US
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21873
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21873-1 [AudioMatrix logo]Side A runout
WPS-21873-2 [AudioMatrix logo]Side B runout
Bud ShankMagical Mystery
Vinyl pressings
Magical Mystery
by Bud Shank · 1968
10 pressings7 countriesCool JazzJazz
Magical Mystery was first pressed on vinyl in 1968. 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 Magical Mystery
7 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 4 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
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21873
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WPS-21873-1Side 1 Runout (Etched)
WPS-21873-2Side 2 Runout (Etched)
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21873
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S o 1 WPS-21873-1 SIDE 1 - 1ASide A runout
S 1 o WPS-21873-2 SIDE 2 - 1ASide B runout
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WP-1873
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Mono
Canada
1968- Label and catalog number
- World Pacific Records WPS-21873
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Germany
1968- Label and catalog number
- Liberty LBS 83140 I
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1960s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Canada | World Pacific Records WPS-21873First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Germany | Liberty LBS 83140 IFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Liberty SLYL-932,843 / World Pacific Records (WPS 21873)First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21873First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WP-1873First yearLP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Album, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21873First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | World Pacific Records WPS-21873First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Sunset Records LS.6065 / Liberty LYL-32,843LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Japan | World Pacific Records WP-8439LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue · Colored vinyl |
| ? | Mexico | Gamma GX 01-325LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Tracklist
- A1Blue Jay Way3:17
- A2I Am The Walrus2:44
- A3The Fool On The Hill3:31
- A4Flying3:56
- A5Hello Goodbye3:14
- A6Your Mother Should Know2:59
- B1Paper Cup2:59
- B2Windy2:52
- B3Never My Love2:56
- B4I Wanna Be Free2:18
- B5I Say A Little Prayer3:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magical Mystery are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Magical Mystery are listed here, from 7 countries.
When was Magical Mystery first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Canada, Germany, New Zealand. One of them is World Pacific Records WPS-21873.
How do I tell if my copy of Magical Mystery is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WPS-21873, WP-1873, LBS 83140 I, SLYL-932,843) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WPS-21873-1 [AudioMatrix logo] and WPS-21873-2 [AudioMatrix logo]. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magical Mystery 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.
