Marillion – B'Sides Themselves (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1988)

Marillion – B'Sides Themselves is a 1988 compilation of B-sides and rarities from the band's Fish era, recorded between 1982 and 1987. It includes the 17-minute "Grendel", the early single "Market Square Heroes" and a live version of "Margaret". On offer is the German original pressing from 1988 on EMI Electrola (1C 038 1 57734 1), digitally remastered and cut using DMM.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI Electrola – 1C 038 1 57734 1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
• Pressing: DE – Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock, Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (Fame)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Grendel (17:14)
2. Charting The Single (4:46)
3. Market Square Heroes (3:56)
4. Three Boats Down From The Candy (3:57)

Side B

1. Cinderella Search (5:24)
2. Lady Nina (3:41)
3. Freaks (4:02)
4. Tux On (5:10)
5. Margaret (Live) (12:17)

Personnel

Fish (vocals), Steve Rothery (guitar), Pete Trewavas (bass), Mark Kelly (keyboards), Mick Pointer, John Marter and Ian Mosley (drums, depending on recording). Produced by David Hitchcock, Nick Tauber, Chris Kimsey, Simon Hanhart and Marillion.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the German edition from 1988 on EMI Electrola, cat. no. 1C 038 1 57734 1.

Which drummers play on it?
The recordings come from different periods: Mick Pointer plays on "Grendel", "Charting The Single" and "Margaret", John Marter on "Market Square Heroes" and "Three Boats Down From The Candy", Ian Mosley on the remaining tracks.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback. Full details at Vinyl Grading.

Do you have more prog rock?
Yes, browse our Progressive Rock collection.