UK
September 21, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Merciful Release MR39 TMerciful Release MR39T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · PRS Pressing, Paper Sleeve, Top Loading
- Runout / matrix
MR 39T A//1▽420 C 11 TY1Side A
MR 39T B//1▽420 C 11 TY1Side B
Vinyl pressings
This Corrosion
by The Sisters Of Mercy · 1987
46 pressings12 countriesNew WaveGoth RockRock
This Corrosion 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.
How to spot a first pressing of This Corrosion
42 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 11 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
September 21, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Merciful Release MR39TMerciful Release 248216-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Card Sleeve, Side Opening
- Runout / matrix
MR 39T A//1▽420 C 11 TY1Runout, variant 1 - side A, stamped
MR 39T B//1▽420 C 11 TY1Runout, variant 1 - side B, stamped
MR 39T A//1▽420 C 11 3 TY1Runout, variant 2 - side A, stamped
MR 39T B//1▽420 C 11 2 TY1Runout, variant 2 - side B, stamped
UK
November 1987- Label and catalog number
- Merciful Release MR39Merciful Release 248217-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · PRS Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MR 39A // 1▽420 C 11 3 I'LL BE PICKING UP YOUR PETALS IN ANOTHER FEW HOURSRunout side A - variant 1
MR 39 B // 1▽420 C 11 3 TY1Runout side B - variant 1
MR 39A // 1 ▽ 420 C 11 6 I'LL BE PICKING UP YOUR PETALS IN ANOTHER FEW HOURSRunout side A - variant 2
MR 39 B // 1 ▽/ 420 C 11 5 TY1Runout side B - variant 2
UK
November 1987- Label and catalog number
- Merciful Release MR 39Merciful Release 248217-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Silver Labels, Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
MR 39A // 1▽420 C 11 I'LL BE PICKING UP YOUR PETALS IN ANOTHER FEW HOURSRunout A, variant 1
MR 39B // 1▽420 C 11 1 TY1Runout B, variant 1
MR 39A // 1 ▽ C 1 2 I'LL BE PICKING UP YPUR PETALS IN ANOTHER FEW HOURS 5Runout A, variant 2
MR39 B // 1▽420 3 5 TY1Runout B, variant 2
UK
November 1987- Label and catalog number
- Merciful Release MR39 TMerciful Release MR39T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single · Damont Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MR - 39T - A4 MT DAMONTRunout, A-side, hand etched, variant 1
MR - 39T - B4 MT DAMONTRunout, A-side, hand etched, variant 1
MR - 39T - A1 MT DAMONTRunout, A-side, hand etched, variant 2
MR - 39T - A1 MT DAMONT DRunout, A-side, hand etched, variant 3
UK
November 1987- Label and catalog number
- Merciful Release MR39Merciful Release 248217-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Green Injection Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 46 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s46 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Australia | Merciful Release 0.248216First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Australia | Merciful Release 0.248216 / Merciful Release 0-248216First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Canada | WEA 24 82160First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Canada | WEA 24 82177First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1987 | Ecuador | Wea 1987-00112", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1987 | Europe | WEA 248 217-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Merciful Release 248 216-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Europe | Merciful Release 248 216-012", Repress | 12", Repress |
| 1987 | Europe | Merciful Release 248 216-0First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Greece | WEA 248 216-0 / Merciful Release MR39TFirst year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Ireland | Merciful Release MR39 / Merciful Release 248217-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Italy | WEA 248217-7First year7" | 7" |
| 1987 | Portugal | WEA 1592277First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 248216-0First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | WEA 248217 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThis Corrosion4:24
- BTorch3:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of This Corrosion are there?
46 vinyl pressings of This Corrosion are listed here, from 12 countries.
When was This Corrosion first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Merciful Release MR39 T, released September 21, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of This Corrosion is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MR39 T, MR39T, MR39, MR 39) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MR 39T A//1▽420 C 11 TY1 and MR 39T B//1▽420 C 11 TY1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is This Corrosion 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.
