Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 498-7Mercury EVEN 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
870 498 7 1W 1 ℗ 1988 670 04Side A
870 498 7 2W 1 ℗ 1988 670 04Side B
870 498-7.1Label side A
870 498-7.2Label side B
All About EveMartha's Harbour
Vinyl pressings
Martha's Harbour
by All About Eve · 1988
12 pressings3 countriesAcousticFolk RockGoth RockRock
Martha's Harbour was first pressed on vinyl in 1988. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Martha's Harbour
12 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Europe
1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 870 498-1Mercury EVENX 8
- Format
- 12", EP, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
870 498 1 1M 1 ℗ 1988 670 04 1 12Side A: stamped
870 498 1 2M 2 670 04 11 1Side B: stamped
UK
July 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EVENX 8Phonogram 870 498-1
- Format
- 12", Single, 45 RPM · SW Pressing
- Runout / matrix
EVEN X 8 A3 SW JASide A - etched
EVEN X 8 B3 SWSide B - etched
UK
July 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Mercury EVENXB 8Mercury EVNXB8
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered
- Runout / matrix
EVEN X B 8 A3 JASide A runout, etched
EVEN X B 8 B3 SWSide B runout, etched
UK
July 18, 1988- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram EVEN 8Mercury EVEN 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Damont Pressing, Picture Labels
- Runout / matrix
EVEN -8-A1 — DAMONT L 21075 D JARunout side A
EVEN -8-B1 — DAMONT L 21076 DRunout side B
UK
1988- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram EVEN 8Mercury EVEN 8
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
EVEN-8-A1-1-2 DAMONT JASide A runout, etched
EVEN 8 B-1U-1-1Side B runout, stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 870 498-7 / Mercury EVEN 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | Mercury 870 498-1 / Mercury EVENX 8First year12", EP, 45 RPM | 12", EP, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | France | Mercury 870 498-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mercury EVENXDJ 8 / Mercury 870 498-1First year12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo | 12", Promo, 45 RPM · Promo |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram EVEN 8 / Mercury EVEN 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mercury EVEN 8 / Mercury 870 498-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mercury EVENX 8 / Phonogram 870 498-1First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram EVEN 8 / Mercury 870 498-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram EVEN 8 / Mercury 870 498-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | UK | Mercury EVENX 8 / Phonogram 870 498-1First year12", Single, 45 RPM | 12", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1988 | UK | Mercury EVENXB 8 / Mercury EVNXB8First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1988 | UK | Phonogram EVEN 8 / Mercury EVEN 8First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A1Martha's Harbour3:08
- A2Another Door3:23
- BIn The Meadow (Live)5:45
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Martha's Harbour are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Martha's Harbour are listed here, from 3 countries.
When was Martha's Harbour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in Europe, UK, France. One of them is Mercury 870 498-7.
How do I tell if my copy of Martha's Harbour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 870 498-7, 870 498-1, EVENX 8, EVENXB 8) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 870 498 7 1W 1 ℗ 1988 670 04 and 870 498 7 2W 1 ℗ 1988 670 04. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Martha's Harbour on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
