Vinyl pressings
by Marillion · 1989
Hooks In You was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
17 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 7 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 10 A-1U-1- 1Runout stamped side A
MARIL 10 B-1U-1- 1 Bilbo Tape oneRunout stamped/etched side B
MARIL 10ALabel side A
MARIL 10BLabel side B
12 MARIL 10 A-1U-1-1Side A stamped
12 MARIL 10 B-1U-1-1Side B stamped
MARIL 10 A-1U-1-Q2Runout side A
MARIL 10 B-1U-1-Q2Runout side B
12MARIL 10 A-1U-1-1Side A stamped
12MARIL 10 B-1U-1-1Side B stamped
BILBO TAPE ONESide A,B etched
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | EMI EMI 2322First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI 006-20 3495 7 / EMI Electrola 006-20 3495 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI K 060 20 3495 6 / EMI 060-20 3495 6First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI Electrola GmbH 203495 6First year12", 45 RPM, Advance | 12", 45 RPM, Advance |
| 1989 | Europe | EMI 2034957First year7", Advance, Single | 7", Advance, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI 06 2034957First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | EMI ITALIANA S.p.A. 14 2034956 / EMI 14 2034956First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Mexico | EMI Records Ltd. SEC-803First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | Portugal | EMI 2034957First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | EMI MARIL 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12 MARIL P10 / EMI 12MARIL 10First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | EMI MARIL 10First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | EMI MARIL 10First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | EMIFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | EMI 12MARIL 10First year12" | 12" |
17 vinyl pressings of Hooks In You are listed here, from 7 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, US, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is EMI MARIL 10.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARIL 10, 12 MARIL P10, 12MARIL 10, 7PRO-79890) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MARIL 10 A-1U-1- 1 and MARIL 10 B-1U-1- 1 Bilbo Tape one. 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.
