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BZN – Grootste Hits
1980 · Netherlands · Mercury · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Oct 18, 2026
- MMint
- $21.22
- NMNear Mint
- $18.99
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $14.52
- VGVery Good
- $10.05
- G+Good Plus
- $5.59
- GGood
- $3.35
- FFair
- $2.23
- PPoor
- $1.12
144 copies listed on Discogs from $0.59.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- €12ref VA-WH2E6Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇳🇱 Ships from Netherlands
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 9198 681. 1Y9198 681 1Y 2 670 03 12139198 681 1Y1 670 ♢ 1118 039198 681 1Y1 670 ♢ 1129 039198 681 1Y 2 670 03 1219198 681 1Y 2 670 03 121329198 681 1Y 2 670 03 12179198 681 1Y 2 670 03 11176 219198 681 1Y1 670 ♢ 114 039198 681 1Y1 670 ♢ 11 039198 681 1Y 2 670 03 1129198 681 1Y1 670 ♢ 119 03
- Runout — side B
- 9198 681. 2Y9198 681 2Y1 670 ♢ 1231 039198 681 2Y1 670 ♢ 1114 039198 681 2Y1 670 ♢ 1121 039198 681 2Y 2 670 1110 069198 681 2Y 3 670 1115 069198 681 2Y 3 670 115 069198 681 2Y 3 670 1113 069198 681 2Y1 670 ♢ 113 039198 681 2Y1 670 ♢ 116 039198 681 2Y1 670 ♢ 1219 039198 681 2Y1 670 ♢ 119 03
- Rights society
- STEMRA
- Other
- 9198 604(Incorrect number on innersleeve)
- Lacquer Cut At
- PRS Baarn
- Pressed By
- PRS Baarn
Specifications
- Artist
- BZN
- Style
- Soft Rock, Chanson, Ballad
- Year
- 1980
- Label
- Mercury
- Catalog number
- 9198 681
- Country
- Netherlands
Tracklist
- A1Mon Amour4:09
- A2Oh Me Oh My3:13
- A3Marching On4:19
- A4It's So Good To Be Back Home2:56
- A5Sevilla2:59
- A6Don't Break My Heart3:32
- A7Felicidad3:16
- A8A La Campagne3:32
- B1Pearlydumm4:16
- B2Don't Say Goodbye3:23
- B3Lady McCorey3:26
- B4Only A Boozer3:28
- B5The Clown3:22
- B6A Barroom In The Night3:18
- B7Second Dance3:14
- B8The End3:22
- Producer
- Roy Beltman
- Engineer
- Jan van Vrijaldenhoven
- Engineer
- Janfred Arendsen
- Arranged By
- Gerard Stellaard
- Arranged By
- Paul Natte
- Written-By
- Cees Tol
About this record
PRS Baarn stamped this 1980 Netherlands Mercury pressing (catalogue 9198 681) with multiple runout variants, each marked by distinct groove-ending measurements and the presence or absence of a diamond symbol in the dead wax. The blue-label Dutch original vastly outnumbers demand: 1374 collectors own it against only 12 who want it, yet 144 copies remain for sale, driving the floor price to 0.59 USD.
What drives its value
Condition stratification dominates pricing on this soft-rock compilation. A Mint copy commands 21.22 USD, while NM drops to 18.99 USD; VG+ settles at 14.52 USD and VG at 10.05 USD—a steep cliff from NM to VG+ that reflects how wear on the grooves and labels punishes this title.
The 144 active listings at 0.59 USD floor reveal saturation: the want/have ratio of 12 to 1374 confirms this is a common Dutch pressing with minimal collector premium. Mercury's blue-label Baarn pressing (not the French black-label variant 9493461) defines the standard.
Early copies arrived with an innersleeve numbered 9198 604—a printing error—but this detail does not affect sonic or structural value. The 16 tracks span soft rock and chanson ballads, styles that appeal narrowly to specialists.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify the catalogue number 9198 681 on the spine and label. The pressing plant PRS Baarn appears in the dead wax; examine the runout grooves for the specific matrix string.
The release notes document five runout variants with measurable groove-ending lengths: Side A runouts end at 1 cm or vary slightly, while Side B endings range from 2.2 cm to 1.4 cm depending on variant. The diamond symbol (♢) appears only in 1Y1 and 2Y1 runouts, not in 1Y 2 or 2Y 2 combinations.
Blue labels reading 'Made in Holland' confirm the original Dutch pressing; black-label copies marked 'Made in France' are the reissue variant 9493461, excluded here. The 16-track stereo LP has no barcode.
Grade by examining the label gloss, vinyl surface clarity, and groove wear; the spread from 21.22 USD (Mint) to 0.59 USD (floor) reflects how even light play degrades value on this common title.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Printed in The Netherlands
Made in Holland (Blue labels)
Released with printed innersleeve, at least at early copies, with on both sides promotion for 5 x 5 other LP releases. Number printed on the innersleeve: 9198 604, which is incorrect here and belongs to .
9493461 also released with black labels, Made in France (but only for Dutch market), not sold in France
Known runout combinations:
Variant 2+3+8+9+11: Side A: 1Y1 (runout-groove-ending 1cm.); Side B: 2Y1 (runout-groove-ending 2,2cm.)
Variant 1+10: Side A: 1Y 2 (runout-groove-ending 1cm.); Side B: 2Y1 (runout-groove-ending 2,2cm.)
Variant 4: Side A: 1Y 2 (runout-groove-ending 1cm.); Side B: 2Y 2 (runout-groove-ending 1,2cm.)
Variant 5+6+7: Side A: 1Y 2 (runout-groove-ending 1cm.); Side B: 2Y 3 (runout-groove-ending 1,4cm.)
Runouts are stamped. Stamper numbers may be partial, rotated and/or mirrored. The ♢ symbol is only present in 1Y1 and 2Y1 runouts.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What runout variants exist for catalogue 9198 681?
Five documented variants differ by Side B groove-ending length and the presence of the diamond symbol. Variants 2, 3, 8, 9, and 11 carry Side A 1Y1 and Side B 2Y1 with the diamond symbol present. Variants 1 and 10 use Side A 1Y 2 and Side B 2Y1 (diamond present). Variant 4 pairs Side A 1Y 2 with Side B 2Y 2 (no diamond). Variants 5, 6, and 7 combine Side A 1Y 2 with Side B 2Y 3 (no diamond). Stamper numbers may be partial, rotated, or mirrored in the runout groove.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 14.52 USD. This represents a significant drop from NM at 18.99 USD, reflecting how surface wear and label scuffing on this common pressing reduce appeal. The estimate is current as of the price guide date.
How do I distinguish the Dutch original from the French reissue?
The original Dutch pressing (9198 681) carries blue labels reading 'Made in Holland' and was pressed at PRS Baarn. The French reissue variant 9493461 uses black labels marked 'Made in France' but was sold only in the Dutch market, not in France. Both share the same catalogue structure but differ in label color and pressing plant origin.
Why is the floor price so low at 0.59 USD?
With 1374 collectors owning this title against only 12 who want it, supply vastly exceeds demand. The 144 active listings reflect market saturation typical of common Mercury compilations from the 1980 Netherlands release. Even played copies find few buyers, pushing the lowest asking price to 0.59 USD.
What does the innersleeve number 9198 604 mean?
Early copies of 9198 681 arrived with a printed innersleeve numbered 9198 604, which is incorrect and belongs to a different release. This printing error does not affect the record's playback or structural integrity, but it is a documented variant detail for collectors cataloguing early pressings. Later copies may lack this innersleeve entirely.