Vinyl pressings
The Grief
by The Sisters Of Mercy · 1989
The Grief 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.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Unknown | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1989 | Unknown | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Unknown | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1989 | Unknown | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 1989 | Germany | Merciful Release MR029 (249363)LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Kiss (The Carpet)
- A2Floorshow
- A3Adrenochrome
- A4Alice
- A5Watch
- A6Valentine
- A7Anaconda
- B1Body Electric
- B2Sister Ray
- B3Black Night
- B4Untitled
- B5Untitled
- B6Body And Soul
- B7Gimme Shelter
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Grief are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Grief are listed here, from 1 country.
How do I tell if my copy of The Grief 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 The Grief 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.


