US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Circle City Records CC-053183
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CC-053183-A-RE-1 M EMWEtched in runout, Side A
CC-053183-B M TLP EMWEtched in runout, Side B
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Vinyl pressings
Magic
by Circle City Band · 1983
13 pressings3 countriesDiscoFunkElectronicFunk / Soul
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 Magic
9 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Becket Records BKD 519Circle City Records BKD 519
- Format
- 12", Single, Stereo
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Circle City Records CC-0531 83
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CC-053183-45
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Circle City Records CC-053183
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Circle City Records CC-053183
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM · Yellow Labels
- Runout / matrix
CC-053183-A-R8-1Runout Etched Side A
CC-053183-BRunout Etched Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Becket Records BKD 519Circle City Records BKD 519
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A-1 ↔ BKD 519 AA-Side Runout Etching
A-1 ↔ BKD 519 CB-Side Runout Etching
BKD 519 AA-Side Label
BKD 519 CB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Circle City Records CC-053183First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | US | Becket Records BKD 519 / Circle City Records BKD 519First year12", Single, Stereo | 12", Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | US | Circle City Records CC-0531 83First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | US | Becket Records BKD 519 / Circle City Records BKD 519First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Circle City Records CC-053183First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Mispress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single Sided, Mispress |
| 1983 | US | Circle City Records CC-053183First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Circle City Records CC-053183First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | US | Becket Records BKA-45-16First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | US | Circle City Records CC-053183First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo · Promo |
2010s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Unknown | Circle City Records CC-05318312", Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2016 | Unknown | Circle City Records CC-05318312", Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | 12", Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2018 | Italy | Groovin Recordings GR 123012", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | UK | Circle City Records BK0327", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
Tracklist
- AMagic (Long Version)6:37
- B1Magic (Short Version)3:45
- B2Magic (Instrumental Version)7:43
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic are there?
13 vinyl pressings of Magic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1983 and 2021.
When was Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Circle City Records CC-053183.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CC-053183, BKD 519, CC-0531 83, BKA-45-16) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CC-053183-A-RE-1 M EMW and CC-053183-B M TLP EMW. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 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.