UK
August 12, 1991- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax MARC 501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
MARC 501 A-1U-1-1Side A stamped runout
MARC 501 B-1U-1-1Side B stamped runout
T. Rex20th Century Boy
Vinyl pressings
20th Century Boy
by T. Rex · 1991
10 pressings6 countriesGlamRockPop
20th Century Boy was first pressed on vinyl in 1991. 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 20th Century Boy
8 pressings came out in 1991, the album's first year, in 6 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
1991- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax MARC 501
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox
- Runout / matrix
MARC 501 A-1U-1-Q3Stamped runout, side A
MARC 501 B-1U-1-Q3Stamped runout, side B
Denmark
1991- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCS 2498
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
108 F - 5068 A - 1Runout Side A [Stamped]
108 F - 5068 B - 1Runout Side B [Stamped]
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- EastWest 9031-75373-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WMME Alsdorf 903 175373-7-ARunout Side A, stamped
WMME Alsdorf 903 175373-7-BxRunout Side B, stamped
12Runout Side A, hand-etched
4Runout Side B, hand-etched
Europe
1991- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax MARC 501
- Format
- 7", EP
- Runout / matrix
MARC 501 A - 1U - 1 - 1
MARC 501 B - 1U - 1 - 1
France
1991- Label and catalog number
- Carrere Music 9031-75373-7
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
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.
1990s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2498First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Europe | EastWest 9031-75373-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1991 | Europe | Marc On Wax MARC 501First year7", EP | 7", EP |
| 1991 | France | Carrere Music 9031-75373-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1991 | Germany | EastWest 9031-75374-0 AEFirst year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1991 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCX 122498 / Mega Records MRCX 122 498First year12", 45 RPM, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Marc On Wax 12MARC 50112", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1991 | UK | Marc On Wax MARC 5017", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1991 | UK | Marc On Wax MARC 501First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Jukebox |
| 1991 | UK | Marc On Wax MARC 501First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- A20th Century Boy3:38
- BThe Groover3:17
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 20th Century Boy are there?
10 vinyl pressings of 20th Century Boy are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was 20th Century Boy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1991, in UK, Denmark, Europe, France and more. One of them is Marc On Wax MARC 501, released August 12, 1991.
How do I tell if my copy of 20th Century Boy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARC 501, MRCS 2498, 9031-75373-7, 9031-75374-0 AE) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MARC 501 A-1U-1-1 and MARC 501 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 20th Century Boy 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.
