Blondie – The Best Of Blondie (LP, Compilation, Club Edition, 1981, Chrysalis F1 21337)

Why This Record Matters
The Best Of Blondie collects the defining singles from one of the most influential bands of the New Wave era. Featuring "Heart Of Glass," "Call Me," "Rapture," "Atomic," and "The Tide Is High," it captures the group's seamless blend of rock, pop, disco, reggae, and punk influences. The compilation remains one of the most sought-after introductions to Blondie's catalog.

Collector Note
1981 US club edition on Chrysalis, catalog number F1 21337. Runout markings indicate a Columbia-manufactured club pressing. With a documented median sold value of $23.87 and relatively limited supply compared to demand, clean VG+ copies continue to perform well with collectors of New Wave and early MTV-era vinyl.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean, glossy surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf wear and strong overall presentation

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Club Edition
Label: Chrysalis – F1 21337
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

Matrix / Runout
Side A: FV-21337 A P Columbia NY G3 F VP-KV-2 C1337-A S-1F CHR-1337-AS-1F (various portions struck through)
Side B: FV 71337B-G1D G1 (additional FV271337B-G1D markings struck through)

Tracklist
Side A
Heart Of Glass 4:33
Dreaming 3:06
The Tide Is High 4:41
In The Flesh 2:29
Sunday Girl 3:03
Hanging On The Telephone 2:21

Side B
Rapture 5:36
One Way Or Another 3:33
(I'm Always Touched By Your) Presence Dear 2:42
Call Me (Theme From American Gigolo) 3:32
Atomic 4:39
Rip Her To Shreds 3:22

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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