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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN | |||
| Vivid Sound Coporation | VSCD-9163 | 2014 |
Mini LP in cardboard sleeve ("...Coporation." That's the publisher's company name.) |
| Universal | UICY94496/7 | 2011 |
Reprint of the 2010 SHMCD. Paper sleeve imitating the original gatefold LP. |
| Universal | UICY94496/7 | 2010 |
All Wishbone Ash's MCA era albums were released in Japan in May 2010, except Live Dates Volume 2. The release of this elusive album was postponed a couple of times until it finally materialized in August 2010. WARNING! DUBIOUS QUALITY REMASTER. Click here for details. |
| (MCA) | (UICY9090/1) | (2001) |
Never released because of legal "Mumbo Jumbo". I keep this one listed here just to remind us that in year 2001 we were finally supposed to be able to buy this album on CD. A dream back then, but a reality in 2010. See item above. |
| USA | |||
| Real Gone Music / Geffen / Universal | RGM-0033 | 2012 |
Single CD edit of the original 2CD. Paper sleeve imitating the original gatefold LP. |
| FRA | |||
| LMLR | 782 035 | 2013 | "Limited Edition" 2CD. Paper sleeve imitating the original LP |
| GER | |||
| Universal Music B.V. / Music on CD | MOCCD13659 | 2019 |
CD contains the first LP only in CD format. Jewel box. |
| LPs | Cat# | Year | Comments |
| UK | |||
| MCA | MCG 6402 | 1980 | 2LP |
| MCA | MCG 4012 / MAPS 9780 | 1980 |
2LP (¤) (+) Gatefold sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| MCA | MCG 4012 | 1980 |
2LP misprint Contained first album twice. |
| MCA | MCG 4012 | 1980 |
1LP misprint Contained first album of Live Dates 73. |
| MCA | MCG 4012 | 1980 |
(+) 1LP misprint. Shows Live Dates 73 pic on inside cover. Gatefold sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| MCA | MCG 4012 | 1980 |
(+) 2LP misprint. Shows Live Dates 73 pic on inside cover. Gatefold sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| MCA | MCG 4012 | 1980 | 1LP |
| MCA | MAPS 9780 | 1980 |
1LP Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| MCA | MCL 1799 | 1980 |
1LP. (+) Single sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| GER | |||
| MCA | 203 050-320 | 1980 | (*) Single sleeve including the first LP only. |
| MCA | 203 223-270 | 1980 |
"Additional Tapes" including the songs of the 2nd LP. Different cover. (+) Single sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| MCA | 203 050 320 | 1980 |
(+) Gatefold sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| Ariola Benelux | 203 050 320 | 1980 |
(+) Gatefold sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| HOL | |||
| MCA | 203-050 | 1980 | (+) |
| JPN | |||
| MCA | VIM 9523-4 | 1980 |
(+) Double LP in gatefold sleeve. Including song sheet. Black Rainbow label. Black/Blue OBI |
| MCA | VIM 9523-4 | 1980 |
(+) White label promo copy. Double LP in gatefold sleeve. Including song sheet. some with Black/Blue OBI. |
| FRA | |||
| LMLR | 783 183 | 2020 |
"Limited Edition 1000 copies" 2LP. Orange "OBI" Blue Sky Rainbow Label. First vinyl in translucent yellow. Second vinyl in translucent blue. |
| YUG | |||
| MCA | 1027 | 1980 |
2LP (+) Orange label. |
| ITA | |||
| MCA | 4113 | 1980 |
(+) Single LP in gatefold sleeve. Black Rainbow label. |
| ESP | |||
| MCA | ?? | 1980 | |
| IND | |||
| MCA | MCA4012 | 1980 |
(+) Single LP in single sleeve. Cream label. |
| AUS | |||
| MCA | MCG4102 | 1981 |
(+) Single sleeve. Light Blue Sky Rainbow label. With picture record sleeve |
| MEX | |||
| MCA | LAE-337 | 1981 |
(#) Single LP. Most track names translated to Spanish. See "Cover Art". |
| MCA | LAE-337 | 1981 |
(+) Gatefold sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| MCA | LAE-337 | 1981 |
(+) Promo on sleeve Gatefold sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| MCA | LAE-337 | 1981 |
(+) White label test pressing. Single LP in gatefold sleeve. Blue Sky Rainbow label. |
| MCA | LAE-387 | 1981 | (+) Custom cover art. See Cover Art section. |
| MCs | Cat# | Year | Comments |
| USA | |||
| 747 | 6227 | 198? | Source: Hot Ash MC 747, 7445 |
(*) Cat# corrected by Wolfgang Schmidt.
(+) Printing information courtesy of Ben Reinhardt.
(+) Printing and/or label color information courtesy of Ben Reinhardt.
(#) Printing information courtesy of Ben Reinhardt and Kelly C. Hanna.
(¤) Info courtesy of Nigel Clinning.
Written by: Rainer Frilund - Last update: Feb, 2023