US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SPS 567Scepter Records SRM 567
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
SPS-567-ASide A Label
SPS-567-BSide B Label
Dionne WarwickThe Magic Of Believing
Vinyl pressings
The Magic Of Believing
by Dionne Warwick · 1968
12 pressings5 countriesGospelFunk / Soul
The Magic Of Believing 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 The Magic Of Believing
10 pressings came out in 1968, the album's first year, in 5 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
- Scepter Records SPS 567
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
⬭ T SPS-567A-2BSide A - etched
T SPS-567-1C B ⬭Side B - etched
SPS-567-ALabel Side A
SPS-567-BLabel Side B
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records 379 009 SNU
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SPS 567
- Format
- LP, Album
US
1968- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SRM 567
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Australia
1968- Label and catalog number
- Scepter Records SR66-9875
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Australia | Scepter Records SR66-9875First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Australia | Calendar Records SR66-9875 / Calendar Records SR66-9,875First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Canada | Scepter Records SPS 567First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | Japan | Scepter Records UPS-1159-SFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | New Zealand | Scepter Records SJL-932,996 / Calendar Records SJL-932,996First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Scepter Records SPS 567 / Scepter Records SRM 567First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Scepter Records SPS 567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Scepter Records 379 009 SNUFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1968 | US | Scepter Records SPS 567First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1968 | US | Scepter Records SRM 567First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Scepter Records SJL-932.996LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| ? | US | Scepter Records SPS 567LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Battle Hymn Of The Republic
- A2Somebody Bigger Than You And I
- A3Jesus Will
- A4Old Landmark
- A5The Magic Of Believing
- B1Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord
- B2Grace
- B3Steal Away
- B4In The Garden
- B5Who Do You Think It Was
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magic Of Believing are there?
12 vinyl pressings of The Magic Of Believing are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was The Magic Of Believing first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1968, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Scepter Records SPS 567.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magic Of Believing is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use SPS 567, 379 009 SNU, SRM 567, SR66-9875) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SPS-567-A and SPS-567-B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magic Of Believing 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.
