP...”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1990United States

“Made in USA. (P)&(C) 1981 Chrysalis Records. Management/Alive Enterprises, Inc./Shep Gordon & Denny Vosburgh Different from The Best Of Blondie in that this version has a barcode on the tray card”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1990United States

“Publishing: 1, 2, 5, 7, 11 - Rare Blue Music, Inc. / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 3 - Gemrod Music, Inc. (BMI) 4, 9, 12 - Jiru Music, Inc. / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 6 - Red Admiral Music, Inc. (BMI) / Monster Island Music (ASCAP) 8 ...”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“This edition has a black and white only inner sleeve with the track listing and album credits. The cassette shell has "Made In USA" embossed within a block on the upper perimeter of the shell. The logo is printed in a smaller font on the...”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“Clear shells with black background and timing marks. J-card has printing on the inside.”

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calendar_today1981Ireland

“Sleeve/Inlay: Made in Ireland Massey Bros. (P)&(C) 1981 Chrysalis Records. Management/Alive Enterprises, Inc./Shep Gordon & Denny Vosburgh”

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calendar_today1981Spain

“Different Spanish version with G price code.”

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calendar_today1981Germany

“Dolby System System S - Super-ferro Top-quality”

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calendar_today1981United States

“"CRC" printed on the spine (for "Columbia Record Club") identifies this as a Columbia House club edition.”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“CRC on spine of J Card Textured bottom and edge of shell”

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calendar_today1981Argentina

“"P" 1981 CHRYSALIS RECORDS LTD. "P" 1982 RCS CORPORATION”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“"CRC" printed on the spine (for "Columbia Record Club") identifies this as a Columbia House club edition.”

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calendar_today1981Thailand

“Also issued with a white shell.”

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calendar_today1981France

“Manufactured with an engraved [AGI logo] on cassette. On back: Cassette enregistrée sur bande Super Haute Dynamique. On labels: Distribution RCA ℗ 1981 Chrysalis Records Made in France”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“C153320 on spine of J Card and cassette shell Textured bottom and edge of shell Made In U.S.A. is embossed on Side 2 (right side) of the cassette shell”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“"CRC" printed on the spine (for "Columbia Record Club") identifies this as a Columbia House club edition. Purple 3 pin tape shell.”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981Canada

“1981 Chrysalis Records. Management/Alive Enterprises, Inc./Shep Gordon & Denny Vosburgh”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981New Zealand

“℗ 1977-1981 Chrysalis Records Ltd., England.”

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calendar_today1981Netherlands

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calendar_today1981Denmark

“NCB Made In Denmark Notex offset A.S.”

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calendar_today1981United States

“Different cover, with no UPC.”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“White Cartridge RCA Record Club Edition. RCA Music Service catalog number has space on the cover, but no space on the spine.”

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calendar_today1981United States

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calendar_today1981Thailand

“Distributed by Polygram”

Chrysalis

calendar_today1981United States

“©1981 Chrysalis Records, Inc. Produced by MIKE CHAPMAN EXCEPT PRODUCED BY RICHARD GOTTEHRER PRODUCED BY GIORGIO MORODER † REMIXED BY MIKE CHAPMAN Chrysalis Records Inc.”

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calendar_today1981Japan

“Japanese cassette release comes in a slipcase with fold out Japanese/English inserts.”

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calendar_today1981United Kingdom

“Double fold J card inlay, printed both sides Grey cassette with blue/white paper labels Side one: Running time 22:31 Side two: Running time 26:06 Individual track durations do not appear on this release Similar UK cassette versions wi...”