UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VD2501
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
VD 251 A-2U RD 1Runout side A
VD 251 B-2U GW 1Runout side B
VD 252 A-2U GH 2Runout side C
VD 252 B-3U GT 1Runout side D
Kevin CoyneMarjory Razor Blade
Vinyl pressings
Marjory Razor Blade
by Kevin Coyne · 1973
15 pressings6 countriesFolk RockRock
Marjory Razor Blade was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Marjory Razor Blade
8 pressings came out in 1973, 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VD2501
- Format
- LP, Album · Notting Hill Address
- Runout / matrix
VD 251 A-2USide A runout, stamped
VD 251 B-2USide B runout, stamped
VD 252 A-2USide C runout, stamped
VD 252 B-3USide D runout, stamped
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VR 13-106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · MO - Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
-AA V.R[circled] AT Δ18816 (I) PRSide A runout
ST-VR-743056-AA V.R[circled] AT Δ18816 PR-X (I)Side B runout
ST-VR-743055 MO
ST-VR-743056 MO
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VR 13-106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-VR-743055-AAA-1 AT PR DSide A runout
ST-VR-743056-AAA-1 AT PR DSide B runout
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VR 13-106
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Presswell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ST-VR-743055-A AT PRA side runout
ST-VR-743056-A AT PRB side runout
ST-VR-743055 PRA side label
ST-VR-743056 PRB side label
Germany
1973- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 87 742 XBT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold, b/w Labels
- Runout / matrix
S 87740 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side A stamped
S 87740 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side B stamped
S 87741 A-1 Made in GermanyRunout side C stamped
S 87741 B-1 Made in GermanyRunout side D stamped
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Virgin VD 2501First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | Germany | Virgin 87 742 XBTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Italy | Virgin AVIL 2501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Virgin VD2501First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | UK | Virgin VD2501First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1973 | US | Virgin VR 13-106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Virgin VR 13-106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Virgin VR 13-106First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Australia | Virgin L 35131 / Virgin VD 2501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Virgin 840 025/26 / Virgin 840.025/26LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Virgin 840 025/26 / Virgin 840.025/26LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Virgin VD 2501LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1978 | UK | Virgin VD 2501 / Virgin 800 935LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1978 | UK | Virgin VD 2501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Virgin VD 2501LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Marjory Razor Blade1:42
- A2Marlene2:37
- A3Talking To No One2:25
- A4Eastbourne Ladies5:43
- A5Old Soldier3:45
- B1I Want My Crown4:10
- B2Nasty4:55
- B3Lonesome Valley2:50
- B4House On The Hill4:45
- B5Cheat Me3:45
- C1Jackie And Edna4:00
- C2Everybody Says4:15
- C3Mummy4:15
- C4Heaven In My View3:10
- C5Karate King3:15
- D1Dog Latin4:50
- D2This Is Spain2:05
- D3Chairman's Ball3:30
- D4Good Boy2:33
- D5Chicken Wing4:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marjory Razor Blade are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Marjory Razor Blade are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1973 and 1978.
When was Marjory Razor Blade first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Germany, Italy and more. One of them is Virgin VD2501.
How do I tell if my copy of Marjory Razor Blade is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VD2501, VR 13-106, 87 742 XBT, AVIL 2501) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VD 251 A-2U RD 1 and VD 251 B-2U GW 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marjory Razor Blade 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.
