Sweden
1985- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax SWA MAX 002Tandan Records SWA MAX 002
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
SWA MAX 002 A GS AD 850412
SWA MAX 002 B GS AD 850412
T. RexMegarex 1
Vinyl pressings
Megarex 1
by T. Rex · 1985
12 pressings5 countriesArt RockGlamRock
Megarex 1 was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. 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 Megarex 1
6 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 3 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
April 1985- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax TANX 1
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BILBO TAPEOne TANT-1-A 1 SW
BILBO TAPEOne TANT-1-B 1 SW
UK
1985- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax 12 TANX 1
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
12-TANX-1-A Bilbo. Tape oneSide A
12-TANX-1-B Bilbo. Tape oneSide B
12-TANX-1-A1 SW BILBO.TAPE ONEA variant 1
12-TANX-1-B1 SW TRUCK ON MARC BILBO TAPE ONEB variant 1
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- SMS Records SP15-5200T. REX SP15-5200
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP
- Runout / matrix
SP15-5200-1Side A label
SP15-5200-2Side B label
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- Marc On Wax 12 TANX 1
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
12-TANX-1-A Bilbo. Tape oneSide A
12-TANX-1-B Bilbo. Tape oneSide B
12-TANX-1-A1 SW BILBO.TAPE ONEA variant 1
12-TANX-1-B1 SW TRUCK ON MARC BILBO TAPE ONEB variant 1
Japan
1985- Label and catalog number
- T. REX SP15-5200
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SP15-5200-1Side A label
SP15-5200-2Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Japan | SMS Records SP15-5200 / T. REX SP15-5200First year12", 45 RPM, EP | 12", 45 RPM, EP |
| 1985 | Japan | T. REX SP15-5200First year12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, EP, Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Japan | Marc On Wax 12 TANX 1First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Marc On Wax SWA MAX 002 / Tandan Records SWA MAX 002First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | Sweden | Marc On Wax SWA MAX 002 / Tandan Records SWA MAX 00212", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1985 | UK | Marc On Wax 12 TANX 1First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1985 | UK | Marc On Wax TANX 1First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Sweden | Sword SWA S 002 / Sword SWA S-0027", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1986 | Sweden | Sword SWA S 002 / Sword SWA S-0027", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, Stereo · Test pressing |
| 1988 | Europe | Ariola 111 8657", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1988 | Germany | Ariola 611 86512", Maxi-Single, Reissue | 12", Maxi-Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Ariola 11108657", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- Megarex 1
- B1Chariot Choogle
- B2Life's An Elevator
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Megarex 1 are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Megarex 1 are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1985 and 1988.
When was Megarex 1 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Sweden, UK, Japan. One of them is Marc On Wax SWA MAX 002.
How do I tell if my copy of Megarex 1 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SWA MAX 002, TANX 1, 12 TANX 1, SP15-5200) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SWA MAX 002 A GS AD 850412 and SWA MAX 002 B GS AD 850412. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Megarex 1 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.
