UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Swanyard Records Ltd SYRT17
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
POUNDA CUTMASTER PEACHY COPYMASTERS SYRT 17 A-1U-1-1Run-out etchings side A
SYRT 17 B-1U-1-1Run-out etchings side B
Vinyl pressings
Megamix
by Technotronic · 1990
24 pressings14 countriesHip-HouseEuro HouseElectronicPop
Megamix was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Megamix
23 pressings came out in 1990, the album's first year, in 14 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Swanyard Records Ltd SYR 17
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Silver Injection Labels
- Runout / matrix
SYR 17 A-1J-1-1Side A Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
SYR 17 B-1J-1-1Side B Runout, Stamped, Variant 1
SYR 17 A-1U-1-Q2Side A Runout, Stamped, Variant 2
SYR 17 B-1U-1-Q2Side B Runout, Stamped, Variant 2
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- Swanyard Records Ltd SYR 17
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Paper Labels
- Runout / matrix
SYR 17 A-1U-1-Side A Runout, Stamped
SYR 17 B-1U-1-Side B Runout, Stamped
Australasia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records POST 604
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
POS 5164. A.Side A label
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records POS 5164
- Format
- 7"
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- Possum Records POS 5164
- 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 24 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australasia | Possum Records POST 604First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Australia | Possum Records POS 5164First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Australia | Possum Records POS 5164First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Belgium | ARS/Clip Records 145 716-5First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1990 | Benelux | ARS/Clip Records 145 716-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1990 | Colombia | Discos Philips Colombia 145 176-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCS 2466First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1990 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122466First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | On The Beat OTB 1311-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1990 | France | On The Beat OTB 1311-6First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1990 | France | On The Beat OTB 1311-612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1990 | France | Swanyard SYR17First year7" | 7" |
| 1990 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 12475First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 07475First year7", Single, 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 7", Single, 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
| 1990 | Italy | New Music International NMX 370First year12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed | 12", 45 RPM, Partially Mixed |
Tracklist
- Megamix (Club Version)
- B1Raw Update (Remix)5:06
- B2Come On (Remix)3:11
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Megamix are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Megamix are listed here, from 14 countries.
When was Megamix first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in UK, Australasia, Australia, Belgium and more. One of them is Swanyard Records Ltd SYRT17.
How do I tell if my copy of Megamix is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SYRT17, SYR 17, POST 604, POS 5164) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, POUNDA CUTMASTER PEACHY COPYMASTERS SYRT 17 A-1U-1-1 and SYRT 17 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Megamix 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.
