Ireland
December 2, 1982- Label and catalog number
- Vertigo QUO 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
QUO 14 A //1 ▽ 420 R 1 2 1Side A Stamped
QUO 14 B //1 ▽ 420 R 1 2 1Side B Stamped
ARUNSide A Hand Etched
Status QuoMarguerita Time
Vinyl pressings
Marguerita Time
by Status Quo · 1982
20 pressings10 countriesSoft RockClassic RockRock
Marguerita Time was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 Marguerita Time
1 pressing came out in 1982, 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 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s19 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Ireland | Vertigo QUO 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Australia | Vertigo 814 955-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Germany | Vertigo 814 955-7 / Vertigo 814 955-7 Q7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | New Zealand | Vertigo 814 955-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Portugal | Vertigo 814 955-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUO 147", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUO 14 / Vertigo 814 955-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUO 14 / Vertigo 814 955-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUO 14 / Vertigo 814 955-77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUO 1414 / Vertigo QUO 147", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUOP 14 / Vertigo 814 955-77", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUO 14 / Vertigo 814 955-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUO 14 / Vertigo 814955-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | UK | Vertigo QUO 14 / Vertigo 814 955-77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Argentina | Vertigo 818 904-7A/B7", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Vertigo QUO 147", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AMarguerita Time
- BResurrection
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marguerita Time are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Marguerita Time are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1982 and 1984.
When was Marguerita Time first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in Ireland. One of them is Vertigo QUO 14, released December 2, 1982.
How do I tell if my copy of Marguerita Time is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use QUO 14) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, QUO 14 A //1 ▽ 420 R 1 2 1 and QUO 14 B //1 ▽ 420 R 1 2 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marguerita Time 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.
