Vinyl pressings
by Marillion · 1985
Heart Of Lothian was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 1985, 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 5 A-1U-1-3-1 ƱTOPIAVariant 1, Side A runout stamped, ƱTOPIA etched
MARIL 5 B-1U-1-2-3 ƱTOPIAVariant 1, Side B runout stamped, ƱTOPIA etched
MARIL 5 A-1U-1-1-X1 ƱTOPIAVariant 2, Side A runout
MARIL 5 B-1U-1-1-X1 ƱTOPIAVariant 2, Side B runout
12 MARIL 5 A-1U-1-3- [lyre symbol]TOPIASide A runout variant 1
12 MARIL 5 B-1U-1-1- [lyre symbol]TOPIASide B runout variant 1
12 MARIL 5 A-1U-1-2-X1 [lyre symbol]TOPIASide A runout variant 2
12 MARIL 5 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 5 [lyre symbol]TOPIASide B runout variant 2
12 MARILP + 5 + A ORLAKE PenthouseSide A runout
12 MARILP + 5 + B ORLAKE PenthouseSide B runout
MARIL 5ASide A Label
MARIL 5BSide B label
ED 159AEtching Side A
ED 159BEtching 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI ED-159First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Australia & New Zealand | EMI EMI. 1649First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records B 72993First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 060-20 0959 6 / EMI 1C K 060-20 0959 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-20 0958 7 / EMI 006 20 0958 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C 016-20 0958 7 / EMI 016 20 0958 7First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | EMI MARIL 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | EMI MARIL 5First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | EMI 12MARIL 5First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | EMI 12 MARILP 5First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1985 | UK | EMI MARIL 57", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1985 | UK | EMI MARIL 5First year7" | 7" |
| 1986 | South Africa | EMI EMIJ 20095877", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
13 vinyl pressings of Heart Of Lothian are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia & New Zealand, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is EMI MARIL 5.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARIL 5, 12MARIL 5, 12 MARILP 5, ED-159) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MARIL 5 A-1U-1-3-1 ƱTOPIA and MARIL 5 B-1U-1-2-3 ƱTOPIA. 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.
