Marillion - Misplaced Childhood Original Press Vinyl

Artist: Marillion
Title: Misplaced Childhood
Label: EMI Records
Catalogue Number: MRL 2
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1985
Pressing Year: 1985 UK Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Misplaced Childhood is Marillion's breakthrough concept album and one of the defining progressive rock releases of the 1980s. Released in 1985, the album presents a continuous musical narrative inspired by themes of love, loss and nostalgia. Featuring the hit singles "Kayleigh" and "Lavender", the record helped bring neo-progressive rock to a mainstream audience and remains Marillion's most successful and celebrated album.

Pressing Notes

Original UK EMI Records pressing issued under catalogue number MRL 2. Produced by Chris Kimsey, Misplaced Childhood reached No.1 in the UK Albums Chart and became the band's commercial breakthrough. Early UK pressings are highly regarded for their excellent analogue sound quality and remain essential for collectors of progressive and classic rock vinyl.

Track Listing

Side A

Pseudo Silk Kimono
Kayleigh
Lavender
Bitter Suite
Heart Of Lothian
Waterhole (Expresso Bongo)
Lords Of The Backstage

Side B

Blind Curve
Childhoods End?
White Feather
Matrix / Runout

Side A: MRL 2 A
Side B: MRL 2 B

Additional Information
Original UK EMI Records pressing
Features "Kayleigh" and "Lavender"
Concept album
Original lyric inner sleeve
Stereo pressing
UK No.1 album
Classic neo-progressive rock release
Marillion's best-selling studio album
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.