UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6007 202
- Format
- 7", Single, Stereo · Blue
- Runout / matrix
6007202 A1 DAVE'SRunout, A-side, etched
6007202 B1Runout, B-side, etched
David EssexImperial Wizard
Vinyl pressings
Imperial Wizard
by David Essex · 1979
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRock
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
10 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 8 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 6007 202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
6007202 1F // 1 ▽ E R 1 1 DAVE'SA side runout, variant 1
6007202 2F // 1 ▽ E RB side runout, variant 1
6007202 1F // 1 ▽ E R 1 1 3 DAVE'SA side runout, variant 2
6007202 2F // 2 ▽ E R 1 2 9B side runout, variant 2
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6007 202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Centre
- Runout / matrix
6007202 1F // 1 ▽ E R DAVE'SSide A runout
6007202 2F // 2 ▽ E RSide B runout
Netherlands
February 1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6007 202
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AA 6007 202 1W 1 ℗ 1979 670 03Runout side A
AA 6007 202 2W 1 ℗ 1979 670 03Runout side B
6007 202.1Label side A
6007 202.2Label side B
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6007 202
- Format
- 7", Single
- Runout / matrix
6007202 1A-side Label
6007202 2B-side Label
France
1979- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 6173 602
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Mercury 6007 202First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1979 | France | Mercury 6173 602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Germany | Mercury 6007 202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Ireland | Mercury 6007 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Scandinavia | Mercury 6007 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Spain | Mercury 60 07 202First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 6007 202First year7", Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl | 7", Single, Stereo · Colored vinyl |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 6007 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | UK | Mercury 6007 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Netherlands | Mercury 6007 202First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AImperial Wizard4:17
- BMidnight Train2:37
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Imperial Wizard are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Imperial Wizard are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Imperial Wizard first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Netherlands, Australia, France and more. One of them is Mercury 6007 202.
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 6007 202, 6173 602, 60 07 202) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6007202 A1 DAVE'S and 6007202 B1. 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.
