UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax ABOLAN 4
- Format
- LP, Album · Red
Marc BolanBilly Super Duper
Vinyl pressings
Billy Super Duper
by Marc Bolan · 1982
10 pressings5 countriesGlamClassic RockRock
Billy Super Duper 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 Billy Super Duper
2 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year. 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.
UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax ABOLAN 4
- 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 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Marc On Wax ABOLAN 4First yearLP, Album · Colored vinyl | LP, Album · Colored vinyl |
| 1982 | UK | Marc On Wax ABOLAN 4First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | UK | Not On Label ABOLAN 4LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 205 445 / Ariola 205 445-320LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Europe | Ariola 205 445 / Ariola 205 445-320LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Japan | T. Rex SP25-5077LP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Spain | Ariola I-205445LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Japan | T. Rex SP25-5077LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | Marc On Wax MARCL500LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Sweden | The Music Company AB TMC 8008LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Billy Super Duper
- A2Shy Boy
- A3Depth Charge
- A4Love Drunk
- A5Buick MacKane & The Babe Shadow
- B121st Century Stance
- B2Foxy Boy
- B3Hot George
- B4Mellow Love
- B520th Century Baby
- B6Write Me A Song (Supertuff)
- B7Billy Super Duper (Reprise)
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Billy Super Duper are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Billy Super Duper are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1982 and 1985.
When was Billy Super Duper first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK. One of them is Marc On Wax ABOLAN 4.
How do I tell if my copy of Billy Super Duper is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ABOLAN 4) 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 Billy Super Duper 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.
