Greatest Hits

EMI Group

calendar_today1980South Korea

“Differs in tracks and cover art from Greatest Hits Track B3 is written as "You are My Best Friend" on the sleeve track list and the centre label, should be "You're My Best Friend". This record was released only in South Korea. The cove...”

Elektra

calendar_today1980United States

“Withdrawn first pressing from November 1980 with alternate track line-up (information, cat no & track listing taken from http://www.queenmuseum.com/?p=1449). The UK variant of this testpress is Greatest Hits.”

EMI Group

calendar_todayMay 25, 1980South Korea

“First press with only "We thank much to everybody who helped us make this album" written on back. Track B3 is written as "You are My Best Friend" on the sleeve track list and the centre label. This record was released only in South Kore...”

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

“Label Variation: "(SP)" appears under catalog number on each side. Cover with a barcode, different inner sleeve. For similar edition with custom sleeve and without barcode see Greatest Hits. ℗ & © 1981 Elektra/Asylum Records, 962 North ...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981South Africa

EMI Group

calendar_today1981France

“IMP.DE ST-MICHEL - 87240 - AMBAZAC - PRINTED IN FRANCE FABRIQUE ET DISTRIBUE EN FRANCE PAR PATHE MARCONI EMI ℗ 1981 On labels: Compilation ℗ 1981 EMI Records Ltd. Made in France by Pathe Marconi EMI. A1: ℗ 1975 Queen A2: ℗ 1980 Rainclou...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Mexico

“First Mexican pressing in October 1981; in time for Queen's visit to the country during their 1981 tour.”

Elektra

calendar_today1981Canada

Elektra

calendar_today1981New Zealand

“Lp housed in info sleeve about discography of singles. This version has no pressing plant code on the label matrix”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981United Kingdom

“Made in France by Pathé Marconi EMI Compilation ℗ 1981 EMI Records Ltd. (Cover) Stereo With printed inner sleeve with curved corners with track notes showing the studio albums the tracks were from. This UK issue was pressed in France. R...”

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

“Terre Haute pressing with metal parts provided by Carrollton pressing plant. Runout: Etched except 'COLUMBIA NY' is stamped.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Singapore

“With printed insert. Red label with EMI in. There is another version with blue labels Greatest Hits EMI (Singapore) Pte. Limited EMI (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad EMI (Hong Kong) Limited”

EMI Electrola / EMI Group

calendar_today1981Germany

“℗ This compilation 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. EMI Electrola GmbH, Köln Printed in Germany by 4P Nicolaus GmbH, Köln Track B6 produced for Queen Prods. Ltd. Cassette cat# 1C 288-78 044 is mentioned as well on the back cover below th...”

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

“Pressing Plant Variation to Greatest Hits LP housed in info sleeve containing discography of singles. ℗ ©1981 Elektra/Asylum Records All song published by Queen Music Ltd./Beechwood Music Corp. BMI except A2, A4, B5, B6 published by Gle...”

Elektra

calendar_today1981Japan

EMI Group

calendar_today1981India

“Manufactured & Distributed by The Gramophone Company Of India Limited Dum Dum India Greatest Hits printed in pink letters”

Elektra

calendar_today1981Japan

“Red OBI back OBI with discography ℗1981 Elektra/Asylum Records Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation, Japan Inner Sleeve with Tracks 8 Page Lyric Booklet printed in English and Japanese Tracks A8 (Under Pressure) and B4 (Teo Torriatte)...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Singapore

“With printed insert. Blue label with text in silver. There is a another version with red labels Greatest Hits EMI (Singapore) Pte. Limited EMI (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad EMI (Hong Kong) Limited”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Europe

“Label info: This compilation (P) 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Rim text in german and english. Made in EEC Cover info: TV 064-78041 (rear and spine) Printed in Holland - on back cover. Made in EEC- on labels. Country of Manufacture of Reco...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981United Kingdom

“The matrix is nearly the same as on Greatest Hits but this release has NO BARCODE on rear cover. This Compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd A3, B3, B7: ℗ 1974 Original sound recording owned by Queen A1, A6: ℗ 1975 Original sound recordi...”

EMI / EMI Electrola

calendar_today1981Germany

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Nigeria

“White/cream vinyl. The laminated cover is like the UK one with reported cat number on the back :EMTV30 0C 062-78041. On the bottom of the back sleeve there’s reported: “Printed in Nigeria by Poatson graphic arts trade LTD. Maboju-Ikeja” ...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981India

Elektra

calendar_today1983United States

“This CD was pressed in Japan for the U.S. market. Track 5 & 10 are the single versions, track 13 is the mono single edit. 12 page stapled booklet includes track info and single sleeve pictures (some modified) and a photo of the band, a...”

Elektra

calendar_today1983United States

“80's 'Target' style CD Silver(target)/Red(painted cd face)/Black(printing) Has MADE IN WEST_GERMANY BY POLYGRAM across bottom of cd face Metal band on outside perimeter of CD face Booklet - Manufactured by PolyGram in Hanover, West Germ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1984Japan

“Made in West Germany by Polygram. German target style CD, golden sticker style OBI. Track 5 & 10 are the single versions Track 13 is the mono single edit”

EMI Group

calendar_todaySep 1984Europe

“CD and artwork manufactured in Japan. Some copies issued in a smooth sided "patent pending" case. Released in Europe. Track 10 spelling on the back cover and inside the sleeve is "Sombody To Love". Phonographic copyright dates: ℗ 1974 ...”

