Vinyl pressings
by T. Rex · 1975
New York City was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
10 pressings came out in 1975, 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.
YMARC 10 A-1 1Runout side A, variant 1
YMARC 10 B-1 2Runout side B, variant 1
YMARC 10 A-1 GT 2Runout side A, variant 2
YMARC 10 B-1 GII 1Runout side B, variant 2
YMARC-10A 7YM-1421A-Side etched
YMARC-10B 7YM-1422B-Side etched
S 16197 A-1 75 Made in Germany
S 16197 B-1 75 Made in Germany
YMARC 10 A-1 1
YMARC 10 B-1 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | France | T. Rex REX 3556First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Germany | Ariola 16 197 ATFirst year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Ireland | EMI MARC 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | EMI EMR-10842First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | New Zealand | EMI MARC 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Spain | Ariola 16.197-AFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | UK | T. REX7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Test Pressing, White Label · Test pressing |
| 1975 | UK | EMI MARC 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | UK | EMI MARC 10First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Australia | T. REX T.REX-10897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1975 | Australia | T. REX T.REX-10897First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
11 vinyl pressings of New York City are listed here, from 8 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in UK, Australia, France, Germany and more. One of them is EMI MARC 10, released June 27, 1975.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MARC 10, T.REX-10897, REX 3556, 16 197 AT) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, YMARC 10 A-1 1 and YMARC 10 B-1 2. 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.
