Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BLPS 19090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLPS-19090-AA-side, etched
BLPS-19090-BB-side, etched
Pell MellMarburg
Vinyl pressings
Marburg
by Pell Mell · 1972
13 pressings3 countriesKrautrockProg RockRock
Marburg was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. 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 Marburg
2 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year. 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.
Germany
1972- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BLPS 19090
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BLPS-19090-ARunout side A, etched
BLPS-19090-BRunout side B, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19090First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1973 | Germany | Bacillus Records BLPS 19090 / Bellaphon BLPS 19090LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | Germany | Bellaphon BI 15158LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Germany | Bacillus Records BAC 2008 / Bellaphon BAC 2008LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Spain | Bacillus Records YD-99022 / CFE YD-99022LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Spain | Bacillus Records YD-99022 / CFE YD-99022LP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Germany | Bellaphon 220·09·004 / Bacillus Records 220·09·004LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1993 | South Korea | Orange Popular OPL 5026 (287.09.004)LP, Album | LP, Album |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Germany | Long Hair LHC104 / Long Hair LHC00104LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
| 2018 | Germany | Bacillus Records 9922815LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered · Colored vinyl |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon BI 15158LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Bellaphon Bl 15158LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Clown And The Queen8:30
- A2Moldau5:20
- A3Friend6:56
- B1City Monster8:35
- B2Alone9:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marburg are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Marburg are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1972 and 2018.
When was Marburg first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in Germany. One of them is Bacillus Records BLPS 19090.
How do I tell if my copy of Marburg is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLPS 19090) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLPS-19090-A and BLPS-19090-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marburg 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.