Billy JoelGreatest Hits Volume I & Volume II

Label:

Family Productions – C2 40121

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Compilation , Carrollton Pressing, Triangle On Label Side A Only

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Pop

Style:

Classic Rock

Tracklist

A1 Piano Man 5:36
A2 Say Goodbye To Hollywood 3:53
A3 New York State Of Mind 5:58
A4 The Stranger 4:55
A5 Just The Way You Are 3:34
B1 Movin' Out (Anthony's Song) 3:27
B2 Only The Good Die Young 3:53
B3 She's Always A Woman 3:18
B4 My Life 3:50
B5 Big Shot 3:43
B6 You May Be Right 4:09
C1 It's Still Rock And Roll To Me 2:54
C2 Don't Ask Me Why 2:57
C3 Pressure 3:13
C4 Allentown 3:49
C5 Goodnight Saigon 7:02
D1 Tell Her About It 3:55
D2 Uptown Girl 3:15
D3 The Longest Time 3:35
D4 You're Only Human (Second Wind)
Arranged By [Horn]Dave Matthews (3)
Backing VocalsPeter Hewlett
BassDoug Stegmeyer
DrumsLiberty DeVitto
Lead GuitarDavid Brown (6)
PercussionJimmy Bralower
Rhythm GuitarRussell Javors
SynthesizerDavid LeBolt
Synthesizer [Syntharmonica]Ronnie Cuber
Vocals, KeyboardsBilly Joel
4:47
D5 The Night Is Still Young
BassDoug Stegmeyer
DrumsLiberty DeVitto
GuitarJohn McCurry
PercussionJimmy Bralower
SynthesizerDavid LeBolt
Vocals, Keyboards, HarmonicaBilly Joel
5:27

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Inc.
  • Copyright ©CBS Inc.
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA
  • Recorded AtThe Hit Factory
  • Mixed AtThe Hit Factory
  • Mastered AtSterling Sound
  • Manufactured ByColumbia Records
  • Manufactured ByCBS Inc.

Credits

  • Art DirectionMark Larson
  • Coordinator [Production Coordinator]Joseph D'Ambrosio
  • EngineerJim Boyer
  • Engineer [Assistant]Peter Hefter
  • Mastered ByTed Jensen
  • Photography ByPatrick Demarchelier
  • ProducerPhil Ramone (tracks: A2, A4 to D5)
  • Songwriter [Words And Music]Billy Joel

Notes

"G" etched in runouts indicates a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA pressing. This label variation with a triangle only on the A-side label.

This album consists of previously released material except for the tracks D4 and D5.

Record 1 is called "Greatest Hits Volume I 1973-1980", record 2 is called "Greatest Hits Volume II 1980-1985".

Gatefold sleeve.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 0 7464-40121-1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 074644012118
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Pressing Plant ID (Stamped in runouts): G
  • Matrix / Runout (A runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 1): AL 40122 1E G1 A7 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (B runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 1): BL 40122 1D G1 D8 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (C runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 1): AL 40123 1D G1 A15 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (D runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 1): BL 40123 1C C6 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (A runout etched, variant 2): AL-40122 G2C G1 D2 (HXAP)
  • Matrix / Runout (B runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 2): BL 40122 IHX G1 E11 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (C runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 2): AL-40123 IAX G1 C20 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (D runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 2): BL 40123 1E GII G7 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (A runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 3): AL 40122 1C G1 D7 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (B runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 3): BL 40122 1D G1 A10 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (C runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 3): AL 40123 1D G1 A2 STERLING
  • Matrix / Runout (D runout etched, except "STERLING" stamped, variant 3): BL 40123 1C G1 312 STERLING

Other Versions (5 of 178)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (2×LP, Stereo, Gatefold) Family Productions CBS 88666 Europe 1985
Recently Edited
Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (2×LP, Compilation, Promo, Gatefold) CBS/Sony 40AP 3060-1 Japan 1985
Recently Edited
Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (2×CD, Compilation, JVC Japan Press) Columbia G2K 40121 US 1985
Recently Edited
Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (Cassette, Compilation) CBS 40-88666 UK 1985
Recently Edited
Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (2×LP, Compilation, Gatefold) Family Productions C2 40121 Canada 1985

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Reviews

  • Fly_Fisher's avatar
    Fly_Fisher
    Have a version with B1 etched and Sterling 'stamped'. Don't see that listed above but its gotta be close!
    • stehodgk's avatar
      stehodgk
      A question for all you Joelheads out there which has been bothering me and I can’t find and answer anywhere - why is An Innocent Man not included on this? It was a fairly big hit in the UK and the USA and probably bigger than some of the songs that were included
      • Waterbrice's avatar
        Waterbrice
        Amazing Sound, still hits after all those years! Piano Man Rocks
        • GoByMike's avatar
          GoByMike
          Have a VG+ copy, it's quite clear and good soundstage. A bit lacking in low end and overall very bright.

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