UK
May 8, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MPO PWL 41 A6Runout side A
MPO PWL 41 B6Runout side B
Vinyl pressings
Ferry 'Cross The Mersey
by The Christians · 1989
25 pressings10 countriesVocalChoralPopClassical
Ferry 'Cross The Mersey 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 Ferry 'Cross The Mersey
25 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 10 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
May 8, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWLT41Teldec 246855-0
- Format
- 12", Single
UK
May 8, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 41
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL 41 A8 4 BSide A runout, etched/stamped variant 1
PWL 41 B8 3 ASide B runout, etched/stamped variant 1
PWL 41 A8 5 BSide A runout, etched/stamped variant 2
PWL 41 B8 1 ΛSide B runout, etched/stamped variant 2
UK
May 8, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
UK
May 8, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL 41 A-4 4 [SNA logo]Side A runout
PWL 41 B-4 3 [SNA logo]Side B runout
PWL 41/ASide A label
PWL 41/BSide B label
UK
May 8, 1989- Label and catalog number
- PWL Records PWL 41
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Labels
- Runout / matrix
PWL 41 A-1U-1-Q2Side A runout
PWL 41 A-1U-1-Q2Side B runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 25 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s25 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Australia | PWL Records LS 2077First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Australia | Liberation Records LS 2077 / PWL Records LS 2077First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Europe | PWL Records ZB42879 / PWL Records ZB 42879First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | France | PWL Records PWL 41First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Empire 246 855-7 / PWL Empire PWL 41First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Records 246 855-0 / PWL Records PWLT 41First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Records FCMX 89First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Germany | PWL Empire 246 855-7 / PWL Records 246 855-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Ireland | K-Tel Ireland Ltd. KTS 021First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Italy | PWL Empire FCM 89First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | Italy | PWL Records FCMX 89First year12", Stereo | 12", Stereo |
| 1989 | Scandinavia | PWL Records PWL 41 / PWL Empire PWL 41First year7" | 7" |
| 1989 | Spain | PWL Records PWL 41First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | Spain | Sanni Records PWL 41 / PWL Records PWL 41First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1989 | UK | PWL Records PWL 41First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AFerry 'Cross The Mersey
- BAbide With Me
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Ferry 'Cross The Mersey are there?
25 vinyl pressings of Ferry 'Cross The Mersey are listed here, from 10 countries.
When was Ferry 'Cross The Mersey first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Canada, Australia, Europe and more. One of them is PWL Records PWL 41, released May 8, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of Ferry 'Cross The Mersey is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PWL 41, PWLT41, PWLT 413, LS 2077) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MPO PWL 41 A6 and MPO PWL 41 B6. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Ferry 'Cross The Mersey 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.
