Argus - Printings

A major part of the printing data is derived from the The Illustrated Collector's Guide to WISHBONE ASH. The book was written by Andy Powell. Published in 1995 by Collector's Guide Publishing, ISBN 1-896522-11-4. The discography section and catalogue numbers are by Dr. John (see About... Acknowledgements).

CDs Cat# Year Comments
UK
MCA DMCL-1787 1991  
MCA MCLD 19085 1992  
MCA MCD 33003 1996 Pilgrimage/Argus 2 CDs in 1 case
Universal Island Set 9849624
  CD1 9849625
  CD2 9849626
2007 "Argus Deluxe Edition"
USA
MCA MCAD 10234 1991  
MCA / DECCA 088 112 816-2 2002 30th anniversary release. Remastered with "Live from Memphis" promo LP songs as bonus tracks.
GER
MCA MCAD 10234 1991  
MCA MCD 33003 1995 Pilgrimage/Argus 2 CDs in 1 case
MCA MCD 33003 1996 Pilgrimage/Argus 2 CDs in 1 case
JPN
MCA UICY94485 2011 Reprint of the 2010 SHMCD.
Paper sleeve imitating the original gatefold LP.
MCA UICY 20115 2010 Reprint of the SHMCD listed below. Now in standard jewel box.
MCA UICY94485 2010 Paper sleeve imitating the original gatefold LP.
SHMCD (Super High Material CD).
Bonus tracks as on 35th anniversary deluxe release.
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MCA UICY-91445 2009 SHMCD
Bonus tracks as on 30th anniversary release.
MCA UICY-90768 2008 Super Audio CD.
MCA UICY9080 2007 Paper sleeve imitating the original gatefold LP.
Re-print, originally released in 2001.
MCA UICY-3503 2002? 30th anniversary release. Remastered with "Live from Memphis"
MCA UICY9080 2001 Paper sleeve imitating the original gatefold LP.
MCA/VICTOR MCVM 37 1991  
NL
ARCADE 8800275 1995 Pilgrimage/Argus 2in1 CD
AUS
MCA MCD 31758 ? Pilgrimage/Argus 2 CDs in 1 case
LPs Cat# Year Comments
UK
MCA MDKS 8006 1972 Label colour variations: (§)
  Black
  Blue/black
MCA MDKS 8006 1972 Pink label Factory test pressing (+)
(See cover art page)
MCA MCG 3510 1972  
MCA MCL 1787 1984 Single sleeve
CASTLE CLALP 140 1987 Single sleeve
MCA DMCL 1787 1991  
USA
DECCA DL 75437 1972  
MCA 49 1973  
MCA 49 1973 Single sleeve
MCA 2344 1977  
MCA MCA-2344 1980 Single sleeve.
Printed on the back cover:
"Export only for
sale outside continental
United States only
Sweden - 69-4345"
MCA 787 1980 Single sleeve.
Universal
(Decca)
DL 75347
(80013902-01)
2010 (¤) 180 gram vinyl.
Single sleeve
GER
MCA MAPS 6007 1972  
MCA 6.21764
MZPS 6007
1972 Single sleeve
MCA 201.314.320 ?  
MCA 250 473-1 1972 Single sleeve with inside fold out information moved to back cover.
See Cover Art for details.
MCA 10234 ?  
MCA 62.005 ?  
JPN
MCA 5117 1972  
MCA 5117 1972 Single sleeve
MCA 6066 1972  
MCA VIM 6168 1972  
FRA
MCA 41003 1972  
MCA MCA410099 1978 (+)
Quriosity (also courtesy of Ben Reinhardt):
The last track on B side label is
"WARRI0R THROW DOWN THE SWORD"
with a running time of 11 minutes.
They're actually two separate tracks as on original LP.
ITA
MCA 4074 197? Single sleeve.
Text "Distribuzione Dischi Ricordi S.P.A." on back cover.
ESP
MCA S 30 042 1973  
GRC
MCA (Columbia EMI Greece) 14C 064-94994 1972  
AUS
MCA MAPS 6007 1972  
NZL
MCA MAP S 6007 1972  
MCA MAP S 6007 1980  
CAN
MCA DL 75437 1972  
MCA MCA49 1972 (+) Gatefold sleeve with brown rainbow label.
The gatefold sleeve is different in that the record is stored internally i.e. down centre spine and not to outer edge as most gatefold covers.
MCA MCA 2344 1972 (#)
ZAF
MCA SMCA 566 1972  
MEX
??? IE 343 197? (+)
BRA
MCA MCALP 600026 1972  
MCA 814128-13 1983  
VEN
MCA SUSY SLP1029 1972 (+) Single sleeve (photos on back cover)
YUG
BEOGRAD 1013 1980  
RUS
RD R60 02137 1993 (Masters Of Rock). Different cover
NL
ARIOLA BENELUX BV 201-314 1972 (+) Single Sleeve
EMI 184-50373 1974 Pilgrimage/Argus 2in1 LP called "Milestones"
MCA 50373 4 1974 Pilgrimage/Argus 2in1 LP called "Milestones"
TWN
INCREDIBLE SOUND Record KS - 5071 197?  
MCs Cat# Year Comments
UK
MCA TC-MCG 3510 1974 (×)
MCA 2103 1982 Pilgrimage/Argus double cassette
MCA MCLC 1787 1984  
CASTLE CLAMC 140 1987  
MCA MCLC 19085 1991  
GER
MCA MCTP 91544 1972? Source: German LP MAPS 6007
       

(+) Printing information courtesy of Ben Reinhardt.
(§) Label colour variation info courtesy of Martin Daughton.
(#) Printing information courtesy of Stian Brekke.
(×) Cat # correction courtesy of Philippe Gweganton.
(¤) Printing information courtesy of Bob Beresford.

 

Written by: Rainer Frilund - Last update: Jan, 2012