EMI

calendar_today1985Europe

“made in Japan”

EMI

calendar_today1985United Kingdom

“made in UK”

Elektra

calendar_todayNov 28, 1985Japan

“Album originally released in 1981. Very first Japanese CD issue of this album. Red sticker OBI Track list is different to European release. Track 5 & 10 are the single versions Track 13 is the mono single edit”

EMI Group

calendar_today1986Europe

“℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. © 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Red faced CD Made in Japan. No barcode. Artwork is Printed in Holland (insert and back cover), which differs from the other early no barcode red face cd release where the artwork is...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1986Europe

“Track 10 is misspelled "Sombody To Love" on back cover and inner sleeve. EMI Records Ltd. Hayes, Middlesex, England This Compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. © 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Made In UK (disc) Printed in Holland (booklet) ...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“Made In Japan on bottom right, rear insert. Disc: This compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. © 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Made In UK Inlay: EMI Records Ltd. Hayes, Middlesex, England This compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. © 1981 by ...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“This compilation ℗1981 by EMI Records Ltd. ©1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Made in UK. Tracks 1, 6 ℗1975 original sound recording made by Queen Productions Ltd. Tracks 2, 8, 13 ℗1980 original sound recording made by Raincloud Productions, Lt...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“EMI Records Ltd. Hayes, Middlesex, England This Compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. © 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Made In UK (disc) Printed in Holland (booklet and inlay)”

EMI

calendar_today1986Europe

EMI Group

calendar_today1988Japan

“Album originally released in 1981. First Japanese CD press to have the same track list as on the original UK release. Tracks 4, 8 and 14 are the single versions.”

EMI

calendar_today1988Japan

EMI Group

calendar_today1988Brazil

“℗ 1988 This Compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. From insert: Track 1 and 6: ℗ 1975 Original Sound Recording made by Queen Productions Ltd. Track 2, 8 and 12: ℗ 1980 Original Sound Recording made by Raincloud Productions Ltd. Track 3,...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1989Japan

“This Compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd © 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Made in Japan Album originally released in 1981. First Japanese CD pressing to have the same track list as on the original UK release. Tracks 4, 8 and 14 are the sin...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1991United Kingdom

“This compilation ℗1981 by EMI Records Ltd. ©1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Made in UK Track 10 is misspelled "Sombody To Love" on back cover and inlay. Three different version exist of the 1991 UK-batch: - a version with an extended ...”

Capitol Records / EMI Group

calendar_today1991Mexico

“Jewel Case Edition With Single Gatefold Booklet.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1991South Africa

“Although this issue was released in South Africa in around 1991 (retrofitted with a standard EMI SA catalogue number), the CD itself was quite likely pressed and printed in Holland. The booklet/inlay (but not the CD) has an identical m...”

Hollywood Records, Inc.

calendar_today1991United States

EMI Group

calendar_today1991Europe

“Disc: This compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. © 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Made In U.S.A. Inlay: EMI Records Ltd. Hayes, Middlesex, England This compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. © 1981 by EMI Records Ltd.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1991Europe

“Misspelling of Rights Society company - listed as GEMMA on CD, rather than GEMA. Silver disc as opposed to red disc (see Greatest Hits). On CD label: Digital Mastering. Stereo CDP 7 46033 2 BIEM/GEMMA Made in Germany This Compilation...”

EMI

calendar_today1991Europe

“made in W. Germany”

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

“J-card is the same as Greatest Hits, though the cassette shell varies slightly.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Chile

“Titles in Spanish.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Europe

“This compilation published 1981 by EMI Rec. Ltd. Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Mexico

“Crystal cassette with single cover J”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Netherlands

“Made in Holland”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Spain

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Italy

“Printed on the inlay: This compilation ℗ 1981 E.M.I. Records Ltd. Printed on cassette: ℗ 1981 EMI Records White cassette with black fine print. A later version with barcode exists: Greatest Hits Made in Italy”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981France

“Fabrique et distribue en France par Pathe Marconi. EMI ℗ 1981.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Singapore

“EMI (Singapore) Pte. Limited EMI (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad EMI (Hong Kong) Limited Members of the EMI Group of Companies This compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Records Ltd. Printed by Digitpress in black cassette shell with EMI logo”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981France

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

“Black 2-tab cartridge with single piece label. Has 0 stamped on back. D3 ℗ 1973 Elektra/Asylum Records C2 ℗ 1974 Elektra/Asylum Records A3, B2 ℗ 1975 Elektra/Asylum Records A2 ℗ 1976 Elektra/Asylum Records D1, D2 ℗ 1977 Elektra/Asylum ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1981Canada

EMI Group

calendar_today1981United Kingdom

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Mexico

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Mexico

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

“Manufactured by Columbia House under license.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981France

“Fabrique et distribue en France par Pathe Marconi. EMI ℗ 1981.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981United Kingdom

“Single fold J card inlay, printed both sides Grey cassette shell with white paper labels / black print Track durations do not appear on this release”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Ireland

“No barcode. Creamish-white tape stickered with green labels Made in Ireland”

Elektra

calendar_today1981United States

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Europe

“Made in EEC This compilation ℗ 1981 by EMI Rec. Lim. First and second catalog number is on cassette shell. First # on spine of J-card only.”

Elektra

calendar_today1981Canada

“℗ © 1981 Elektra / Asylum Records Single panel J-card, printed one side only. Some copies came with a company logo 'W' sticker affixed to the front cover.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1981Netherlands

“"Grootste Hits" is Dutch for Greatest Hits. This version has a cream colored cassette shell. A version with a clear cassette shell can be found here: Grootste Hits. Round shape at gears. For square shape at gears, see: Grootste Hits”

Hollywood Records, Inc.

calendar_today2004United States

“Greatest Hits 1st mastered at Abbey Road Studios in 2001. Bonus tracks mastered by at Mitropolis Mastering in 2004.”