Italy
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records 6162 118
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
6162 118 A 1 520 300477Runout Groove Side A
6162 118 B 1 520 300477Runout Groove Side B
6162 118.1Label SIde A
6162 118.2Label SIde B
AmbrosiaMagical Mystery Tour
Vinyl pressings
Magical Mystery Tour
by Ambrosia · 1976
11 pressings7 countriesArt RockPop RockRock
Magical Mystery Tour was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Magical Mystery Tour
8 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 4 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.
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
M-2327-AS-1 AZ TIIRunout side A, etched
M-2327-BS-1 AZ TIIIRunout side B, etched
M-2327-ASSide 1 Label
M-2327-BSSide 2 Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TC-2327-AS 1A AZ sRunout side A, etched
TC-2327-BS-1A AZ sssaRunout side B, etched
M-2327-ASSide 1 Label
M-2327-BSSide 2 Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-2327
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records TC-232720th Century Records TC-2287
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
TC-2327-AS-2 AZ TIIRunout side A, etched
TC-2327-BS-2 AZ TIRunout side B, etched
M-2327-ASSide 1 Label
M-2287-BSSide 2 Label
Canada
1976- Label and catalog number
- 20th Century Records 1209 2327
- 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 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Canada | 20th Century Records 1209 2327First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Italy | 20th Century Records 6162 118First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | 20th Century Records 6162 118First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Netherlands | 20th Century Records 6162 118First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2327First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2327First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2327First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | US | 20th Century Records TC-2327 / 20th Century Records TC-2287First year7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Mispress, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1977 | Portugal | 20th Century Records SP-260107", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Spain | 20th Century Records 021171/77", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Japan | 20th Century Records CM-577", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMagical Mystery Tour3:54
- BCowboy Star6:14
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magical Mystery Tour are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Magical Mystery Tour are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1976 and 1977.
When was Magical Mystery Tour first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in Italy, US, Canada, Netherlands. One of them is 20th Century Records 6162 118.
How do I tell if my copy of Magical Mystery Tour is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6162 118, TC-2327, 1209 2327) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6162 118 A 1 520 300477 and 6162 118 B 1 520 300477. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magical Mystery Tour 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.
