Year/Genre: 1985, Classical Rock
Matrix #: C2 40121
Condition: EX, sounds great, looks good, some smudges
Cultural Facts:
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Released in 1985 as Joel’s first major compilation, issued during a peak run of arena tours and mainstream visibility.
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Helped cement his reputation on FM radio at a time when greatest-hits sets were becoming core catalog items for major labels.
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The release arrived just before the CD boom, making early vinyl pressings a staple in ’80s and ’90s U.S. households.
Price Suggestions:
NM: $22–$28
VG+: $16–$20
VG: $10–$14
G: $6–$9
11/29/25 CC