Denmark
1973- Label and catalog number
- T. REX MARC 7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YMARK-7-ARunout, side A, stamped
YMARK-7-BRunout, side B, stamped
YMARC 7ALabel, side A
YMARC 7BLabel, side B
Marc BolanTeenage Dream
Vinyl pressings
Teenage Dream
by Marc Bolan · 1973
20 pressings14 countriesGlamClassic RockRock
Teenage Dream was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Teenage Dream
1 pressing came out in 1973, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 20 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Denmark | T. REX MARC 7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Belgium | T. REX 4 C 006-951947", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | France | T. REX REX 21427", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Ariola 13 197 AT7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Greece | T. Rex MARC 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Ireland | T. REX MARC 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Italy | EMI 3 C006-95376 / T. REX 3C 006 - 953767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Japan | Odeon EOR-10505 / T. Rex EOR-105057", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | T. Rex MARC.77", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Norway | T. Rex MARC 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | T. Rex MARC 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | EMI YMARC 77", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1974 | Sweden | T. Rex MARC 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | T. REX MARC 77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | T. Rex MARC 77", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- ATeenage Dream
- BSatisfaction Pony
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Teenage Dream are there?
20 vinyl pressings of Teenage Dream are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Teenage Dream first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in Denmark. One of them is T. REX MARC 7.
How do I tell if my copy of Teenage Dream is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARC 7) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YMARK-7-A and YMARK-7-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Teenage Dream 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.
