Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 205 973
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
205973 A-1/83S IIISide A
205973 B-1/83S IIISide B
Barry ManilowManilow Magic
Vinyl pressings
Manilow Magic
by Barry Manilow · 1983
11 pressings6 countriesPop RockRock
Manilow Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Manilow Magic
9 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 205 712
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
205712 A-1/83 S IRunout side A
205712 B-2/83 S IRunout side B
S 205 712 ALabel side A
S 205 712 BLabel side B
Europe
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 205 973
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Germany
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 205 712-320
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Italy
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista ARS 39184
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Portugal
1983- Label and catalog number
- Arista 205 712
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
205712.△1 24.5.84 D△C△PO Arista.Runout Side A
205712.B1 24.5.84 D△C△PO Arista.Runout Side B
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.
1980s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 205 973First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 205 712First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Europe | Arista 205 973First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 205 712-320First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Germany | Arista 40 140 6LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition | LP, Compilation, Club Edition · Club edition |
| 1983 | Italy | Arista ARS 39184First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Portugal | Arista 205 712First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Scandinavia | Arista ARI 90074First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1983 | Spain | Arista I-205.712 / Arista I·205 712First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1983 | Spain | Arista I-205827First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Arista 205 973LP, Compilation, Reissue | LP, Compilation, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Mandy3:32
- A2Copacabana (At The Copa)4:08
- A3Ready To Take A Chance Again3:01
- A4It's A Miracle3:58
- A5Some Kind Of Friend4:02
- A6One Voice3:01
- B1You're Lookin' Hot Tonight3:57
- B2Put A Quarter In The Jukebox3:27
- B3Let's Hang On3:49
- B4I Wanna Do It With You3:43
- B5Can't Smile Without You3:13
- B6I Write The Songs3:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Manilow Magic are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Manilow Magic are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Manilow Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in Europe, Germany, Italy, Portugal and more. One of them is Arista 205 973.
How do I tell if my copy of Manilow Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 205 973, 205 712, 205 712-320, ARS 39184) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 205973 A-1/83S III and 205973 B-1/83S III. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Manilow 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.
