Canada
1981- Label and catalog number
- Accord SN 7148
- Format
- LP · Re-recorded
- Runout / matrix
SN - 7148 - A [CR in circle]runout Side One
SN - 7148 - B [CR in circle]runout Side Two
Gerry & The PacemakersFerry Cross The Mersey
Vinyl pressings
Ferry Cross The Mersey
by Gerry & The Pacemakers · 1981
11 pressings8 countriesPop
Ferry Cross The Mersey was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Ferry Cross The Mersey
5 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Accord SN 7148
- Format
- LP · Re-recorded
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Accord SN 7148
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
SN-1-7148-G2 #2 SEM ⊗Side A, etched
SN-2-7148 G1 #1 SEMSide B, etched
MASTERED BY CAPITOLBoth sides, stamped
France
1981- Label and catalog number
- Accord SN 7148
- Format
- LP · Re-recorded
Japan
1981- Label and catalog number
- Overseas Records UPS-333-V
- Format
- LP, Stereo
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.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Canada | Accord SN 7148First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | France | Accord SN 7148First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | Japan | Overseas Records UPS-333-VFirst yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Accord SN 7148First yearLP | LP |
| 1981 | US | Accord SN 7148First yearLP | LP |
| 1983 | UK | Breakaway BWY 58LP | LP |
| 1984 | Portugal | Movieplay Portuguesa MOV 10037LP | LP |
| 1985 | UK | Showcase SHLP 102LP, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1985 | Yugoslavia | Jugodisk LPS-1087LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Brazil | Rarity Lp-5024LP | LP |
| ? | UK | Jazz international Ltd. MEVLP 009LP, Reissue | LP, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1How Do You Do It1:39
- A2Ferry Cross The Mersey2:45
- A3It's Still Rock & Roll To Me2:38
- A4I'm The One1:43
- A5Unchained Melody3:36
- B1Roll Over Beethoven3:13
- B2Imagine2:30
- B3Running Man3:55
- B4Just The Way You Are4:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ferry Cross The Mersey are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Ferry Cross The Mersey are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1981 and 1985.
When was Ferry Cross The Mersey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Canada, UK, US, France and more. One of them is Accord SN 7148.
How do I tell if my copy of Ferry Cross The Mersey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SN 7148, UPS-333-V) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SN - 7148 - A [CR in circle] and SN - 7148 - B [CR in circle]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ferry Cross The Mersey 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.
