Beatles, AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac - Multiple artists - 5 x classic albums on the AMIGA label (GDR) - Multiple titles - LP Albums (multiple items) - 1980

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Five AMIGA label LPs from Germany (GDR), including Beatles A Collection of Beatles Oldies (AMIGA 8 55 383), AC/DC Highway to Hell (AMIGA 8 55 838), Fleetwood Mac Rumours (AMIGA 8 55 677), Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here (AMIGA 8 55 979) and Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon (AMIGA 8 55 687), all in VG+ sleeve and VG+ vinyl, released from 1978 to the early 1980s.

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These five LPs form a highly collectible group of East-German AMIGA pressings, known for:
Low production runs due to GDR economic restrictions
Unique artwork often unrelated to the original Western releases
Strong collector demand, especially for Pink Floyd and AC/DC
A vintage historical aura linked to Cold-War-era distribution

Among your items, the two Pink Floyd AMIGA pressings are clearly the most valuable, with Dark Side of the Moon being the rarest and often fetching high prices internationally.

1. The Beatles – A Collection of Beatles Oldies (AMIGA 8 55 383)
Label: AMIGA
Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR / East Germany)
Format: LP, Stereo
Catalog Number: 8 55 383
Year: Early 1980s AMIGA issue
Description:
Rare East-German licensed pressing of A Collection of Beatles Oldies, featuring classic mid-60s hits. AMIGA Beatles releases were produced in limited quantities due to state-controlled distribution, making them highly collectible today.
The cover uses exclusive AMIGA artwork, different from all Western editions.
Condition :
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl: VG+

2. AC/DC – Highway to Hell (AMIGA 8 55 838)
Label: AMIGA
Country: GDR
Format: LP
Catalog Number: 8 55 838
Year: ~1980/81
Description:
Eastern Bloc pressing of the legendary AC/DC album. AMIGA rock releases were scarce and pressed in small runs compared to Western editions.
Condition:
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl: VG+/EX-

3. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours (AMIGA 8 55 677)
Label: AMIGA
Country: GDR
Format: LP
Catalog Number: 8 55 677
Year: ~1980
Description:
East German edition of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic Rumours album.
The AMIGA artwork differs slightly from the Warner Bros original and is sought after by collectors of AMIGA variations. Pressing quantities were limited and distribution restricted.
Condition:
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl: VG+

4. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here (AMIGA 8 55 979)
Label: AMIGA
Country: GDR
Format: LP
Catalog Number: 8 55 979
Year: 1980s
Description:
Extremely collectible AMIGA pressing of Wish You Were Here.
Instead of the burning man artwork, AMIGA created its own East-German variant for the sleeve, making this edition very desirable internationally.
AMIGA Pink Floyd LPs are among the most valuable from the label.
Condition:
Sleeve: VG +
Vinyl: VG+

5. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon (AMIGA 8 55 687)
Label: AMIGA
Country: GDR
Format: LP
Catalog Number: 8 55 687
Year: 1978 (first AMIGA issue)
Description:
One of the most sought-after AMIGA releases.
Cover design differs significantly from the original UK edition and was produced in very limited quantities.
High demand among Floyd collectors due to the rarity of Eastern Bloc Floyd records.
Condition:
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl: VG+


These five LPs form a highly collectible group of East-German AMIGA pressings, known for:
Low production runs due to GDR economic restrictions
Unique artwork often unrelated to the original Western releases
Strong collector demand, especially for Pink Floyd and AC/DC
A vintage historical aura linked to Cold-War-era distribution

Among your items, the two Pink Floyd AMIGA pressings are clearly the most valuable, with Dark Side of the Moon being the rarest and often fetching high prices internationally.

1. The Beatles – A Collection of Beatles Oldies (AMIGA 8 55 383)
Label: AMIGA
Country: German Democratic Republic (GDR / East Germany)
Format: LP, Stereo
Catalog Number: 8 55 383
Year: Early 1980s AMIGA issue
Description:
Rare East-German licensed pressing of A Collection of Beatles Oldies, featuring classic mid-60s hits. AMIGA Beatles releases were produced in limited quantities due to state-controlled distribution, making them highly collectible today.
The cover uses exclusive AMIGA artwork, different from all Western editions.
Condition :
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl: VG+

2. AC/DC – Highway to Hell (AMIGA 8 55 838)
Label: AMIGA
Country: GDR
Format: LP
Catalog Number: 8 55 838
Year: ~1980/81
Description:
Eastern Bloc pressing of the legendary AC/DC album. AMIGA rock releases were scarce and pressed in small runs compared to Western editions.
Condition:
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl: VG+/EX-

3. Fleetwood Mac – Rumours (AMIGA 8 55 677)
Label: AMIGA
Country: GDR
Format: LP
Catalog Number: 8 55 677
Year: ~1980
Description:
East German edition of Fleetwood Mac’s iconic Rumours album.
The AMIGA artwork differs slightly from the Warner Bros original and is sought after by collectors of AMIGA variations. Pressing quantities were limited and distribution restricted.
Condition:
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl: VG+

4. Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here (AMIGA 8 55 979)
Label: AMIGA
Country: GDR
Format: LP
Catalog Number: 8 55 979
Year: 1980s
Description:
Extremely collectible AMIGA pressing of Wish You Were Here.
Instead of the burning man artwork, AMIGA created its own East-German variant for the sleeve, making this edition very desirable internationally.
AMIGA Pink Floyd LPs are among the most valuable from the label.
Condition:
Sleeve: VG +
Vinyl: VG+

5. Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon (AMIGA 8 55 687)
Label: AMIGA
Country: GDR
Format: LP
Catalog Number: 8 55 687
Year: 1978 (first AMIGA issue)
Description:
One of the most sought-after AMIGA releases.
Cover design differs significantly from the original UK edition and was produced in very limited quantities.
High demand among Floyd collectors due to the rarity of Eastern Bloc Floyd records.
Condition:
Sleeve: VG+
Vinyl: VG+


Details

Era
1900-2000
More than 3 artists/bands
Yes
Artist/ Band (max 3)
AC/DC, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd
Multiple Titles
Yes
Record Title
5 x classic albums on the AMIGA label (GDR)
Nr of items
5
Release Country
Germany
Release year (oldest)
1980
Case / sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Media condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Genre
Rock
Record Label
Amiga
Record Label Number
8 55 383; 8 55 838; 8 55 677; 8 55 979; 8 55 657
Autographed by a famous person
No
FranceVerified
138
Objects sold
100%
Private

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