MADE IN WEST | | GERMANY BY POLYGRAM
Matrix number: 7567 19283-2 2893 302 01
Known suffixes: none, AV [XO], CX, DO, [LA]
There also exists a variation with MADE IN W. GERMANY BY PDO etched around the center hole.
Matrix number: 7567 19283-2 2893 302 01
Known suffixes: EP

Front cover of the four-page booklet
Page three states "Manufactured by PolyGram in Hanover, West Germany.
Printed in West Germany."

Rear tray insert "Printed in West Germany" with no barcode.
The POLYGRAM version can be found with this rear inlay.
"19283-2" and "EUROPE: 250 757" are printed on the reverse.

Rear tray insert, "Printed in West Germany" with barcode.
"19283-2" and "EUROPE: 250 757" are printed on the reverse.
The POLYGRAM version can also be found with this back inlay.

Rear tray insert "Printed in U.S.A." without barcode.
Nothing is printed on the reverse.
Both disc variations can be found with this tray card.
Later non-target pressings can also sometimes be found with this inlay.

Notes: This target CD is common.

Jewel case info: ridged six-tab, two-dimple case embossed "44" on one tab, and "72"
embossed on the back portion, inside bottom center. Eight-prong disc tray embossed "Patents pending 7.2"

(POLYGRAM, USA inserts) heavy ridged six-tab, two-dimple case embossed "61" on one tab, and "62"
embossed on the back portion, inside bottom center. Eight-prong disc tray embossed "Patents pending 21"

OTHER INTERESTING EARLY CD PRESSINGS OF THIS TITLE:

"Made in Germany" at 9 o'clock.
Matrix number: 250757 SRC-01
A large "10" is embossed in the plastic center. Around the perimeter in very tiny
print is the "All rights (blah blah blah)" statement in three languages.
This appears to be a typical German Record Service pressing of the late 1980's.

While it is not unheard of for WEA to have RS press discs for the U.S., it is not
very common either. The paper inserts are the same U.S. inserts as above.

Ariola 610 207-222, no country or manufacturer on disc face.
Matrix info: MANUFACTURED BY SANYO JAPAN 610207 B6B06D
For distribution in Europe, most likely in Germany.

The cover of the four-page booklet is completely different from the Atlantic cover.
It may be more representative of the band, but I can't say I'm wild about it.
No manufacturing info.

Rear tray insert "Printed in Western Germany by TOPAC" with barcode.
Nothing is printed on the reverse.
Notice that Germany got three more tracks on this compilation than in the U.S.

09/23/20