Vinyl pressings
by Marillion · 1990
Easter was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1990, 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.
D MARIL 12 A-3-1-Variant 1, runout side A
D MARIL 12 B-1-1-1Variant 1, runout side B
D MARIL 12 A-1-1-Q2Variant 2, runout side A, stamped
D MARIL 12 B-1-1-Q2Variant 2, runout side B, stamped
12MARILG 12 A - 1 - 1 - 1 DRunout area side A variant 1
12MARILG 12 B - 1 - 1 - 1 DRunout area side B variant 1
12MARILG 12 A-1-1-1 DRunout area side A variant 2
12MARILG 12 B-1-1-2 DRunout area side B variant 2
MARIL + PD + 12 + A ORLAKESide A Etched
MARIL + PD + 12 + B ORLAKESide B Etched
12 MARIL 12A-1-1-2 DSide A
12 MARIL 12B-1-1-2 DSide B
D MARIL 12 A-3-1-1-Runout variant 1, side A
D MARIL 12 B-1-1-1Runout variant 1, side B
D MARIL 12 A-3-1-Runout variant 2, side A
D MARIL 12 B-1-1-1Runout variant 2, side B
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Europe | EMI 060-20 3760 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | EMI 2037607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI 14-2037606First year12" | 12" |
| 1990 | Italy | EMI 06 2037607First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | EMI MARIL 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | UK | EMI 12MARILG 12First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Numbered · Limited, Numbered |
| 1990 | UK | EMI MARIL PD12First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1990 | UK | EMI 12MARIL 12First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | UK | EMI MARIL 12First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Germany | EMI Electrola 2037607First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | Europe | EMI 006 20 3760 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
11 vinyl pressings of Easter are listed here, from 5 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Europe, France, Italy and more. One of them is EMI MARIL 12.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARIL 12, 12MARILG 12, MARIL PD12, 12MARIL 12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, D MARIL 12 A-3-1- and D MARIL 12 B-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.
