Lavender

~ Recording by Marillion

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.3Lavender3:40MarillionLavender (Picture Disc)MarillionSingle
  • GB1985-08-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)12 MARILP 4
1.1Lavender3:40MarillionLavenderMarillionSingle
  • GB1985-08-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)MARIL 4
1.3Lavender3:40MarillionLavenderMarillionSingle
  • GB1985-08-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)12 MARIL 4
1.8Lavender3:41MarillionNow That’s What I Call Music 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1985-11-25
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)NOW 6
1.8Lavender3:41MarillionNow That’s What I Call Music 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1985-11-25
Virgin EMI (80s–early 00s UK compilations)TC NOW 6
1.3Lavender3:40MarillionLavenderMarillionSingle
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)1C K 060 20 0778 6, 20 0778 6
1.1Lavender3:40MarillionLavenderMarillionSingle
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)1C 006 20 0777 7
1.15Lavender3:40MarillionRonny’s Pop Show (Volume 6)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS 24053
1.13Lavender?:??MarillionHot City NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)PROTV 15
1.13Lavender3:41MarillionHot City NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)836 057-2
1.13Lavender3:41MarillionHot City NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)PROMC 15
2.3Lavender3:41MarillionStory of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)IFS 003
1.5Lavender3:42MarillionThe Love Collection, Volume VVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Trax MusicMODCD 1032
1.2Lavender3:42MarillionThe Rock Collection: Rock GroupsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/09
1.12Lavender3:41Marillion1982 ~ 1992: A Singles CollectionMarillionAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-06-28
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)0777 7 99370 2 8, CDEMD 1033
1.12Lavender3:41Marillion1982 ~ 1992: A Singles CollectionMarillionAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)C2 99370
1.12Lavender3:41MarillionSix of One, Half-Dozen of the OtherMarillionAlbum + Compilation
I.R.S. RecordsX2-13157
1.3Lavender3:39MarillionBest Sellers of the 80's, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-03-18
Disky
1.7Lavender3:41MarillionKayleighMarillionAlbum + Compilation
  • NL1996-05-27
DiskyDC 867182
1.7Lavender3:41MarillionEssential CollectionMarillionAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-10-07
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 53593 2 3
1.9Lavender (single version)3:41MarillionThe Best of Both WorldsMarillionAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 551184 2 3, CDEMC 3761
4.3Lavender3:41MarillionBurning Heart 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Insight (Polygram sublabel)553 855-2, 553 856-2
1.12Lavender3:36MarillionClassic Rock BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-01-19
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)CRIMCD120
1.2Lavender3:41MarillionKayleigh: The Essential CollectionMarillionAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1998-05-04
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDMFPE 6420 7243 4 94564 2 6
8.13Lavender3:42MarillionGreatest Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyHR 853222
2.11Lavender3:43MarillionThe Power of Love: 1984–1986Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998
Time–Life MusicTL629/10
2.3Lavender3:40MarillionGreat Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 858392
1.4Lavender (single version)3:41MarillionRock Diamonds, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Electrola GmbH (not for release label use! DE subsidiary of EMI Records from 1972–2002)CBU 64016
2.14Lavender3:41MarillionSchmetterlinge im BauchVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyGDO 870132
2.3Lavender3:42MarillionSchmuse Rock, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyGHR 855512
2.13Lavender3:40MarillionThe Alltime Greatest Rock Classics of the 70s, 80s & 90sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Brunswick News545 455-2
7.1Lavender3:44MarillionThe Singles ‘82–88’MarillionAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)888 6672
4.18Lavender3:41MarillionBest of the EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-10-16
EMI Gold5284352
3.14Lavender3:40MarillionMore Cool Britannia: Britain’s Best from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-10-30
DiskyCB 996742
1.8Lavender3:42MarillionClassic Rock: Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 559/26, TL559/26
1.13Lavender3:40MarillionLove HurtsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyGDC 991802
4.8Lavender3:39MarillionRomantic Rock & Love BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2001-06-11
DiskyBX 998292, BX 998302, BX 998312, BX 998322, BX 998332, BX 998342, BX 998352, BX 998362, DB 998252
2.10Lavender3:40MarillionBig Hits 1980–2000: RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky Communications B.V.DO 645352
