UK
November 1, 1974- Label and catalog number
- T. Rex MARC 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YMARC 9 A-1 GA 2A-side runout
YMARC 9 B-1 GR 2B-side runout
YMARC 9AA-side label
YMARC 9BB-side label
Marc BolanZip Gun Boogie
Vinyl pressings
Zip Gun Boogie
by Marc Bolan · 1974
10 pressings8 countriesGlamRock
Zip Gun Boogie was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Zip Gun Boogie
9 pressings came out in 1974, 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.
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- T. Rex MARC 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Austria
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 13 745 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Belgium
1974- Label and catalog number
- T. Rex 4c006-96156
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Germany
1974- Label and catalog number
- Ariola 13 745 AT
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 13745 A-2 Made in GermanyRunout, side A
S 13745 B-2 Made in GermanyRunout, side B
Greece
1974- Label and catalog number
- T. Rex MARC 9
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
YMARC 9A
YMARC 9B
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.
1970s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Austria | Ariola 13 745 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1974 | Belgium | T. Rex 4c006-96156First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Germany | Ariola 13 745 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1974 | Greece | T. Rex MARC 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | T. Rex EMR-10711First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | Japan | Odeon EMR-10711First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | New Zealand | T. Rex MARC 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1974 | UK | T. Rex MARC 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | T. Rex MARC 9First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | France | T. REX REX 29887", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AZip Gun Boogie
- BSpace Boss
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Zip Gun Boogie are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Zip Gun Boogie are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1974 and 1975.
When was Zip Gun Boogie first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, Austria, Belgium, Germany and more. One of them is T. Rex MARC 9, released November 1, 1974.
How do I tell if my copy of Zip Gun Boogie is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARC 9, 13 745 AT, 4c006-96156, EMR-10711) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YMARC 9 A-1 GA 2 and YMARC 9 B-1 GR 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Zip Gun Boogie 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.
