Bananarama – The Greatest Hits Collection LP Vinyl 1988, Retro Pop, London Records UK

This retro LP , "The Greatest Hits Collection" by Bananarama, compiles the biggest hits of the British pop icons of the 80s. Featuring worldwide hits like Venus , Cruel Summer , Love in the First Degree , and I Heard a Rumour, this compilation is a reflection of the typical 80s pop sound – danceable, catchy, and with a strong synth-pop influence.

This original pressing from London Records (UK, 1988) also includes a printed inner sleeve with information and track details. An essential collector's item for fans of 80s pop and synth-pop classics.

Historical background

Bananarama was formed in London in 1981 and quickly became one of the most successful girl groups of the 1980s. With their mix of new wave, synth-pop, and dance-pop, they conquered the international charts. Their cover version of "Venus " (1986) gave them a worldwide number-one hit in the USA, while songs like "Cruel Summer" and "Love in the First Degree" became 80s evergreens.

Released in 1988 , The Greatest Hits Collection was a compilation that brought together all of the band's major hits and simultaneously marked the end of a chapter in British pop culture of the 1980s. Today, the album is considered a benchmark for the sound of the decade.

Product details

• Format: LP, 12", 33⅓ RPM, compilation

• Artist: Bananarama

• Title: The Greatest Hits Collection

• Label: London Records – BANA 1

• Year of publication: 1988 (UK Pressing)

• Genre: Pop, Synth-Pop, Dance-Pop

• Cover condition: VG (Very Good) – slight marks on edges and corners, back cover with minor abrasions, overall well-maintained and stable, front cover with vibrant colors.

• Vinyl condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus) – few superficial hairlines, very good gloss, plays cleanly throughout with minimal background noise.

• Inner sleeve: Original printed text inner sleeve in very good condition, only slight creases.

• Special features: Original UK pressing, including inner sleeve, with all the band's greatest hits.

Notes

• Original pressing from 1988, not a reissue

• Cover, vinyl & inner sleeve have been visually inspected – see photos, these are part of the item description

• Perfect collector's item for fans of 80s pop music.