US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records M-1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Megatron Man
by Patrick Cowley · 1981
22 pressings14 countriesElectroHi NRGSynth-popDisco
Megatron Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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 Megatron Man
9 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 5 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records M1002Megatone Records M 1002
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
M-1002-A STERLING EDP (in a circle)Side A Runout Groove [hand-etched + machine-stamped]
M-1002-B EDP (in a circle) STERLINGSide B Runout Groove [hand-etched + machine-stamped]
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records R1001
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
R-1001-A STERLING (EDP)Runout side A
R-1001-B STERLING (EDP)Runout side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Megatone Records M1002Megatone Records M 1002
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
M-1002-A STERLING EDP (in a circle)Side A Runout Groove [hand-etched + machine-stamped]
M-1002-B EDP (in a circle) STERLINGSide B Runout Groove [hand-etched + machine-stamped]
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- RCA Victor VPL1 6636
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
VPL1 6636 AA Side
VPL1 6636 BB Side
Germany
1981- Label and catalog number
- Metronome 0060.504
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | RCA Victor VPL1 6636First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Metronome 0060.504First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Germany | Metronome 0060.504First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Hong Kong | Dawn Record M 1002 / Megatone Records M 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Philippines | A & W Records International AWL-1028First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Megatone Records M-1001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Megatone Records M1002 / Megatone Records M 1002First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Megatone Records R1001First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | Megatone Records M1002 / Megatone Records M 1002First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Unknown | Megatone Records MEG-2003LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Canada | Attic LAT 1132LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 204 565 / Dance Records 204 565LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1982 | Europe | Ariola 204 565 / Dance Records 204 565LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1982 | Italy | Derby DBR 20298LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1982 | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-1249LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Canada | Megatone Records SPLP-7052 / Unidisc SPLP-7052LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Megatron Man9:12
- A2Sea Hunt7:57
- A3Teen Planet3:22
- B1Get A Little6:06
- B2Lift Off8:15
- B3Thank God For Music5:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Megatron Man are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Megatron Man are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1981 and 2021.
When was Megatron Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, Australia, Germany, Hong Kong and more. One of them is Megatone Records M-1001.
How do I tell if my copy of Megatron Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-1001, M1002, R1001, VPL1 6636) 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 Megatron Man 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.
