Italy
1973- Label and catalog number
- Charisma 6369 949 A
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
6369 94911 520 09 ᏖRunout side A, stamped
6369 949 2 1 520 09 ᏖRunout side B, stamped
Peter HammillThe Silent Corner And The Empty Stage
Vinyl pressings
The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage
by Peter Hammill · 1973
13 pressings5 countriesProg RockRock
The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
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.
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Italy | Charisma 6369 949 AFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Canada | Charisma 9211-1083LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | UK | Charisma CAS 1083LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1975 | UK | Charisma CAS 1083LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Charisma CAS 1083LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | UK | Charisma CAS 1083LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | UK | Virgin CHC 61 / Charisma CHC 61LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Europe | Charisma 535333-0 / Virgin 535333-0LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Charisma CA-1-1503LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Charisma CA-1-1503LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Canada | Charisma CAS 1083LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Netherlands | Charisma 9198 771LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | UK | Charisma CAS 1083LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Modern7:28
- A2Wilhelmina5:17
- A3The Lie (Bernini's Saint Theresa)5:40
- A4Forsaken Gardens6:15
- B1Red Shift8:11
- B2Rubicon4:41
- B3A Louse Is Not A Home12:13
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1973 and 2014.
When was The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Italy. One of them is Charisma 6369 949 A.
How do I tell if my copy of The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6369 949 A) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6369 94911 520 09 Ꮦ and 6369 949 2 1 520 09 Ꮦ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage 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.
