UK
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records CL 264
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CL 264 A-1-1-1-10A-Side - Stamped
CL 264 B-1-1-1-11B-Side - Stamped
CL 264AA-Side Label
CL 264BB-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
You Can Do Magic
by America · 1982
34 pressings21 countriesPop RockSoft RockRock
You Can Do Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1982. 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 You Can Do Magic
34 pressings came out in 1982, the album's first year, in 21 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
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Winchester Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-5142 S45-98153 F-3 #4 -----◁ WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side A
B-5142 S45-98158 F-3 #3 -----◁ WALLY MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout side B
S-X98253Label side A
S-98158Label side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout text, stamped, both sides
WallyRunout text, etched, both sides
B-5142 SHS-98523 F-5 ✲Runout text, etched, A side
B-5142 SHS-98158 F-6 ✲Runout text, etched, B side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-5142 S45-98153 F-1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Runout side A
B-5142 S45-98158 F-1 #1 Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL 0Runout side B
S-X89253Label Side A
S-98158Label Side B
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Jacksonville Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MASTERED BY CAPITOLRunout text, stamped, both sides
WallyRunout text, etched, both sides
B-5142 S45-98523 F-1 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOL[stamped] wallyRunout text, etched, A side
B-5142 S45-98158 F-1 0 MASTERED BY CAPITOL[stamped] wallyRunout text, etched, B side
US
1982- Label and catalog number
- Capitol Records B-5142
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Los Angeles Pressing
- Runout / matrix
B-5142 S45-98253 F-5 * Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide A Runout
B-5142 S45-98158 F-6 * Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOLSide B Runout
SX98253Side A Label
S98158Side B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 34 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s34 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Argentina | Capitol Records DIF 203First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-790First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Australia | Capitol Records CP-790First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Brazil | Capitol Records 31C 006 86579First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1982 | Canada | Capitol Records B-5142First year7" | 7" |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0036First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ecuador | Capitol Records 121-0036First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1982 | Germany | Capitol Records 1C 006-86 579 / EMI Electrola 1C 006-86 579First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1982 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 5142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Guatemala | Capitol Records 5142First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Ireland | Capitol Records CL 264First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1982 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006 - 86584 / Capitol Records 3C 006 86584First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1982 | Italy | Capitol Records 3C 006-86584 / Capitol Records 3C 006 86584First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AYou Can Do Magic3:55
- BEven The Score3:35
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of You Can Do Magic are there?
34 vinyl pressings of You Can Do Magic are listed here, from 21 countries.
When was You Can Do Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1982, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Capitol Records CL 264.
How do I tell if my copy of You Can Do Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CL 264, B-5142, P-B-5142, DIF 203) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CL 264 A-1-1-1-10 and CL 264 B-1-1-1-11. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is You Can Do Magic 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.
