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Smokie – Greatest Hits
1977 · Germany · RAK · Vinyl LP Compilation Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 10, 2026
- MMint
- $12.64
- NMNear Mint
- $11.31
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $8.65
- VGVery Good
- $5.99
- G+Good Plus
- $3.33
- GGood
- $2
- FFair
- $1.33
- PPoor
- $0.67
204 copies listed on Discogs from $1.29.
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
- $13.33ref VA-Z5EJJMedia M · MintSleeve NM🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 1C 064-98 751 A98 751 A - 1
- Runout — side B
- 1C 064-98 751 B98 751 B - 1
- Rights society
- GEMA
- Label Code
- LC 1750
- Record Company
- EMI Electrola GmbH
- Printed By
- 4P Nicolaus GMBH
- Pressed By
- EMI Electrola GmbH
Specifications
- Artist
- Smokie
- Genre
- Pop
- Style
- Pop Rock
- Year
- 1977
- Label
- RAK, EMI Electrola
- Catalog number
- 1C 064-98 751
- Country
- Germany
Tracklist
- A1Lay Back In The Arms Of Someone4:07
- A2Something's Been Making Me Blue3:00
- A3If You Think You Know How To Love Me3:26
- A4Pass It Around3:07
- A5I'll Meet You At Midnight3:16
- B1Living Next Door To Alice3:27
- B2Changing All The Time3:24
- B3Don't Play Your Rock'n'Roll To Me3:17
- B4Back To Bradford2:42
- B5Wild Wild Angels3:36
- Producer
- Mike Chapman
- Producer [In Association With]
- Nicky Chinn
- Engineer
- Peter Coleman
- Written-By
- Chinn And Chapman
- Written-By
- Chris Norman
- Written-By
- Pete Spencer
About this record
The matrix runout numbers 1C 064-98 751 A and B identify this German pressing made by EMI Electrola GmbH in 1977. It is a stereo compilation LP featuring 10 tracks in the pop rock style.
This pressing does not have a barcode and carries the catalogue number 1C 064-98 751, distinguishing it from another German pressing on RAK with catalogue 1C 264-98 751.
What drives its value
Pricing for this German 1977 pressing ranges from 12.64 USD for a Mint copy down to 5.99 USD for a VG copy, with VG+ copies valued at 8.65 USD according to the price guide. The lowest recorded sale price is 1.31 USD, and there are currently 195 copies listed for sale.
Community interest is strong, with 5041 collectors owning this pressing and 119 wanting it, reflecting steady demand relative to availability. Its position as an original German EMI Electrola pressing rather than a reissue or foreign edition helps maintain its market value.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this exact pressing, verify the catalogue number 1C 064-98 751 and the dead wax matrix inscriptions 1C 064-98 751 A and 1C 064-98 751 B. The pressing plant EMI Electrola GmbH is a key identifier.
Absence of a barcode also helps distinguish this edition. Condition significantly affects value, with Mint copies reaching 12.64 USD and VG+ at 8.65 USD.
Focus on the matrix runout and catalogue number to avoid confusion with the similar RAK pressing 1C 264-98 751 from the same year and country.
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Other pressings of this release
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Frequently asked
How can I identify this German pressing of Smokie's Greatest Hits?
Look for the EMI Electrola GmbH pressing plant and the matrix runout numbers 1C 064-98 751 A and B. The catalogue number 1C 064-98 751 and absence of a barcode also confirm this edition.
What is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?
A VG+ copy is valued at 8.65 USD based on the latest price guide data.
How many copies are currently for sale?
There are 195 copies of this pressing currently listed for sale.
What distinguishes this pressing from other German versions?
This pressing is distinguished by its EMI Electrola GmbH pressing plant, catalogue number 1C 064-98 751, and matrix runouts 1C 064-98 751 A and B, unlike the RAK pressing 1C 264-98 751.
What is the price range between Mint and VG conditions?
The price guide lists Mint copies at 12.64 USD and VG copies at 5.99 USD, demonstrating the value difference based on condition.