US
1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5721
- Format
- Shellac, 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4381side A label
4386side B label
Billy DanielsThat Ol' Black Magic
Vinyl pressings
That Ol' Black Magic
by Billy Daniels · 1951
10 pressings3 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
That Ol' Black Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1951. 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 Ol' Black Magic
2 pressings came out in 1951, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Canada
October 1951- Label and catalog number
- Mercury 5721
- Format
- 10", 78 RPM
- Runout / matrix
4381A 4A side runout, stamped
4386 C2B side runout, stamped
4381A side label
4386B side label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | US | Mercury 5721First yearShellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1951 | Canada | Mercury 5721First year10", 78 RPM | 10", 78 RPM |
| 1952 | UK | Oriole CB.1095Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1954 | UK | Mercury MB.2968Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| 1956 | Canada | Mercury 5721-X457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1956 | US | Mercury 5721X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | UK | Oriole CB. 1095Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | UK | Oriole CB. 1095Shellac, 10", 78 RPM | Shellac, 10", 78 RPM |
| ? | US | Mercury 5721-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | US | Mercury 5721-X457", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AThat Ol' Black Magic
- BI Concentrate On You
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of That Ol' Black Magic are there?
10 vinyl pressings of That Ol' Black Magic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1951 and 1956.
When was That Ol' Black Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1951, in US, Canada. One of them is Mercury 5721.
How do I tell if my copy of That Ol' Black Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5721) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 4381 and 4386. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is That Ol' Black 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.