Vinyl pressings
Mercyful Release
by The Sisters Of Mercy · 1987
Mercyful Release was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Germany | Brother Records Ltd.LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1987 | Germany | Brother Records Ltd.LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1987 | UK | Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy)LP, Repress, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | LP, Repress, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy)LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy)LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered |
| ? | Unknown | Brother Records Ltd.LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Brother Records Ltd.LP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Not On Label (The Sisters Of Mercy)LP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | Brother Records Ltd.LP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Repress, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Burn
- A2Heartland
- A3Body & Soul
- A4Walk Away
- A5Kiss The Carpet
- A6Emma
- A7Floorshow
- A8Adrenochrome
- B1Body Electric
- B2Gimme Shelter
- B3Ghostrider
- B4Sister Ray
- B5Temple Of Love
- B6Body Electric
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mercyful Release are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Mercyful Release are listed here, from 2 countries.
How do I tell if my copy of Mercyful Release is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Mercyful Release 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.


