UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERH 69
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MERH*69 ⃫B⃫ A//1▽420 R 11 3Side A runout
MERH 69 ⃫A⃫ B//1▽420 R 11 M̷E̷R̷H̷ ̷6̷4̷9̷ ̷6̷9̷ ̷A̷/̷/̷1̷▽̷4̷2̷0̷ ̷R̷ 3 ARUNSide B runout
MarilynDespite Straight Lines
Vinyl pressings
Despite Straight Lines
by Marilyn · 1985
10 pressings8 countriesSynth-popElectronic
Despite Straight Lines 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Despite Straight Lines
10 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 8 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERH69
- Format
- LP, Advance, Album
Japan
July 21, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 28PP-1004
- Format
- LP, Album
Australasia
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 818 645-1
- Format
- LP, Album
France
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 818 645-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Ireland
1985- Label and catalog number
- Mercury MERH 69
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australasia | Mercury 818 645-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | France | Mercury 818 645-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Ireland | Mercury MERH 69First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | Mercury 818 645-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Netherlands | Mercury 818 645-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | South Africa | Mercury STAR 5402First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury MERH 69First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Mercury MERH69First yearLP, Advance, Album | LP, Advance, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 28PP-1004First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Japan | Mercury 28PP-1004First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Calling Your Name
- A2Mountain To The Ocean
- A3Surrender To Your Love
- A4Pray For That Sunshine
- A5Third Eye
- B1Baby U Left Me (In The Cold)
- B2You Don't Love Me
- B3Give It Up
- B4Wear It Out
- B5Cry And Be Free
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Despite Straight Lines are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Despite Straight Lines are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Despite Straight Lines first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Japan, Australasia, France and more. One of them is Mercury MERH 69.
How do I tell if my copy of Despite Straight Lines is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MERH 69, MERH69, 28PP-1004, 818 645-1) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MERH*69 ⃫B⃫ A//1▽420 R 11 3 and MERH 69 ⃫A⃫ B//1▽420 R 11 M̷E̷R̷H̷ ̷6̷4̷9̷ ̷6̷9̷ ̷A̷/̷/̷1̷▽̷4̷2̷0̷ ̷R̷ 3 ARUN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Despite Straight Lines 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.
