US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NB-878-A-4-CPA-side runout etching
NB-878-B-5-CPB-side runout etching
(878-A)A-side label
(878-B)B-side label
AngelThat Magic Touch
Vinyl pressings
That Magic Touch
by Angel · 1977
11 pressings7 countriesHard RockRock
That Magic Touch was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 That Magic Touch
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 7 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
NB-878-A-3-CTH Sterling (stamped) T1A-side runout etching
NB-878-B-3-CTH Sterling (stamped) T1B-side runout etching
(878-A)A-side label
(878-B)B-side label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB 878
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NB-878-AM-1-CSM s STERLINGMono Runout
NB-878-A-1-CSM s STERLINGStereo Runout
878-ALabels
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CAN 104 A-1Etched Side A
CAN 104 B-1Etched Side B
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CAN 104
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NB-878
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Casablanca NB-878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Casablanca NB 878XFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Casablanca 45 CB 140229First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Germany | Casablanca BF 18499First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-2509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1977 | Japan | Casablanca VIP-2509First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Casablanca CAN 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | UK | Casablanca CAN 104First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Casablanca NB 878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | US | Casablanca NB 878First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1977 | US | Casablanca NB 878First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThat Magic Touch3:29
- BBig Boy (Let's Do It Again)3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That Magic Touch are there?
11 vinyl pressings of That Magic Touch are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was That Magic Touch first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Casablanca NB 878.
How do I tell if my copy of That Magic Touch is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use NB 878, CAN 104, NB-878, NB 878X) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, NB-878-A-4-CP and NB-878-B-5-CP. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That Magic Touch 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.
