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Dandy In The Underworld

by T. Rex · 1977

26 pressings11 countriesGlamRock

Dandy In The Underworld was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Dandy In The Underworld

10 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 8 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

March 11, 1977
Label and catalog number
T. REX BLN 5005T. REX OC 062-98 783
Format
LP, Album, Stereo
Runout / matrix

BLN 5005 A-1U MELYSSide A runout variant 1

BLN 5005 B-1U MELYSSide B runout variant 1

BLN 5005 A-1U P G 1 MELYSSide A runout variant 2

BLN 5005 B-1U P G MELYS 1Side B runout variant 2

Full details of this pressing

UK

1977
Label and catalog number
T. REX BLN 5005
Format
LP, Album, White Label
Runout / matrix

BLN 5005 A-1U MELYSSide A runout stamped except [MELYS] etched

BLN 5005 B-1U MELYSSide B runout stamped except [MELYS] etched

Full details of this pressing

Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.

All 26 vinyl pressings

By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.

1970s10 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1977AustraliaT. Rex BLN 5005First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977DenmarkT. Rex 6C 062-98783First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977FranceT. Rex 2C 066-98783First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977GermanyAriola 28 876 OTFirst yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977IrelandT. REX BLN 5005First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977PortugalT. Rex 8E 068 98783First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977UKT. REX BLN 5005First yearLP, Album, White LabelLP, Album, White Label
1977UKT. REX BLN 5005 / T. REX OC 062-98 783First yearLP, Album, StereoLP, Album, Stereo
1977JapanT. Rex EMS 80828First yearLP, AlbumLP, Album
1977JapanT. Rex EMS 80828First yearLP, Album, Promo · PromoLP, Album, Promo · Promo
1980s12 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
1983JapanT. Rex SP20-5065LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1983UKMarc On Wax MARCL 508LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1983UKMarc On Wax MARCL 508LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1983UKMarc On Wax MARCL 508LP, Album, Reissue, White LabelLP, Album, Reissue, White Label
1985UKMarc On Wax MARCL 508LP, Album, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, All Media, ReissueLP, Album, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, All Media, Reissue
1987UKMarc On Wax RAP 508LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1987UKMarc On Wax RAP D 508LP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture discLP, Picture Disc, Reissue · Picture disc
1987USRelativity 88561-8251-1LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1988GermanyTELDEC 6.26716 BLLP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
1988SpainPDI E-30.1557 / TELDEC 6.26716LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1988USRelativity 88561-8251-1LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
1989UKMarc On Wax MARCL 508LP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue
2010s2 pressings
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2014EuropeDemon Records DEMREC67 / T. Rex DEMREC67LP, Album, Reissue, StereoLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
2018EuropeDemon Records DEMRECDLX010 / T. REX DEMRECDLX010LP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinylLP, Album, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl
2020s1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
2020UKDemon Records DEMREC641LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinylLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo · Colored vinyl
Year unknown1 pressing
YearCountryLabel and catalog numberFormat
?GermanyAriola 28 876 XOT / Ariola 28 876 OTLP, Album, ReissueLP, Album, Reissue

Tracklist

  1. A1Dandy In The Underworld
  2. A2Crimson Moon
  3. A3Universe
  4. A4I'm A Fool For You, Girl
  5. A5I Love To Boogie
  6. A6Visions Of Domino
  7. B1Jason B. Sad
  8. B2Groove A Little
  9. B3The Soul Of My Suit
  10. B4Hang-Ups
  11. B5Pain And Love
  12. B6Teen Riot Structure

Questions

How many vinyl pressings of Dandy In The Underworld are there?

26 vinyl pressings of Dandy In The Underworld are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1977 and 2020.

When was Dandy In The Underworld first released on vinyl?

The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Japan, Australia, Denmark and more. One of them is T. REX BLN 5005, released March 11, 1977.

How do I tell if my copy of Dandy In The Underworld is a first pressing?

Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLN 5005, EMS 80828, 6C 062-98783, 2C 066-98783) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLN 5005 A-1U MELYS and BLN 5005 B-1U MELYS. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.

How much is Dandy In The Underworld 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.

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