Vinyl pressings
by Marillion · 1985
Kayleigh 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.
38 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 14 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.
12 MARIL 3 A - 2U - 1 - 1 -Stamped, Side A Variant 1
12 MARIL 3 B - 4U - 1 - 1Stamped, Side B Variant 1
ƱTOPIAHand Etched, Side A
12 MARIL 3 A - 2U - 1 - 1 - 23Stamped, Side A Variant 2
12 + MARIL+P+3+A ORLAKE TOWNHOUSESide A runout
12 + MARIL+P+3+B ORLAKE TOWNHOUSESide B runout
MARIL 3 A-2U-1- Q2- 53 [lyre symbol]TOPIAA-side runout, variant 1
MARIL 3 B-2U-1- Q2- 33 [lyre symbol]TOPIAB-side runout, variant 1
MARIL 3 A-2U-1-Q2-28 [lyre symbol]TOPIAA-side runout, variant 2
MARIL 3 B-2U-1-Q3-10 [lyre symbol]TOPIAB-side runout, variant 2
MARIL 3 A-2U-1-1-18 [lyre symbol]TOPIAA-side runout, variant 1
MARIL 3 B-2U-1-1-11 [lyre symbol]TOPIAB-side runout, variant 1
MARIL 3 A-2U-1-1-3Side A runout, stamped, variant 2
MARIL 3 B-2U-1-1-2Side B runout, stamped, variant 2
MARIL+P+3+A2 ORLAKE ƱTOPIASide A runout, etched
MARIL+P+3+B2 ORLAKE ƱSide B runout, etched
MARIL 3 A-1-1-1- 3 DSide A, stamped, variant 1
MARIL 3 B-1-1-4- 2 DSide B, stamped, variant 1
MARIL 3 A-1-1-2 - 2 DSide A, stamped, variant 2
MARIL 3 B-1-1-2- 1 x DSide B, stamped, variant 2
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 | EMI America EMI-1534First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Australia | EMI America EMI-1534First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Canada | Capitol Records B-72972First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 0638 7 / EMI 1C 006 20 0638 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C K 060 20 0639 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1A 006-2006387First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | EMI 1C 006-20 0638 7 / EMI 1C 006 20 0638 77", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1985 | France | EMI 2006387First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | EMI 2006387First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Ireland | EMI MARIL 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI 06 2006387First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | EMI 06 2006387First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Japan | EMI PRP-1149First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | EMI GOOD 71First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | New Zealand | EMI EMI 932First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
41 vinyl pressings of Kayleigh are listed here, from 14 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is EMI 12MARIL 3, released May 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 12MARIL 3, 12 MARILP 3, MARIL 3, MARIL P3) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 12 MARIL 3 A - 2U - 1 - 1 - and 12 MARIL 3 B - 4U - 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.
