US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NB7-11-146-ASLabel side A
NB7-11-146-BSLabel side B
707Mega Force
Vinyl pressings
Mega Force
by 707 · 1982
12 pressings7 countriesHard RockArena RockRock
Mega Force was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Mega Force
12 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NB7-11-146-ASLabel side A
NB7-11-146-BSLabel side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
NB7-11-146-AS ♡POGO [Artisan logo] MR △ 107814Side A
NB7-11-146-BS MR △ 107814-XSide B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NBS-015
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NB7-11-146-AS [heart]POGO [Artisan logo]Stereo side runout (etched)
NB7-11-146-AM [heart]POGO [Artisan logo]Mono side runout (etched)
(NB7-11-146-AS)Stereo side label
(NB7-11-146-AM)Mono side label
Germany
July 1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 100·16·004Bellaphon 100·16·004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IP 100.16.004 BZ 3298 A SSTRunout side A
IP 100.16.004 BZ 3298-B SSTRunout side B
BZ 3297Label A
BZ 3298Label B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Australia | CBS ES 788First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Canada | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11146First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | France | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 101670First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 120·16·003First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1982 | Italy | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NBW 1719First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Japan | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 07SP 636(BW) / The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 07SP 636First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NBS-015First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Germany | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 100·16·004 / Bellaphon 100·16·004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMega Force3:58
- AMega Force3:58
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mega Force are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Mega Force are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Mega Force first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in US, Germany, Canada, France and more. One of them is The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB7-11-146.
How do I tell if my copy of Mega Force is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB7-11-146, NBS-015, 100·16·004, NB7-11146) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB7-11-146-AS and NB7-11-146-BS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mega Force on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.