Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 0930.026
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
ArabesqueMarigot Bay
Vinyl pressings
Marigot Bay
by Arabesque · 1980
11 pressings5 countriesDiscoPop
Marigot Bay was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Marigot Bay
4 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 0030.353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0030 353 S 1 320 KRunout side A, stamped, var. 1
0030 353 S 2 320 1 NRunout side B, stamped, var. 1
0030 353 S 1 320 A K 1Runout side A, stamped, var. 2
0030 353 S 2 320 A D 1Runout side B, stamped, var. 2
Germany
1980- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 0030.353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0030 353 S 1 320Runout Side A, variant 1
0030 353 S 2 320Runout Side B, variant 1
0030 353 S 1 320 32 1.2Runout Side A, variant 2
0030 353 S 2 320 32 1.2Runout Side B, variant 2
Austria
1980- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 0030.353
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
0030.353 S 1Label side A
0030.353 S 2Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Austria | Metronome 0030.353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Metronome 0930.026First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Germany | Metronome 0030.353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Germany | Metronome 0030.353First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Netherlands | CNR 1448287", Stereo | 7", Stereo |
| 1981 | Poland | Tonpress R-1161Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1981 | Poland | Tonpress R-1161Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Limited, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1981 | Poland | Tonpress R-1161Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Picture disc |
| 1981 | Poland | Tonpress R-1161Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Limited, Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided, Card Backed, Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Mono · Mono, Limited, Picture disc |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Banana HIT 45017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Scandinavia | Banana HIT 45017", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMarigot Bay3:50
- BHey, Catch On3:20
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marigot Bay are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Marigot Bay are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Marigot Bay first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in Germany, Austria. One of them is Metronome 0930.026.
How do I tell if my copy of Marigot Bay is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 0930.026, 0030.353) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marigot Bay 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.