US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records 1409
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
RE1409A ∆79243 ALCA-side runout
RE1409B ALC ∆79243-XB-side runout
(RE-1409-A)A-side label
(RE-1409-B)B-side label
Ron LowryMarry Me
Vinyl pressings
Marry Me
by Ron Lowry · 1970
10 pressings8 countriesBalladCountryPopFolk
Marry Me was first pressed on vinyl in 1970. 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 Marry Me
9 pressings came out in 1970, the album's first year, in 7 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.
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records 1409
- Format
- 7", Single
US
1970- Label and catalog number
- Republic Records 1409
- Format
- 7", Promo
Australia
1970- Label and catalog number
- W & G WG-S 8241
- Format
- 7", Single
Belgium
1970- Label and catalog number
- Supreme Records S 130
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1970- Label and catalog number
- Quality 1958X
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | W & G WG-S 8241First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1970 | Belgium | Supreme Records S 130First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1970 | Canada | Quality 1958XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Jamaica | Republic Records 1409First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Master MAS 135First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | Switzerland | Splendid Records SPS 4001First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Republic Records 1409First year7", Promo · Promo | 7", Promo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Republic Records 1409First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1970 | US | Republic Records 1409First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1972 | Brazil | Square SQ/0237", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMarry Me2:30
- BWorld Champion Fool3:02
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marry Me are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Marry Me are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1970 and 1972.
When was Marry Me first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1970, in US, Australia, Belgium, Canada and more. One of them is Republic Records 1409.
How do I tell if my copy of Marry Me is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1409, WG-S 8241, S 130, 1958X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RE1409A ∆79243 ALC and RE1409B ALC ∆79243-X. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marry Me 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.