UK
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS 78
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition · Silver Injection Label
- Runout / matrix
EM 78 A-2-1- Q2 4Runout, A-side, stamped
EMS 78 B-1-1-Q3Runout, B-side, stamped
Vinyl pressings
Mistletoe & Wine
by Cliff Richard · 1988
24 pressings8 countriesPop RockHolidayRockPop
Mistletoe & Wine 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 Mistletoe & Wine
23 pressings came out in 1988, the album's first year, in 7 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.
UK
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM 78
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12EM 78 A-1-1-2 DSide A stamp
12EM 78 B-1-1-4 DSide B stamp
UK
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS 78EMI EM 78
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
EM 78 A-2-1-x̶ -XXQ7 DStamped runout, side A, variant 1
EMS 78 B-1-1-Q3 DStamped runout, side B, variant 1
EM 78 A-2-1-Q6Stamped runout, side A, variant 2
EMS 78 B-2-1-Q2Stamped runout, side B, variant 2
UK
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS 78
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
EM 78 A-2-1-1- DRunout side A variant 1
EMS 78 B-1-1-1 DRunout side B variant 1
EM 78 A-1-1-0- DRunout side A variant 2
EMS 78 B-1-1-2 DRunout side B variant 2
UK
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS 78EMI EM 78
- Format
- 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Black paper label
- Runout / matrix
EM 78 A-2-1-1-C DSide A runout, stamped - variant 1
EMS 78 B-1-1-8 5 DSide B runout, stamped - variant 1
EM 78 A-1-1-1-C DSide A runout, stamped - variant 2
EMS 78 B-2-1-1 DSide B runout, stamped - variant 2
UK
November 1988- Label and catalog number
- EMI 12EM78
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12EM 78 A-1-1-1- DSide A runout stamp
12EM 78 B-1-1-1- DSide B runout stamp
12EM 78ASide A label identifier
12EM 78BSide B label identifier
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Australia | EMI EMI 2180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Australia | EMI EMI 2180First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI K 060-20 3025 6 / EMI 20 3025 6First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Europe | EMI 006-20 3024 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Italy | EMI 06 2030247First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1988 | Japan | EMI PRP-1446First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1988 | Portugal | EMI 20 3024 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI 006-2030247First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1988 | Spain | EMI 052 20 3025 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 78First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM 78First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI EM78 / EMI EM 78First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12EM78 / EMI 12EMX 78First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12EM 78 / EMI 12EM78First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | UK | EMI 12EM78First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Misprint, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | US | EMI S7-7243819767777", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMistletoe & Wine3:54
- B1Marmaduke5:30
- Bonus Track
- B2True Love Ways3:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mistletoe & Wine are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Mistletoe & Wine are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1988 and 1995.
When was Mistletoe & Wine first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1988, in UK, Australia, Europe, Italy and more. One of them is EMI EMS 78, released November 1988.
How do I tell if my copy of Mistletoe & Wine is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EMS 78, 12EM 78, 12EM78, 12EMX78) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EM 78 A-2-1- Q2 4 and EMS 78 B-1-1-Q3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mistletoe & Wine 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.
