Marillion – The Thieving Magpie (La Gazza Ladra) (Vinyl 2LP | EU Original | 1988)

Marillion – The Thieving Magpie (La Gazza Ladra) is the 1988 live double album that closes the Fish era. Theatrical, epic prog rock from the first four studio albums, played with a great sense of the stage. It features Script For A Jester's Tear, Kayleigh, Sugar Mice and Fugazi.

On offer is the 1988 EU original pressing double LP on EMI (164 7 91463 1) in a gatefold sleeve with the original inner sleeves.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI 164 7 91463 1
• Format: Vinyl 2LP
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1988
• Genre: Rock, Art Rock, Prog Rock, Symphonic Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, original inner sleeves

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (some shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. La Gazza Ladra (2:44)
2. Slàinte Mhath (4:47)
3. He Knows You Know (5:06)
4. Chelsea Monday (8:00)

Side B

1. Pseudo-Silk Kimono (2:16)
2. Kayleigh (3:50)
3. Lavender (2:38)
4. Bitter Suite (6:13)
5. Heart Of Lothian (6:13)

Side C

1. Jigsaw (6:20)
2. Punch And Judy (3:21)
3. Sugar Mice (6:00)
4. Fugazi (8:34)

Side D

1. Script For A Jester's Tear (8:41)
2. Incommunicado (5:24)
3. White Russian (6:12)

Personnel

Pete Trewavas (Bass, Vocals), Marillion (Composed By, Music By, Arranged By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1988 EU original pressing on EMI (164 7 91463 1).

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others Script For A Jester's Tear, Kayleigh, Lavender, Sugar Mice and Incommunicado.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Progressive Rock collection.