US
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records PRO-6339Capitol Records P-3201
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
SeatrainMarblehead Messenger
Vinyl pressings
Marblehead Messenger
by Seatrain · 1971
10 pressings8 countriesPop RockRockPop
Marblehead Messenger was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 Marblehead Messenger
8 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
UK
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
UK
September 17, 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
France
September 1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 2C 006-80.957 M
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Denmark
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 15697
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL-15697-ASide A runout, stamped
CL-15697-BSide B runout, stamped
Netherlands
1971- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records 5C 006-80957
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
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.
1970s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Denmark | Capitol Records CL 15697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | Japan | Capitol Records CR-2931First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Netherlands | Capitol Records 5C 006-80957First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15697First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1971 | US | Capitol Records PRO-6339 / Capitol Records P-3201First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | France | Capitol Records 2C 006-80.957 MFirst year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1971 | UK | Capitol Records CL 15697First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1971 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-9743First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Capitol Records 32017", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | Capitol Records 32017", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMarblehead Messenger (Mono)2:31
- BMarblehead Messenger (Stereo)2:31
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marblehead Messenger are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Marblehead Messenger are listed here, from 8 countries.
When was Marblehead Messenger first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in US, UK, France, Denmark and more. One of them is Capitol Records PRO-6339.
How do I tell if my copy of Marblehead Messenger is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PRO-6339, CL 15697, 2C 006-80.957 M, 5C 006-80957) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marblehead Messenger 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.
