Tracklist
Love Is A Stranger | 3:40 | ||
Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) | 4:50 | ||
Who's That Girl? | 3:44 | ||
Right By Your Side | 3:49 | ||
Here Comes The Rain Again | 4:54 | ||
There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) | 4:41 | ||
Sisters Are Doin' It For Themselves | 5:51 | ||
It's Alright (Baby's Coming Back) | 3:43 | ||
When Tomorrow Comes | 4:15 | ||
You Have Placed A Chill In My Heart | 3:46 | ||
Miracle Of Love | 4:35 | ||
Sexcrime (1984) | 3:52 | ||
Thorn In My Side | 4:11 | ||
Don't Ask Me Why | 4:13 | ||
Angel | 4:47 | ||
Would I Lie To You? | 4:22 | ||
Missionary Man | 3:45 | ||
I Need A Man | 4:21 |
Credits (8)
- Annie LennoxDesign [& Art]
- Laurence StevensDesign [& Art]
- Jon BavinEngineer
- Manu GuiotEngineer
- Sophie MullerPhotography By [Cover]
- David A. StewartProducer
Notes
This master contains both audio and video releases.
Additional information on CD release:
No version is specified on the sleeve but here's some information and a comparison to every known studio versions of the songs :
- Track 1 is the standard Single/Album Version (3'40)
- Track 2 is the 12'' Version (4'50). The song was also released in a Single/Album Version (3'35)
- Track 3 is the (UK) 7'' Single Edit (3'44). The song was also released in an Album Version (4'44) and in a 12'' Version (6'50)
- Track 4 is the 7'' Single Edit (3'50). The song was also released as an Album Version (4'04), a 7'' Party Mix (6'25), a 12'' Version (12'20) and a 12'' Special Mix (1'00)
- Track 5 is the Album Version (4'54). On the US pressing of Greatest Hits the song is in its 12'' Version (5'05) with its longer fade out. The song was also originaly released in a 7'' Edit aka "DJ Version" (3'50)
- Track 6 is the Album Version but with an early fade (4'41). It was also released in its 12''/Album Version (5'22) on the US pressing of Greatest Hits. To be complete, the song was originally released in a (different) 7'' Edit (4'30) and a 12'' Special Dance Mix (6'12)
- Track 7 is the Album Version but with an early fade (4'51). On the US pressing of Greatest Hits you can find the 12''/Album Version of it (5'55). It was originally released in a (different) 7'' Edit (4'30) and a 12'' ET Mix (7'55)
- Track 8 is the Single/Album Version (3'43)
- Track 9 is the Album Version but with an early fade (4'15). It was originally released in a Single/Album Version (4'26) which can be found on the US pressing of Greatest Hits, a 12'' Extended Version (6'35) and a 12'' Orchestral Version (4'23)
- Track 10 is the Single/Album Version (3'46). The song was also released in a 12'' Dance Mix (7'58) and a US 7'' Chill Mix (4'00)
- Track 11 is the Album Version but without its instrumental Coda/Reprise (4'35). The Single/Album Version lasts 5'05
- Track 12 is the Single/Album Version (3'54). The song was also released in a 12'' Extended Mix (7'57) and as a 7'' Special Radio Edit (3'50) in the USA without the first few seconds ("Sex" echos) and starting with the word "Crime"
- Track 13 is the Single/Album Version (4'11). The Song was also released in a (re-recorded in Houston) 12'' Extended Mix (6'50) and in a different and rare 12'' Extended Mix (5'40)
- Track 14 is the Album Version with an early fade out (4'13). The full Album Version clocks at 4'21 and the Acoustic Version lasts 3'57
- Track 15 is the Album Version with an early fade out (4'47). On the US pressing of Greatest Hits the song can be found in an Album Version with a different fade out (4'58). There is also an Album Version (5'10), a Choir Version (5'48) and a US Promo Mix (4'30)
- Track 16 is the Album Version (4'22). It was also released as a 7'' Edit (4'02), a 12'' Extended Version (4'59), a 12'' ET Mix (4'53) and a Download-Only "Dance Vault" Extended Mix (5'01)
- Track 17 is the 7'' Version (3'45). The song was also released as an Album Version (4'40) and a 12'' Extended Version (6'50)
- Track 18 is the Single/Album Version (4'21). The Song was also released as a 12'' Macho Mix (5'56) and a US Edited Version (4'06)
In a nutshell, the versions of tracks 5, 6, 7, 9 & 15 are different from the ones used on the US edition and tracks 4, 8,10, 11 & 12 are not on the US edition and so are "exclusive" here.
