UK
August 21, 1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMA 5262
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
AMA 5262 A-1U-1- DRunout side A stamped
AMA 5262 B-1U-1- DRunout side B stamped
Arthur Baker And The Backbeat DisciplesMerge
Vinyl pressings
Merge
by Arthur Baker And The Backbeat Disciples · 1989
12 pressings10 countriesHouseSynth-popElectronic
Merge was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Merge
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 9 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.
US
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-5262A&M Records SP 5262
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395262-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Brazil
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 262 1
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP 5262
- Format
- LP, Album
Europe
1989- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 395 262-1
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | A&M Records 395262-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Brazil | A&M Records 395 262 1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Canada | A&M Records SP 5262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | A&M Records 395 262-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Europe | A&M Records 395 262-1First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1989 | Germany | A&M Records 395 262-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Greece | A&M Records 395 262-1LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1989 | Greece | A&M Records 395 262-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | Netherlands | A&M Records 395 262-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | US | A&M Records SP-5262 / A&M Records SP 5262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1989 | UK | A&M Records AMA 5262First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Argentina | A&M Records 395263-1 / Polygram 29224LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Talk It Over4:37
- A2Willin' To Be Chillin'5:06
- A3Last Thing On My Mind4:49
- A4Mythical Girl5:15
- A5I Believe In Love5:03
- A6The Message Is Love6:29
- B1Walk Away4:10
- B2It's Your Time4:45
- B3Count To Ten4:16
- B42 x 14:45
- B5All I Ever Wanted4:47
- B6Paris Sens Interdit5:07
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Merge are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Merge are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Merge first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records AMA 5262, released August 21, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Merge is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AMA 5262, SP-5262, 395262-1, 395 262 1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AMA 5262 A-1U-1- D and AMA 5262 B-1U-1- D. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Merge 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.