UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS FOUR T3
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
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Vinyl pressings
Mary
by The 4 Of Us · 1989
13 pressings5 countriesPop RockRock
Mary was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Mary
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 5 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
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS FOUR 3
- Format
- 7", Single
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS FOUR EP3
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
FOUREP 3 A1 TY1 ∴Runout etched side A
FOUREP - 3 - B-1 2 ∴Runout etched side B
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS FOUR B3
- Format
- 7", Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS FOUR QT3
- Format
- 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo
Australia
1989- Label and catalog number
- CBS 655015 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 655015 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Australia | CBS 655015 6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1989 | Europe | CBS CBS 655015 7First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Ireland | CBS FOUR 3First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Spain | CBS ARIC 2233First year7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo | 7", Single Sided, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS FOUR T3First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | CBS FOUR 3First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | CBS FOUR EP3First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | CBS FOUR B3First year7", Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 7", Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1989 | UK | CBS FOUR QT3First year10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | 10", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
1990s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | UK | CBS FOUR T412", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS FOUR 47", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | UK | CBS FOUR QT410", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited | 10", 45 RPM, Limited Edition · Limited |
Tracklist
- AMary
- B1I've Got A Job
- B2One Strong Hammer (Live)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mary are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Mary are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1989 and 1990.
When was Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is CBS FOUR T3.
How do I tell if my copy of Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use FOUR T3, FOUR 3, FOUR EP3, FOUR B3) 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 Mary 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.