Billy Joel – Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II (2x Vinyl LP, 1985, Columbia C2 40121, US Pitman Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II collects Billy Joel’s major recordings from 1973 through 1985 across two LPs. The set includes “Piano Man,” “New York State Of Mind,” “My Life,” “Uptown Girl,” and two tracks that were previously unreleased when the compilation appeared: “You’re Only Human (Second Wind)” and “The Night Is Still Young.”

Collector Note
This 1985 US Columbia/Family Productions C2 40121 edition is the Pitman-pressed gatefold variation, with Pitman identifiers appearing across the supplied four-side runout set. All four sides carry stamped STERLING identification, tying the set to Sterling Sound, where Ted Jensen is credited with mastering; the matrices progress through AL/BL 40122 for Volume I and AL/BL 40123 for Volume II. The combination of the complete two-record configuration, original 1985 mastering, Pitman manufacture, and VG+ condition on both records makes this a particularly solid copy of a compilation that retains strong demand in original US vinyl form.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Record 1: VG+
Record 2: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Gatefold jacket.

Technical Details
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Columbia / Family Productions – C2 40121
Country: US
Released: 1985
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Ballad, Classic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL 40122-2E STERLING P(T)
Side B: BL 40122 IN STERLING P(T)
Side C: AL 40123 IH STERLING P(T)
Side D: BL 40123 IA STERLING P-MP

Tracklist
Side A
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
Side B
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
Side C
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
Side D
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) – 4:47
D5 The Night Is Still Young – 5:27

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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