UK
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1644
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · 4-Prong Pushout
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 1644 A1 PN-AA Side Runout
EPC S 1644 B1 PETE'SB Side Runout
DonovanMaria Magenta
Vinyl pressings
Maria Magenta
by Donovan · 1973
14 pressings11 countriesFolk RockCountry RockRock
Maria Magenta was first pressed on vinyl in 1973. 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 Maria Magenta
12 pressings came out in 1973, the album's first year, in 9 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
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic S EPC 1644
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo · Solid Centre
- Runout / matrix
EPC S 1644 A1 2 PN-A BA side runout, stamped/etched
EPC S 1644 B1 PETE'S 7 ΛB side runout, stamped/etched
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-11023
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-11023
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
US
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic 5-11023
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZS S 158471-1E TSide A runout (stamped except for "ZS" and "T," etched)
J ZSP158470-1F TSide B runout (stamped except for "J" and "T," etched)
JZSS 158471Side A label
JZSP 158470Side B label
Australia
1973- Label and catalog number
- Epic ES 132
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s14 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Australia | Epic ES 132First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Canada | Epic 5-11023First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | France | Epic EPC 1644First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | Germany | Epic EPC S 1644 / Epic EPC 1644First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Netherlands | Epic EPC 1644 / Epic 5-11023First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | Portugal | Epic EPC-1644First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | Spain | Epic EPC1644First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1644First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1973 | UK | Epic S EPC 1644First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-11023First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-11023First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1973 | US | Epic 5-11023First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1974 | Poland | Krajowa Agencja Wydawnicza R-0317-IIFlexi-disc, 6", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc | Flexi-disc, 6", 45 RPM, Picture Disc · Picture disc |
| 1974 | Yugoslavia | Epic EPC 16447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- AMaria Magenta2:10
- BThe Intergalactic Laxative2:50
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Maria Magenta are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Maria Magenta are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1973 and 1974.
When was Maria Magenta first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1973, in UK, US, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Epic S EPC 1644.
How do I tell if my copy of Maria Magenta is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S EPC 1644, 5-11023, ES 132, EPC 1644) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, EPC S 1644 A1 PN-A and EPC S 1644 B1 PETE'S. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Maria Magenta 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.
