US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1 33253
- Format
- LP, Album
707Mega Force
Vinyl pressings
Mega Force
by 707 · 1982
11 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
11 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 NB1-33253The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NBI 33253
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Monarch Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBI-AL-33253 (ARTISAN logo-stamped) 25541Side A Runout Etched
NBI-BL-33253 (ARTISAN logo-stamped) 25542-X (2)Side B Runout Etched
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1-33253The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1 33253
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · RCA, Indianapolis Pressing
- Runout / matrix
NBI-AL-33253AL-1 [ARTISAN logo] I A2Etched Side A, except Artisan logo & "I A2" stamped
NBI-BL-33253BL-1 [ARTISAN logo] I B2Etched Side B, except Artisan logo & "I B2" stamped
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1-33253The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1 33253
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
- Runout / matrix
NBI-AL-33253 [ARTISAN logo]Etched Side A, except Artisan logo stamped
NBI-BL-33253 [ARTISAN logo]Etched Side B, except Artisan logo stamped
NB1-AL-33253Side A Label
NB1-B-33253Side B Label
Canada
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co B1-33253
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
NB1-AL-366253Side A label
NB1-BL-366253Side B label
France
1982- Label and catalog number
- The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 518515
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Canada | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co B1-33253First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | France | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 518515First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Germany | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 260·16·021First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | Italy | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co LBW 17019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 25AP 2371First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Japan | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co 25AP 2371First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Scandinavia | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1 33253First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1 33253First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1-33253 / The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NBI 33253First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1-33253 / The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1 33253First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1982 | US | The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1-33253 / The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1 33253First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Mega Force4:02
- A2Can't Hold Back3:52
- A3Get To You3:32
- A4Out Of The Dark2:59
- A5Hell Or High Water3:40
- B1We Will Last3:15
- B2Hello Girl3:28
- B3Write Again3:20
- B4No Better Feeling3:10
- B5Heartbeat3:03
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mega Force are there?
11 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, Canada, France, Germany and more. One of them is The Boardwalk Entertainment Co NB1 33253.
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 NB1 33253, NB1-33253, B1-33253, 518515) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. 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.