Additional information on CD release:
No version is specified on the sleeve but here's some information and a comparison to every known studio versions of the songs :
- Track 1 is the standard Single/Album Version (3'40)
- Track 2 is the 12'' Version (4'50). The song was also released in a Single/Album Version (3'35)
- Track 3 is the (UK) 7'' Single Edit (3'44). The song was also released in an Album Version (4'44) and in a 12'' Version (6'50)
- Track 4 is the 7'' Single Edit (3'50). The song was also released as an Album Version (4'04), a 7'' Party Mix (6'25), a 12'' Version (12'20) and a 12'' Special Mix (1'00)
- Track 5 is the Album Version (4'54). On the US pressing of Greatest Hits the song is in its 12'' Version (5'05) with its longer fade out. The song was also originaly released in a 7'' Edit aka "DJ Version" (3'50)
- Track 6 is the Album Version but with an early fade (4'41). It was also released in its 12''/Album Version (5'22) on the US pressing of Greatest Hits. To be complete, the song was originally released in a (different) 7'' Edit (4'30) and a 12'' Special Dance Mix (6'12)
- Track 7 is the Album Version but with an early fade (4'51). On the US pressing of Greatest Hits you can find the 12''/Album Version of it (5'55). It was originally released in a (different) 7'' Edit (4'30) and a 12'' ET Mix (7'55)
- Track 8 is the Single/Album Version (3'43)
- Track 9 is the Album Version but with an early fade (4'15). It was originally released in a Single/Album Version (4'26) which can be found on the US pressing of Greatest Hits, a 12'' Extended Version (6'35) and a 12'' Orchestral Version (4'23)
- Track 10 is the Single/Album Version (3'46). The song was also released in a 12'' Dance Mix (7'58) and a US 7'' Chill Mix (4'00)
- Track 11 is the Album Version but without its instrumental Coda/Reprise (4'35). The Single/Album Version lasts 5'05
- Track 12 is the Single/Album Version (3'54). The song was also released in a 12'' Extended Mix (7'57) and as a 7'' Special Radio Edit (3'50) in the USA without the first few seconds ("Sex" echos) and starting with the word "Crime"
- Track 13 is the Single/Album Version (4'11). The Song was also released in a (re-recorded in Houston) 12'' Extended Mix (6'50) and in a different and rare 12'' Extended Mix (5'40)
- Track 14 is the Album Version with an early fade out (4'13). The full Album Version clocks at 4'21 and the Acoustic Version lasts 3'57
- Track 15 is the Album Version with an early fade out (4'47). On the US pressing of Greatest Hits the song can be found in an Album Version with a different fade out (4'58). There is also an Album Version (5'10), a Choir Version (5'48) and a US Promo Mix (4'30)
- Track 16 is the Album Version (4'22). It was also released as a 7'' Edit (4'02), a 12'' Extended Version (4'59), a 12'' ET Mix (4'53) and a Download-Only "Dance Vault" Extended Mix (5'01)
- Track 17 is the 7'' Version (3'45). The song was also released as an Album Version (4'40) and a 12'' Extended Version (6'50)
- Track 18 is the Single/Album Version (4'21). The Song was also released as a 12'' Macho Mix (5'56) and a US Edited Version (4'06)
In a nutshell, the versions of tracks 5, 6, 7, 9 & 15 are different from the ones used on the US edition and tracks 4, 8,10, 11 & 12 are not on the US edition and so are "exclusive" here.
