UK
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MAL 1193
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MAL 1193A1 - ⬦ HSide A (stamped)
MAL 1193B1 - ⬦ HSide B (stamped)
Status QuoStatus Quo-Tations
Vinyl pressings
Status Quo-Tations
by Status Quo · 1969
11 pressings4 countriesPop RockClassic RockRockPop
Status Quo-Tations was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Status Quo-Tations
5 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 2 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
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MALS 1193
- Format
- LP, Stereo, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
MALS 1193A1 - ♢H STEREOSide A runout, variant 1, stamped
MALS 1193B1 - ♢H STEREOSide B runout, variant 1, stamped
MALS 1193A1 - ♢H STEREO KT CSide A runout, variant 2, stamped, "KT C" etched
MALS 1193B1 - ♢H STEREO KT ASide A runout, variant 2, stamped, "KT A" etched
UK
1969- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MAL 1193
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MAL 1193A1 - ⬦ HSide A (stamped)
MAL 1193B1 - ⬦ HSide B (stamped)
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MAL 1193
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
New Zealand
1969- Label and catalog number
- Marble Arch MAL 1193
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Mono · Stickered Mono sleeve
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.
1960s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | New Zealand | Marble Arch MAL 1193First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1969 | New Zealand | Marble Arch MAL 1193First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Marble Arch MAL 1193First yearLP, Compilation, White Label, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, White Label, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Marble Arch MAL 1193First yearLP, Compilation, Mono · Mono | LP, Compilation, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | UK | Marble Arch MALS 1193First yearLP, Stereo, Compilation | LP, Stereo, Compilation |
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Germany | Marble Arch 87 898 XAT / Pye Records 87 898 XATLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1976 | UK | Hallmark Marble Arch HMA 257LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Hallmark Marble Arch HMA 257LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | UK | Hallmark Marble Arch HMA 257LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Austria | Marble Arch S 87 898LP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| ? | Germany | Marble Arch 87 898 XAT / Pye Records 87 898 XATLP, Compilation, Repress | LP, Compilation, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1Pictures Of Matchstick Men
- A2Spicks And Specks
- A3Black Veils Of Melancholy
- A4Make Me Stay A Bit Longer
- A5Green Tambourine
- A6To Be Free
- B1Ice In The Sun
- B2When My Mind Is Not Live
- B3Are You Growing Tired Of My Love
- B4Technicolor Dreams
- B5Gentleman Joe's Sidewalk Cafe
- B6Sheila
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Status Quo-Tations are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Status Quo-Tations are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 1976.
When was Status Quo-Tations first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in UK, New Zealand. One of them is Marble Arch MAL 1193, released November 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Status Quo-Tations is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MAL 1193, MALS 1193) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MAL 1193A1 - ⬦ H and MAL 1193B1 - ⬦ H. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Status Quo-Tations 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.
