UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 275 A//1 ▽420 T 11 1 POUNDA TA1PERunout side A, stamped, tag etched
AM 275 B//1 ▽420 T 11 1Runout side B, stamped
Suzanne VegaMarlene On The Wall
Vinyl pressings
Marlene On The Wall
by Suzanne Vega · 1985
13 pressings4 countriesFolk RockPop RockRock
Marlene On The Wall was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Marlene On The Wall
13 pressings came out in 1985, 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
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMY 275A&M Records AMY275
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
AM 275 A//1 ▽420 T 11 1 POUNDA TA1PERunout side A, stamped, tag etched
AM 275 B//1 ▽420 T 11 1Runout side B, stamped
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM 275
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AM-2759
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · W = Carrollton Pressing
US
1985- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17328
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP-017328-ASide A label
SP-017328-AASide AA label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 883 341-7First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 883 339-7 / A&M Records 390 033-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 390 033-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 883 334-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Germany | A&M Records 883 340-7First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AMY 275 / A&M Records AMY275First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | UK | A&M Records AM 275First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records SP-17328First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2759First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | US | A&M Records AM-2759First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Australia | A&M Records K-9821 / A&M Records AM-2759First year7", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- AMarlene On The Wall3:37
- BNeighbourhood Girls3:19
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Marlene On The Wall are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Marlene On The Wall are listed here, from 4 countries.
When was Marlene On The Wall first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, US, Australia, Germany. One of them is A&M Records AM 275.
How do I tell if my copy of Marlene On The Wall is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AM 275, AMY 275, AM-2759, SP-17328) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AM 275 A//1 ▽420 T 11 1 POUNDA TA1PE and AM 275 B//1 ▽420 T 11 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Marlene On The Wall 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.
