Netherlands
September 1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 012
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 012 1Y 3 ℗1972 670 1/2 03A side
AA 2925 012 2Y 2 ℗1972 670 1// 4 06B side
AlquinMarks
Vinyl pressings
Marks
by Alquin · 1972
10 pressings3 countriesProg RockRock
Marks was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Marks
4 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Netherlands
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2925 012
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
AA 2925 012 1Y 1 ℗1972 670 11 o 04Runout side A, variant 1
AA 2925 012 2Y 1 ℗1972 670 113 04Runout side B, variant 1
AA 2925 012 1Y 1 ℗1972 670 11 4 04Runout side A, variant 2
AA 2925 012 2Y 1 ℗1972 670 11 1 04Runout side B, variant 2
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 152
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2480152 A//1∇420 1 1 3 04Side A runout
2480152 B//1∇420 1 1 4 04Side B runout
UK
1972- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2480 152
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2480152 A//1∇420 1 1 3 04Side A runout
2480152 B//1∇420 1 1 4 04Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 012First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2480 152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | UK | Polydor 2480 152First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1972 | Netherlands | Polydor 2925 012First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2419 060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2419 060LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP618LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP618LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP618LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Music On Vinyl MOVLP618LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Misprint, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Oriental Journey
- A2The Least You Could Do Is Send Me Some Flowers
- A3Soft Royce
- A4Mr. Barnum Jr's Magnificent & Fabulous City
- B1I Wish I Could
- B2You Always Can Change
- B3Marc's Occasional Showers
- B4Catharine's Wig
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marks are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Marks are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 2012.
When was Marks first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Netherlands, UK. One of them is Polydor 2925 012, released September 1972.
How do I tell if my copy of Marks is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 2925 012, 2480 152) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AA 2925 012 1Y 3 ℗1972 670 1/2 03 and AA 2925 012 2Y 2 ℗1972 670 1// 4 06. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marks 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.
