Vinyl pressings
by T. Rex · 1972
Children Of The Revolution was first pressed on vinyl in 1972. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
41 pressings came out in 1972, the album's first year, in 28 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.
Y MARC 2 A - 1U Bobiliz ~ CHROME YOUR TOES KTA Side runout [Variant 1]
Y MARC 2 B - 1U FOR BIG BOB GRD 3B Side runout [Variant 1]
Y MARC 2 A - 1U 2 MR Bobiliz ~ CHROME YOUR TOESA Side runout [Variant 2]
Y MARC 2 B - 1U FOR BIG BOB MR 4B Side runout [Variant 2]
Y MARC 2 A - 1U Bobiliz ~ CHROME YOUR TOES CRH 3A side runout, variant 1
Y MARC 2 B - 1U FOR BIG BOBB side runout , variant 1
Y MARC 2 A - 1U - Bobiliz - CHROME YOUR TOES GDRA side runout, variant 2
Y MARC 2 B - 1U FOR BIG BOB GDC 4B side runout, variant 2
YMARC 2 A-2 Bobiliz N CHROME YOUR TOES KTRunout side A
YMARC 2 B-1U FOR BIG BOBRunout side B
STR 88614 A 41072 ZPRunout A etched
STR88614 B 41072 ZPRunout B etched
ymarc 2ALabel A
ymarc 2BLabel B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Argentina | T. REX 1567First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Australia | T. Rex T.REX-100137", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1972 | Austria | Ariola 12 325 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Austria | Ariola 12 325 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Belgium | T. Rex MARC 2 / T. Rex 4 C006-93790First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Brazil | T. REX MARC 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Denmark | T. Rex MARC 2First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1972 | Finland | T. REX MARC 2First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | Finland | T. REX MARC 2First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1972 | France | CBS REX 8420 / T. REX REX 8420First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Germany | Ariola 12 325 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Germany | Ariola 12 325 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1972 | Greece | T. REX MARC 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | India | Stateside ESS.178First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1972 | Ireland | T. Rex MARC 2First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UK | Demon Records DEMSING0607", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Picture Disc · Limited, Picture disc |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Portugal | Ariola 12325A7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
44 vinyl pressings of Children Of The Revolution are listed here, from 29 countries, released between 1972 and 2024.
The earliest pressings are from 1972, in UK, Yugoslavia, Australia, Argentina and more. One of them is T. REX MARC 2, released September 8, 1972.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARC 2, STR-88614, T.REX-10013, 1567) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, Y MARC 2 A - 1U Bobiliz ~ CHROME YOUR TOES KT and Y MARC 2 B - 1U FOR BIG BOB GRD 3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
