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Boney M. – Greatest Hits Of Boney M.
1980 · Germany · Hansa International · Vinyl LP Compilation Club Edition Stereo
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- A-8638 AA-8638 A-2/80S Made in GermanyA-8638 A-2/80S II Made in Germany
- Runout — side B
- A-8638 BA-8638 B-1/80S Made in Germany
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Other
- 30 943 5/86 664(On inner sleeve)
- Record Company
- Ariola Eurodisc GmbH
- Printed By
- Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH
- Pressed By
- Sonopress
Specifications
- Artist
- Boney M.
- Genre
- Electronic, Funk / Soul
- Style
- Disco
- Year
- 1980
- Label
- Hansa International
- Catalog number
- 30 943 5
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Sunny3:15
- A2Daddy Cool3:27
- A3Belfast2:25
- A4Ma Baker3:43
- A5El Lute4:29
- A6Rasputin3:40
- A7I'm Born Again3:56
- A8Bahama Mama3:16
- B1I See A Boat On The River4:28
- B2My Friend Jack4:29
- B3Gotta Go Home3:44
- B4Rivers Of Babylon3:59
- B5Mary's Boy Child4:29
- B6Brown Girl In The Ring3:04
- B7Ribbons Of Blue3:03
- B8Hooray! Hooray! It's A Holi-Holiday3:03
- Producer
- Frank Farian
- Design
- Ariola-Eurodisc/Studios
- Design
- Karl Dengler
- Photography By [Photos]
- Didi Zill
- Photography By [Photos]
- Hansa
About this record
This 1980 German club edition on Hansa International carries the Sonopress plant stamp in its dead wax—a detail that separates it from the simultaneous Atlantic releases in Canada and the UK. The runout matrix A-8638 appears across both sides with pressing-plant-specific suffixes (A-2/80S and B-1/80S), marking this as a distinct European pressing rather than an import variant.
What drives its value
The German Hansa pressing commands attention in a crowded marketplace: 2118 collectors own it against 331 actively seeking one, a ratio that reflects its relative availability but sustained collector interest. The market snapshot shows multiple copies listed at the lowest_price tier, indicating steady supply.
Positioned as a club edition rather than a standard commercial release, this pressing sits between the UK Atlantic (catalogue BMTV 1) and Canadian Atlantic (XSD 15000) variants issued the same year. Club editions typically trade at a modest premium over budget reissues but below original first pressings, and the Sonopress plant attribution—common on German disco compilations of this era—does not command a scarcity premium.
Condition spreads the value: a Mint copy and a VG example represent the outer bounds of realistic finds for this title, with most market copies falling in the VG to VG+ range.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the label imprint Hansa International and catalogue number 30 943 5, printed on the label along with Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., München as the rights holder. The runout matrix must read A-8638 on both sides, with the A side stamped A-8638 A-2/80S Made in Germany and the B side B-1/80S Made in Germany—these suffixes are stamped, not etched, and distinguish this Sonopress pressing from other 1980 variants.
The back cover credits Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH., Gütersloh as the printer. The label bears the hi-fi designation and Made in Germany.
No barcode appears on this edition. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: look for hairline scratches in the grooves (common on club editions, which saw heavier play), warp (rare but fatal to value), and label condition, as the Ariola-Eurodisc label can show foxing or edge wear.
The inner sleeve should credit Frank Farian as producer and carry the copyright mark 2/80.
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Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
On back cover: Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh
On labels: hi-fi Made in Germany Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., München.
On inner sleeve: A Frank Farian Production ℗ 2/80
Runout information: Runouts are stamped except for Roman numerals like "II" which are etched.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell this German Hansa pressing from the 1980 Atlantic versions?
Check the label: Hansa International with catalogue 30 943 5 is the German club edition. The Atlantic releases carry different catalogue numbers—XSD 15000 for Canada and BMTV 1 for the UK—and different label imprints. The runout matrix A-8638 is shared, but the Sonopress plant suffix (A-2/80S and B-1/80S) appears only on the German pressing. The back cover printer credit (Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH., Gütersloh) also confirms the German edition.
What is a VG+ copy worth on the current market?
Price guides do not provide a specific VG+ valuation for this pressing in the input data. To establish a realistic asking price, consult recent sold listings on Discogs or Popsike for this exact catalogue number (30 943 5) in VG+ condition, as club editions from this era typically sell below original pressings but above budget reissues. The presence of 2118 copies in collector hands suggests moderate liquidity but not scarcity pricing.
Is the club edition less desirable than a standard commercial pressing?
Club editions occupy a middle tier: they are official releases with legitimate pressing credentials (in this case, Sonopress and Ariola-Eurodisc), but they were often pressed in larger quantities and marketed to mail-order clubs rather than retail. This German Hansa club edition is neither rare nor valueless. Its 2118 have-count reflects steady availability; the 331 want-count shows genuine collector demand. Value depends on condition and completeness (inner sleeve, back cover intact) rather than edition status alone.
Why does the runout say '80S Made in Germany'?
The '80S' in the matrix (A-8638 A-2/80S and B-1/80S) indicates the pressing date: 1980, with the S likely denoting the Sonopress facility or a secondary pressing sequence. The stamped runout is a manufacturing identifier, not a catalog code. This dating confirms the pressing was made during the original 1980 release window, not a later reissue.
Does the lack of a barcode affect the value?
No. Barcodes were not standard on European vinyl until the mid-1980s; their absence on this 1980 release is normal and expected. Barcode presence or absence does not indicate a reissue or affect authenticity. Focus instead on the label imprint, catalogue number, and runout matrix to confirm originality.