US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-9154Impulse! A-9154
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
IMS 9154A LWRunout A-side, etched
IMS 9154B LWRunout B-side, etched
Vinyl pressings
The Magic Of Ju-Ju
by Archie Shepp · 1967
23 pressings5 countriesPost BopFree ImprovisationAvant-garde JazzFree Jazz
The Magic Of Ju-Ju was first pressed on vinyl in 1967. 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 The Magic Of Ju-Ju
3 pressings came out in 1967, the album's first year. 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
1967- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! AS-9154ABC Records AS-9154
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
IM 9154 A LWRunout A-side, etched
IM 9154 B LWRunout B-side, etched
US
1967- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! A-9154
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
IM 9154A LWRunout A-side, etched
IM 9154B LWRunout B-side, etched
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 23 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | US | Impulse! AS-9154 / Impulse! A-9154First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! AS-9154 / ABC Records AS-9154First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1967 | US | Impulse! A-9154First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | France | Impulse! A-9154 / Impulse! A.9154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | France | Impulse! A-9154LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1968 | UK | Impulse! SIPL 512LP, Stereo, Album | LP, Stereo, Album |
| 1968 | UK | Impulse! MIPL 512LP, Mono, Album · Mono | LP, Mono, Album · Mono |
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | US | Impulse! AS-9154 / Impulse! A-9154LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Impulse! AS-9154 / Impulse! AS/9154LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1974 | France | Impulse! A-9154 / Impulse! A. 9154LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Impulse! YP-8526-AILP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | ABC Impulse! YP-8526-AILP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | UK | Impulse! IMPL 8030LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | US | Impulse! A-9154 / Universal Music Special Markets B0016005-01LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2012 | France | Impulse! AS-9154 / Universal Music Special Markets B0016005-01LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | US | Impulse! A-9154 / Verve Records 602475200888LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 2025 | US | Impulse! A-9154 / Universal Music Special Markets 602475200925LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Stereo · Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2025 | Russia | Endless Happiness HE67011LP, 45 RPM, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Impulse! AS-9154 / Impulse! A-9154LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | France | Impulse! A-9154 / Impulse! A. 9154LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Impulse! AS-9154 / ABC Records AS-9154LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | France | ABC Impulse! A.9154 / Impulse! AS 9154LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | ABC Impulse! AS-9154 / Impulse! A-9154LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AThe Magic Of Ju-Ju18:34
- B1You're What This Day Is All About1:47
- B2Shazam4:43
- B3Sorry 'Bout That10:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magic Of Ju-Ju are there?
23 vinyl pressings of The Magic Of Ju-Ju are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1967 and 2025.
When was The Magic Of Ju-Ju first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1967, in US. One of them is Impulse! AS-9154.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magic Of Ju-Ju is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AS-9154, A-9154) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, IMS 9154A LW and IMS 9154B LW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magic Of Ju-Ju 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.