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Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
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Greatest Hits CD, Compilation, Stereo | RCA – PD74856, RCA – PD 74856 | Europe | 1991 | Europe — 1991 | |||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | Arista – ARCD-8680, BMG International – ARCD-8680 | US | 1991 | US — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation, Stereo | RCA – PL 74856, RCA – PL74856-8, RCA – PL74856 | Europe | 1991 | Europe — 1991 | |||||
Greatest Hits VHS, Compilation, PAL | BMG Video – 791 012 | UK | 1991 | UK — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits Cassette, Compilation | RCA – PK 74856 | Europe | 1991 | Europe — 1991 | |||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation | MJM Music PL – MJM 117 | Poland | 1991 | Poland — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | RCA – CDRCA 1147 | South Africa | 1991 | South Africa — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation, Club Edition | RCA – KCD1-0610, BMG – KCD1-0610 | Canada | 1991 | Canada — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation, Club Edition, Stereo | Arista – ARCD-8680 | US | 1991 | US — 1991 | |||||
Greatest Hits Cassette, Compilation | Jugoton – MC-7-S 3 03084 1, Jugoton – MC-7-S 3030841, RCA – PK 74856 | Yugoslavia | 1991 | Yugoslavia — 1991 | |||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation | Jugoton – LP-7-1 2 03083 5 | Yugoslavia | 1991 | Yugoslavia — 1991 | |||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation | RCA – PL 74856 | Italy | 1991 | Italy — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation, Stereo | RCA – PD 74856, RCA – PD74856 | Europe | 1991 | Europe — 1991 | |||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation | RCA – PL 74856 (5C) | Spain | 1991 | Spain — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation, Disctronics | RCA – PD74856, BMG – PD74856, RCA – PD 74856, BMG – PD 74856 | Australasia | 1991 | Australasia — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | Arista – ARCD-8680 | Argentina | 1991 | Argentina — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | RCA – PD 74856, RCA – PD74856 | Hong Kong | 1991 | Hong Kong — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | Popron – 50 066-2 | Czechoslovakia | 1991 | Czechoslovakia — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation | Popron – 50 066-1 | Czechoslovakia | 1991 | Czechoslovakia — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | RCA – PD 74856, RCA – PD74856 | Europe | 1991 | Europe — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | RCA – PD 74856, BMG Ariola España – PD 74856 (9A) | Spain | 1991 | Spain — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits VHS, Compilation, NTSC | 6 West Home Video – SW-5712, BMG Video – SW-5712 | US | 1991 | US — 1991 | |||||
Greatest Hits Cassette, Compilation | RCA – PK 74856 | UK | 1991 | UK — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits Laserdisc, 12", Compilation, PAL | BMG Video – 781 012, RCA – 781 012 | UK & Europe | 1991 | UK & Europe — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | Arista – ARCD-8680 | US | 1991 | US — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | MMC Records (2) – CD MMC 9106 | Hungary | 1991 | Hungary — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits Cassette, Compilation, Stereo | RCA – PK 74856 | Europe | 1991 | Europe — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation | RCA – BVCP-106 | Japan | 1991 | Japan — 1991 | Recently Edited | ||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation, Club Edition | RCA – 71 096 2, RCA – PL 74856 | Germany | 1991 | Germany — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits Cassette, Compilation | RCA – KKK1-0610 | Canada | 1991 | Canada — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation | RCA – RCLP 70191, RCA – 70191 | Greece | 1991 | Greece — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits Cassette, Compilation, BASF Chrome 120 ms EQ, Dolby | Arista – AC-8680, BMG International – AC-8680 | US | 1991 | US — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation, Gatefold Sleeve | RCA – PL 74856, BMG – PL 74856 | Australasia | 1991 | Australasia — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation, 10th Anniversary Edition | RCA – PD 74856 | Australia | 1991 | Australia — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation, Promo | RCA – PD 74856 | Israel | 1991 | Israel — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits Laserdisc, 12", Compilation, NTSC | BMG Video – BVLP-32, RCA – BVLP-32 | Japan | 1991 | Japan — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits CD, Compilation, Club Edition, Reissue, Stereo | RCA – 773176 | Germany | 1991 | Germany — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits LP, Compilation | RCA – TLP 90263 | Argentina | 1991 | Argentina — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits Cassette, Compilation | BMG Taiwan – PK 74856, RCA – 1041 | Taiwan | 1991 | Taiwan — 1991 | New Submission | ||||
Greatest Hits Cassette, Compilation | RCA – 05625705046 | Colombia | 1991 | Colombia — 1991 | New Submission |
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referencing Greatest Hits (CD, Compilation) PD 74856
New version: Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): PD 74856 50123 837 01 %- Vinyl front-end:
Rega P3:RB880 tonearm,Goldring G1006 mm,Delrin Platter, Neo psu,Isoacoustic Orea bronze feet(x4)
Phono Stage:Whest Audio TWO.2 class a dual mono fully balanced phono stage,isoacoustics orea graphite feet(x3), 43db/47k ohms mm setting.
I`m not professing to be the biggest or most knowledgeable Eurythmics fans here but I`d safely state that this is most probably the best definitive vinyl LP of this Incredible duo!
My copy is well centered free from wraps with zero surface noise ,the mastering is typical 80`s/90`s "Synth-pop" so it can sound compressed at times but nothing too offensive. In my humble opinion it must be pretty difficult to master this sort of sound quality to an "audiophile standard".
A very enjoyable LP and will bring back lovely memories for those of us who were fortunate to grow-up during the 80`s/90`s.
Music:5.0
Mastering/pressing: 4.0 2x 180gm black vinyl
Inner sleeves:3.0 small pictures with printed info but no anti static inner sleeves - so use your own!
