Scandinavia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6310 039
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
6310 039 A 2 P 79 F 710
6310 039 B 2 P 79 F 710
David EssexImperial Wizard
Vinyl pressings
Imperial Wizard
by David Essex · 1979
14 pressings10 countriesPop RockRockPop
Imperial Wizard was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Imperial Wizard
12 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 10 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
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 616
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
9109626 1Y//1▽ER 11 14 Jem.Side A stamped / etched
9109626 2Y//1▽ER 11 15 SPIKEYSide B stamped / etched
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 616
- Format
- LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
910 9616 A3Side A runout variant 1
910 9616 B3 SPIKEYSide B runout variant 1
910 9616 A3 Jem.Side A runout variant 2
910 9616 B2 SPIKEYSide B runout variant 2
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6310 039
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 9109 616
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6310 039
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
10 AA 6310 039 1Y 320Stamped side A
AA 6310 039 2Y 320Stamped side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 6310 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 9109 616First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 6310 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Mercury 6310 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Greece | Mercury 6310 039First yearLP, Album, White Label, Stereo | LP, Album, White Label, Stereo |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 6310 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | New Zealand | Mercury 6310 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6310 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 5075First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Spain | Mercury 63 10 039First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 9109 616First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 9109 616First yearLP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Special Edition, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | UK | Blue Day Label BDL026LPLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mercury PRICE 36 / Mercury 910 961-6LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Let It Flow
- A2Call On Me
- A3Are You Still My True Love
- A4Oh What A Circus
- A5Imperial Wizard
- B1I Forgot To Forget You
- B2Oh What A Feeling
- B3Won't Change Me Now
- B4Goodbye First Love
- B520 Flights Up
- B6Ships That Pass In The Night
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Imperial Wizard are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Imperial Wizard are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1979 and 2011.
When was Imperial Wizard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in Scandinavia, UK, Australia, France and more. One of them is Mercury 6310 039.
How do I tell if my copy of Imperial Wizard is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6310 039, 9109 616, STAR 5075, 63 10 039) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6310 039 A 2 P 79 F 710 and 6310 039 B 2 P 79 F 710. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Imperial Wizard 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.