8.14Lavender3:40MarillionCruisin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Disky B.V.BX 648412
3.5Lavender3:40MarillionSoft RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 645032
4.12Lavender3:41MarillionGreatest Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 791642
1.4Lavender3:45MarillionThe Best of MarillionMarillionAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)074243 590784 2 7
1.17Lavender3:41MarillionEven Bigger, Even Better, Power Ballads IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-11-15
Virgin TVVTDCD 684
2.16Lavender3:40MarillionLas 101 mejores canciones del RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.10Lavender3:43MarillionBouillabaisse: The Best of Fish (limited edition)FishAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-09-26
Snapper MusicSMADD922
3.2Lavender3:40Marillion100% Rock, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)0094633824621
2.6Lavender3:41MarillionDie Hit-Giganten: RockballadenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2006-05-26
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008)82876 81015 2
5.7Lavender3:42Marillion101 80s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-02-26
Virgin TVVTDCDX 865
5.7Lavender3:43Marillion100 80s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA2007-07-12
3.16Lavender3:42MarillionThe Original 80s Box SetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-11-05
EMI Gold
3.6Lavender3:42MarillionPure Soft RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
2.17Lavender3:41MarillionNow That’s a Download: EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-01-21
NOW (bogus label; use the MusicBrainz Series instead)
3.14Lavender3:42Marillion101 Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-02-04
Virgin TVVTDCDX 901
4.15Lavender3:41MarillionThe Great Big Scottish SongbookVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-05-28
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)1353028
2.12Lavender3:41Marillion101 Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-11-10
Virgin TVVTDCDX 944
3.14Lavender3:42Marillion101 Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Box Music (UK label)5099952211829, VTDCDX 901
6.15Lavender3:42Marillion80s: 110 Original HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2009-08
EMI Gold
2.13Lavender3:40MarillionThe Singles ‘82–88’MarillionAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-10-19
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)50999 6 84126 2 3
4.8Lavender3:43Marillion100 Essential Tracks: Rock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-12-07
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)88697607542
3.12Lavender3:42MarillionSummerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
4.11Lavender3:39Marillion101 Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music South Africa (not for release label use!)(SWFD) 6618
1.17Lavender3:41MarillionBayern 3: Los Rockos! Vol. 4: BalladenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2011-11-11
Bayerischer Rundfunk
4.17Lavender3:41MarillionRock 80.LetVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CZ2012-10-15
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)
4.13Lavender (single version)3:41Marillion100 Hits: Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
100 HitsDMG 100 103
1.10Lavender3:40MarillionGreatest Hits on CD&DVDMarillionAlbum + Compilation
Sight & Sound (reissued Sesame Street albums)
3.14Lavender3:42MarillionGreatest Ever! Rock Ballads: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-08-04
Union Square MusicGTSTCD092
1.7Lavender3:43MarillionOstatnia RodzinaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • PL2016-09-16
Universal Music Polska537 388 7
3.16Lavender (single version)3:39MarillionNow Yearbook Extra ’85Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2023-01-06
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)CDYBENOW85
1.8Lavender3:42Marillion80's ForeverVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.13Lavender3:40MarillionAll Time Greatest Rock ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.4Lavender3:41MarillionThe Very Best of Soft Metal, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recording engineer:Thomas Stiehler
producer:Chris Kimsey
mixer:Mark Freegard
Chris Kimsey
bass guitar:Pete Trewavas (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
drums (drum set) and percussion:Ian Mosley (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
guitar:Steve Rothery (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
keyboard:Mark Kelly (Marillion keyboardist) (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
lead vocals:Fish (Derek William Dick, ex‐Marillion frontman) (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012)
recorded at:Hansa Studios in Berlin, Germany (in 1985-03)
recording of:Lavender (from 1985-03 until 1985-05)

Related works

Lavender

lyricist:Derek William Dick
composer:Derek William Dick
Mark Kelly (Marillion keyboardist)
Ian Mosley
Steve Rothery
Pete Trewavas
publisher:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1985)
is based on:Lavender’s Blue (late 17th c. English folk song)