Year/Genre: 1985, Classical Rock
Matrix #: C2 40121
Condition: EX, sounds great, looks good, some smudges

Cultural Facts:

1. Released in 1985 as Joel’s first major compilation, issued during a peak run of arena tours and mainstream visibility.

2. Helped cement his reputation on FM radio at a time when greatest-hits sets were becoming core catalog items for major labels.

3. The release arrived just before the CD boom, making early vinyl pressings a staple in ’80s and ’90s U.S. households.

Price Suggestions:
NM: $22–$28
VG+: $16–$20
VG: $10–$14
G: $6–$9

11/29/25 CC