UK
July 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Shakin' StevensMarie, Marie
Vinyl pressings
Marie, Marie
by Shakin' Stevens · 1980
11 pressings5 countriesRock & RollRock
Marie, Marie was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Marie, Marie
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 4 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
July 18, 1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8725Epic EPC 8725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC C̶B̶S̶ -S-8725-A4 timtomA-side runout
EPC-S-8725-B1B-side runout
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC -S- 8725-A4A-Side Runout
S EPC 8725 A*A-Side Label
S EPC 8725 B*B-Side Label
EPC -S- 8725-B3
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 8725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 8725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-8725-1A-1 ARunout side A, variant 1
01-8825-1B-1 7 ARunout side B, variant 1
01-8725-1A-1 BRunout side A, variant 2
01-8725-1B1 BRunout side B, variant 2
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC 8725
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
01-8725-1A-1 ARunout side A
01-8825-1B-1 7 ARunout side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | Europe | Epic EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Italy | Epic EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | Spain | Epic EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | Epic S EPC 8725 / Epic EPC 8725First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | Epic EPC 87257", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMarie, Marie2:40
- BBaby If We Touch2:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marie, Marie are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Marie, Marie are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1980 and 1981.
When was Marie, Marie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Europe, Italy, Spain. One of them is Epic S EPC 8725, released July 18, 1980.
How do I tell if my copy of Marie, Marie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 8725, S EPC 8725, EPC 8725) 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 Marie, Marie 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.