Cover:2.5 single cheap card with relevant information
PS.
This LP can (unreasonably) demand a fairly hefty price tag so shop with sense,and DON`T pay too much for a copy! referencing Greatest Hits (LP, Compilation) PL 74856 (5C)
I just bought this and can’t believe it doesn’t have Missionary Man - one of their best. 🤦🏻♂️- Edited one year agoGreat pressing but there is a slight high frequency roll off, I guess Music On Vinyl had to work with the usual brick walled higher frequencies digital master. That said I have found Music On Vinyl pressings far superior than most these days.
- Considering the length of almost an hour, this one sounds really decent, if (necessarily) a bit quiet.
referencing Greatest Hits (LP, Compilation) RCA (L) 1147
Great example of the decline of vinyl quality during the days when CD started to take over. It’s passable after a wet wash, but nothing special.referencing Greatest Hits (CD, Compilation, Stereo) PD74856
Honestly, and without exaggeration I declare: absolutely all the songs from the presented collection are truly GREAT HITS!- Edited 2 years ago
referencing Greatest Hits (CD, Compilation, Stereo) PD74856
As is known, the effect of compiling a greatest hits album is not without its drawbacks. Often, the sequencing can often leave a lot to be desired, or it tells an incomplete, biased story of an artist's career. Take for example a popular duo such as Eurythmics, whose most ubiquitous output was a succession of electropop singles released during the '80s. It would be very difficult for a compilation producer not to achieve a stylistically accordant, well-represented collection. Given that the wealth of material available was invariably released under the RCA label, no problems are likely to occur with regards to securing rights to the back catalogue. So what could go wrong? Most if not all of their five '80s albums generated a substantial hit, easily boiled down to the essentials without even filling a single disc to capacity. And when one examines the contents of "Greatest Hits", released in 1991 when their legacy was shaping up to be rather impressive, that approach seems to be have been applied, rather indulgently in fact, with more than merely their array of chart smashes making an appearance. If certain incompatible fringe hits are incorporated whilst more valid hits are overlooked, how can this be an accurate overview? Well, it isn't, but don't let that put you off. Such lesser-heard tracks as "Angel," "Sexcrime 1984" and "Don't Ask Me Why" are vital inclusions if the end goal of this compilation is to tell the complete story of Eurythmics, who originated as a slightly avant-garde, refreshingly soulful version of Kraftwerk and then gradually grew into a more contemporary pop band. In tracing that splendid evolution, all the better-than-expected surpluses are necessarily trimmed, thus fitting the bill of a thoroughly concise, compelling and illuminating alternative to consuming the seven or so albums that these 18 songs are drawn from.
By combining Dave Stewart's edgy synthesizers, pre-techno dance beats with the warm, ethereal, powerhouse vocals of Annie Lennox, Eurythmics were never destined to be low-key. Lennox's ground-breaking androgyny alone bound them to the MTV era's focus on image as a means of promotion, which they incidentally took full advantage of, their mildly surreal, sexually fluid promo clips now considered landmark music videos, especially in the current climate. Strongly present alto vocals and image aside, Eurythmics' instrumentalist Dave Stewart was also ambitious with his multi-tiered arrangements, always careful not to be reactionary to musical trends. Together, they adopted disparate styles on almost all of their songs, never straying too far from the parameters of electronic or pop music whilst trying to remain as innovative as possible. Naturally, "Greatest Hits" leans toward the duo's commercial peak, when their experimental streak was confined to the second side of their albums, not their consistently popular singles. That means their first album, a very abstract effort that received little attention, is unrepresented, though frankly it is not missed. In spite of its non-chronological order, the disc thankfully commences from the very moment they became proficient: the spellbinding yet icy synths of "Love Is A Stranger," "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)" and "Here Comes The Rain Again" set the tone of the collection as it segues seamlessly into their sonically organic and aesthetically experimental periods before ending on a high with the blistering dance-rock of "Would I Lie To You?," "Missionary Man" and "I Need A Man". It may not be biased, but it isn't entirely comprehensive; glaring omissions include "Beethoven (I Love to Listen To)" and "Shame", both of which qualify as essential tracks in the Eurythmics canon. Nevertheless, the wide range of tracks on offer does flow pleasantly, delivering a surfeit of radio staples capable of satisfying neophytes as well as casual fans.
Rating: 5/5 - Edited 3 years agoNearly everything you will ever need in one package. Great remastering by the Music On Vinyl team. The usual complaint with 2LP releases - they need to be gatefold. It’s so damn annoying, and considering it’s a greatest hits, an overview of the artist’s career would fit inside the gatefold artwork - not hard Sony !
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