UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram MAZ 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
MAZ 112 A//1∇420 T 1 1 9 .BilBo. Tape OneRunout side A
MAZ 112 B//2∇420 T 1 1 1 0 .BilBo. Tape OneRunout side B
Vinyl pressings
Calling Your Name
by Marilyn · 1983
28 pressings14 countriesSynth-popElectronicPop
Calling Your Name was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Calling Your Name
27 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 13 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.
UK
November 1983- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram MAZ 112
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Free poster
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MAZ 1
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Injection Moulded Labels
- Runout / matrix
MAZ 1 A ∇ 6 420 T 1 3 1 3 BILBO TAPE ONE
MAZ 1 B ∇ 1 420 T 1 1 2 1 BILBO TAPE ONE
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram MAZ 111
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MAZ 11
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Silver
- Runout / matrix
MAZ+11+A ORLAKE TOWNHOUSEA side runout, etched / stamped
MAZ+11+B TOWNHOUSE ORLAKEB side runout, etched / stamped
UK
1983- Label and catalog number
- Phonogram MAZ 112
- Format
- 12", Advance
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 28 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s28 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australasia | Mercury 814 831-1First year12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1983 | France | Mercury 814 831-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 814 831-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Mercury 814 831-1First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | Ireland | Mercury MAZ 1First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Italy | Mercury 814831-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-126First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Mercury 7PP-126First year7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 814 831-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1983 | Netherlands | Mercury 814 831-1First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Mercury 814 831-7 / PolyGram 814 831-7First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Philippines | Mercury MAZ 1First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Portugal | Mercury 814 831-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Mercury TOS 1465First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | South Africa | Trutone Music SV 0059First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
Tracklist
- ACalling Your Name6:52
- BMove Together3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Calling Your Name are there?
28 vinyl pressings of Calling Your Name are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
When was Calling Your Name first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, Australasia, France, Germany and more. One of them is Phonogram MAZ 112, released November 1983.
How do I tell if my copy of Calling Your Name is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAZ 112, MAZ 1, MAZ 111, MAZ 11) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAZ 112 A//1∇420 T 1 1 9 .BilBo. Tape One and MAZ 112 B//2∇420 T 1 1 1 0 .BilBo. Tape One. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Calling Your Name on vinyl worth?
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.