Billy Joel 2xLP Greatest Hits Vol I & II 1985 Columbia C2 40121 Gatefold
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🎶 Billy Joel – Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 (C2 40121) – 1985 First U.S. Carrollton Pressing – Vintage 2xLP Vinyl Album
Step into the soundtrack of the late 20th century with Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 by Billy Joel, a double-LP set that captures the very best from the Piano Man himself. Featuring timeless tracks like Piano Man, Just the Way You Are, Uptown Girl, and It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, this is the definitive Billy Joel collection — perfect for fans and collectors alike.
💡 Album Trivia
Released in 1985, Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2 became one of the best-selling albums in U.S. history, eventually certified diamond (over 10 million copies sold). This version is a first pressing from Columbia’s Carrollton, Georgia plant, identifiable by its catalog number (C2 40121) and pressing codes (C 40123, AL 40123). A cornerstone for any Billy Joel collection.
📀 Record Details
Title: Greatest Hits Vol. 1 & 2
Artist: Billy Joel
Label: Columbia Records – C2 40121
Pressing: First U.S. Pressing (Carrollton, GA)
Format: 2xLP, Compilation, Stereo
Year: 1985
🔍 Condition
Vinyl: VG+ — clean, tested, plays beautifully with no skips or scratches
Jacket: F to G- — water damage visible along the bottom edge (see photos)
Inner Sleeves: Generic white
Note: I only sell vinyl good enough for my own collection. Never any skips!
🧾 Collector’s Note
This is an authentic first U.S. Carrollton pressing, not a reissue. A true piece of vinyl history for fans of Billy Joel and collectors of 1980s rock and pop.
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