BONEY M Greatest Hits of Boney M (die-cut) cover 12" Vinyl LP Album

ÔGreatest Hits of Boney MÕ showcases the disco phenomenon that defined the late 1970s. Released in 1981 by Hansa, this collection brims with timeless hits like ÔRivers of Babylon,Õ ÔDaddy Cool,Õ and ÔMa Baker.Õ Featuring a vibrant die-cut cover design, it highlights Boney MÕs unique blend of Eurodisco charm and electrifying stage presence, cementing their legacy in music history.

Boney M Greatest Hits album cover featuring the band members in silver outfits against a cosmic backdrop with glowing orbs. — The front cover of the album features a glamorous portrait of Boney MÕs four members, adorned in sparkling silver outfits that reflect the disco eraÕs glitz and style. Set against a dreamy, cosmic-like backdrop with soft glowing orbs, the image exudes an otherworldly vibe, highlighting the bandÕs sophisticated and vibrant stage persona. The band name, ÒBoney M.Ó, appears prominently at the top in sleek, modern typography, reinforcing their iconic image.

Album Description:

"Boney M" is a German band formed in 1975 by producer Frank Farian, consisting of vocalists Liz Mitchell, Marcia Barrett, Maizie Williams, and Bobby Farrell. They became one of the most successful disco groups of the late 1970s, with hits like "Daddy Cool," "Rivers of Babylon," and "Ma Baker." In 1981, the band released their greatest hits album, "Boney M Greatest Hits of Boney M," on the Hansa record label.

The album cover of "Boney M Greatest Hits of Boney M" is a die-cut design, meaning that a portion of the cover has been cut out to reveal the inner sleeve. The design features an image of the band members in a disco pose, surrounded by a rainbow-colored border. The die-cut reveals a second image of the band, this time in front of a stage with an audience in the background.

The die-cut album cover was a unique design feature that was popular in the 1970s and early 1980s. It allowed for more creative and eye-catching designs, as well as giving the buyer a preview of the album's inner sleeve. In the case of "Boney M Greatest Hits of Boney M," the die-cut design adds an extra dimension to the album cover, showcasing the band's live performance side as well as their disco image.

Music Genre:

Disco, Eurodisco

Album Production:

Die-cut cover design, Original custom inner sleeve with photos of Boney M.

Produced by Frank Farian

Frank Farian was a German music producer who revolutionized pop and disco. Best known for creating Boney M., he also produced hits for Milli Vanilli, No Mercy, and Eruption. His career blended innovation with controversy, shaping global music trends. FarianÕs legacy endures through his iconic productions. Explore his musical journey.

Art Direction: Manfred Vormstein

Didi Zill - Photography

Additional Notes:

Dieter "Didi" Zill – Photography

Dieter "Didi" Zill is one of those names I associate with sleeves that feel like they still have warm stage lights trapped in the ink. Read more...

Dieter "Didi" Zill first made noise before he ever started freezing it—back in 1965 he was out front with Didi & his ABC Boys on "Beat from Berlin" (German Beatles-flavored beat music), and in 1968 he pops up again with The Batmen for a Batman-craze single. By the 1970s he’s cutting his own singles and an LP under his name, and by 1969 he’s at Bravo, camera in hand, turning dressing rooms, airports, and backstages into evidence. I’ve always liked that double-life: musician first, then photographer—so when he shoots bands like Deep Purple and the wider hard-rock circus, he isn’t just watching the show, he understands the machinery behind it.

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Record Label & Catalog-nr:

Hansa 30 943

Vinyl Format:

12" Vinyl LP Record

Country of Origin

Made in Germany

Complete Track Listing of: BONEY M Greatest Hits of Boney M (die-cut) cover

Sunny
Daddy Cool
Belfast
Ma Baker
El Lute
Rasputin
I'm Born Again
Bahama Mama

I See A Boat on the River
my Friend Jack
Gotta Go Home
Rivers of Babylon
Mary's Boy Child
Brown Girl in the Ring
Ribbons of Blue
Hooray, Hooray, It's A Holiday

Photo of BONEY M Greatest Hits of Boney M (die-cut) cover Album's Back Cover

Boney M performing live in elaborate costumes with feathers and glitter, set against a sunset backdrop and a cheering audience on the album's back cover — The photo on the back cover of the album shows Boney M performing live on stage during what appears to be a festive outdoor concert. The band members are dressed in elaborate, theatrical costumes adorned with feathers and glittering details, exuding glamour and extravagance. The sunset in the background adds a dramatic effect, while an enthusiastic audience cheers below, capturing the energy of the moment.

Index of BONEY M. Vinyl Album Gallery and Discography

BONEY M - Belfast / Plantation Boy

Hansa International 11 537 AT , 1977 , Switzerland

"Belfast" is the second single of the disco band Boney M.'s 1977 album "Love For Sale" . "Belfast" was the first Boney M. single to feature lead vocals by Marcia Barrett and became their 4th consecutive German chart-topper. In the UK it peaked at #8.

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BONEY M - Daddy Cool / No Women No Cry

Hansa International 16 959 AT , 1976 , Germany

"Daddy Cool" is the song recorded by Eurodisco band Boney M. and included on their debut album "Take The Heat Off Me". It was a 1976 hit and a staple in disco music and Boney M.'s first UK hit. It reached #6 in the UK charts and #65 in the United States Billboard Hot 100.

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BONEY M - Greatest Hits of Boney M

Hansa 30 943 , Germany

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BONEY M - Ma Baker / Still I'm Sad

Hansa International 17 888 AT , 1977 , Germany

"Ma Baker" is the 1977 disco hit single by German disco band "Boney M". It was the first single of their second album "Love for Sale" and their third consecutive chart-topper in Germany and their best yet placing in the UK

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BONEY M - Nightflight to Venus incl postcards

1978 , Germany

"Nightflight to Venus" is the third album by the band Boney M, and was released in July 1978. The album became a major success in continental Europe, Scandinavia, and Canada, topping most of the album charts during the second half of 1978 and also became their first UK number one album.

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BONEY M - Oceans of Fantasy

Carrere 67.382 / CA 651 , 1979 , France

"Oceans of Fantasy" is the fourth studio album by Boney M. Released in September 1979, Oceans Of Fantasy became the second Boney M. album to top the UK charts and features hits "El Lute" based on Eleuterio Sánchez life, "I'm Born Again", "Bahama Mama" and "Gotta Go Home".

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BONEY M - Take The Heat Off Me with Poster .

Hansa International 27 573 OT , Germany

"Take The Heat Off Me" is the debut album by Boney M.. The album became a major seller outside of the United States. Includes the hits "Daddy Cool" (#65 on the Billboard Hot 100), #11 on the Club Play Singles chart), "Sunny" and "Baby Do You Wanna Bump."

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VARIOUS ARTISTS - Super Disco Party with Gilla, Boney M. and Eruption

Hansa International – 26088 XOT , 1978 , Netherlands

"Super Disco Party" is a compilation album with some of the best Euro-Disco from the 1970s, produced by the German top-producer Frank Farian and with Disco Superstars like: Eruption, Boney M and Gilla.

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