UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 402-1Mercury MERL 23
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MERL 23 A//1▽420 V | 1 1Side 1, Stamped
MERL 23 B//1▽420 V | 1 3Side 2, Stamped
David HentschelEducating Rita
Vinyl pressings
Educating Rita
by David Hentschel · 1983
11 pressings8 countriesSynth-popSoundtrackElectronicStage & Screen
Educating Rita was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Educating Rita
9 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERL 23
- Format
- LP, Album
South Korea
November 19, 1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 402-1Sung Eum Limited SEL-RP 599
- Format
- LP, Album
Australasia
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 402-1
- Format
- LP
France
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 402-1
- Format
- LP
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 812 402-1
- Format
- LP
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australasia | Mercury 812 402-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | France | Mercury 812 402-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 812 402-1First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 812 402-1QFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 812 402-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Mercury 812 402-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury 812 402-1 / Mercury MERL 23First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | UK | Mercury MERL 23First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | South Korea | Mercury 812 402-1 / Sung Eum Limited SEL-RP 599First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1984 | Brazil | Mercury 812 402-1LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Mercury MERL 23LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Educating Rita2:35
- A2Franks Theme Pt. 1 (A Dead, Good Poet)2:50
- A3Franks Theme Pt. 23:30
- A4Variations On Frank And Rita (Innocence And Experience)3:40
- A5Reprise Theme From Educating Rita0:40
- A6A Thought For Rita Pt. 13:40
- B1University Challenge3:15
- B2Burning Books2:55
- B3Franks Theme Pt. 3 (Virginia, Charlotte, Jane Or Emily)2:55
- B4A Thought For Rita Pt. 23:30
- B5An Educated Woman4:20
- B6Macbeth2:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Educating Rita are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Educating Rita are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Educating Rita first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, South Korea, Australasia, France and more. One of them is Mercury 812 402-1.
How do I tell if my copy of Educating Rita is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 812 402-1, MERL 23, 812 402-1Q) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERL 23 A//1▽420 V | 1 1 and MERL 23 B//1▽420 V | 1 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Educating Rita 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.