UK
December 11, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 14 TBig Life BLR 14T
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
BLT 14 (T) A2 ADRENALINSide A runout hand etched
BLR.14.(T) AA2 ADRENALINSide B runout hand etched
De La SoulThe Magic Number / Buddy
Vinyl pressings
The Magic Number / Buddy
by De La Soul · 1989
13 pressings4 countriesHip Hop
The Magic Number / Buddy was first pressed on vinyl in 1989. 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 Number / Buddy
10 pressings came out in 1989, the album's first year, in 3 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.
UK
December 11, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 14Tommy Boy BLR 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
BLR-14- A1 ADRENALINRunout etched side A, variant 1
BLR-14-AA1 ADRENALINRunout etched side AA, variant 1
BLR-14-A1 S ADRENALINRunout etched side A, variant 2
BLR-14-AA1 OA ADRENALINRunout etched side AA, variant 2
UK
December 11, 1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLR 14Tommy Boy BLR 14
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Large Hole
- Runout / matrix
BLR-14- Aι ADRENALINRunout etched side A
BLR-14-AAι ADRENALINRunout etched side AA
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life BLRT 14
- Format
- 12", Advance
UK
1989- Label and catalog number
- Big Life DLS PROMO 4
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
D.LS. PROMO.4. A1 ADRENALINA Side [etched]
DLS PROMO.4.AA1 ADRENALINAA Side [etched]
Benelux
1989- Label and catalog number
- Indisc DIS 8050Tommy Boy DIS 8050
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
DIS 8050 - A -Runout side A
DIS 8050 - AA -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 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc DIS 8050 / Tommy Boy DIS 8050First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc Benelux DID 128050First year12" | 12" |
| 1989 | Benelux | Indisc Benelux DID 128050First year12", Mispress | 12", Mispress |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records BCM 12387First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | Germany, Austria, & Switzerland | BCM Records 07387First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1989 | UK | Big Life DLS PROMO 4First year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1989 | UK | Big Life BLRT 14First year12", Advance | 12", Advance |
| 1989 | UK | Big Life BLR 14 T / Big Life BLR 14TFirst year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1989 | UK | Big Life BLR 14 / Tommy Boy BLR 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1989 | UK | Big Life BLR 14 / Tommy Boy BLR 14First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | UK | Tommy Boy TB 94312", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Reissue |
| 2004 | UK | Tommy Boy 5046-75978-0 / Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom 5046-75978-012", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Flying Records FLY 029 / Tommy Boy FLY 02912", 45 RPM, Reissue | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue |
Tracklist
- AThe Magic Number
- AABuddy
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magic Number / Buddy are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The Magic Number / Buddy are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1989 and 2004.
When was The Magic Number / Buddy first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1989, in UK, Benelux, Germany, Austria, & Switzerland. One of them is Big Life BLR 14 T, released December 11, 1989.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magic Number / Buddy is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BLR 14 T, BLR 14, BLRT 14, DLS PROMO 4) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BLT 14 (T) A2 ADRENALIN and BLR.14.(T) AA2 ADRENALIN. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magic Number / Buddy 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.
