Vinyl pressings
by Marillion · 1984
Assassing was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
12 pressings came out in 1984, 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.
MARIL 2 A-1U-1-1-1Side A stamped variant 1
MARIL 2 B-1U-1-1-1Side B stamped variant 1
MARIL 2 A -1U-1-:-↾Side A stamped variant 2
MARIL 2 B -1U-1-3-0Side B stamped variant 2
12 MARIL 2 A - 1 U - 1 -Runout A side, variant 1
12 MARIL 2 B - 1 U - 1 -Runout B side, variant 1
12 MARIL 2 A-1U-1-1-2Runout A side, variant 2
12 MARIL 2 B-1U-1-1 C-2 2Runout B side, variant 2
12 + MARIL + P + 2 + A ORLAKESide A runout
12 + MARIL = P + 2 + B ORLAKESide B runout
12 marilp 2aSide A label
12 MARIL 2 A - 1 U - 1 -Runout A side
12 MARIL 2 B - 1 U - 1 -Runout B side
SPRO-9132-X600749-A G-1 ERSide A Runout
SPRO-9132-X600749-A G-2 ERSide B Runout
MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A & B Runout (Machine Stamped)
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records SPRO 245First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Canada | Capitol Records 72944First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI 1C K 062 2001586First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-2001577First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Europe | EMI 1C K 062 2001586First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1984 | Portugal | EMI 2002977First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12MARIL 2 / EMI 12 maril 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12 marilp 2First year12", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12MARIL 2 / EMI 12 maril 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | UK | EMI 12MARIL 2First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | US | Capitol Records SPRO-9132First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | UK | EMI MARIL 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
12 vinyl pressings of Assassing are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in UK, US, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is EMI MARIL 2, released April 30, 1984.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARIL 2, 12MARIL 2, 12 marilp 2, SPRO-9132) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MARIL 2 A-1U-1-1-1 and MARIL 2 B-1U-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
