Released on October 7, 1977, Virginia Plain was reissued by Polydor Records to promote the band's Greatest Hits compilation. The release paired Roxy Music's breakthrough debut single with their second hit, Pyjamarama, bringing together two of the group's most celebrated early recordings. Originally released in August 1972, Virginia Plain became Roxy Music's debut single and their first major commercial success, reaching No. 4 in the UK. The 1977 reissue also proved successful