Germany
1978- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 1C 064-45 234
- Format
- LP, Album · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
45 234 A-1Side A runout, stamped
45 234 B-1Side B runout, stamped
Eberhard SchoenerVideo Magic
Vinyl pressings
Video Magic
by Eberhard Schoener · 1978
11 pressings7 countriesAbstractModern ClassicalProg RockKrautrock
Video Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1978. 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 Video Magic
5 pressings came out in 1978, 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.
Italy
1978- Label and catalog number
- Energy ENR 57005Energy 91 ENR 57005
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-81310
- Format
- LP, Album
Spain
1978- Label and catalog number
- Harvest 10C 064-45234
- Format
- LP, Album
Japan
1978- Label and catalog number
- EMI EMS-81310
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-45 234First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Italy | Energy ENR 57005 / Energy 91 ENR 57005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Japan | EMI EMS-81310First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1978 | Japan | EMI EMS-81310First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1978 | Spain | Harvest 10C 064-45234First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1979 | Portugal | Vadeca VEH-5003VLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Greece | Harvest 14C 062-45234 / EMI 14C 062-45234LP | LP |
| 1980 | Greece | Harvest 45234LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Harvest 1C 064-45 234 1LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | Harvest 1C 038 1452341LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Harvest 1C 064-45 234LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- A1Octogon6:53
- A2Speech Behind Speech5:39
- A3Natural High3:32
- A4Code-Word Elvis8:01
- B1Video-Magic4:03
- B2Night Bound City3:12
- B3San Francisco Waitress3:22
- B4Koan11:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Video Magic are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Video Magic are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1978 and 1980.
When was Video Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1978, in Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain. One of them is Harvest 1C 064-45 234.
How do I tell if my copy of Video Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1C 064-45 234, ENR 57005, EMS-81310, 10C 064-45234) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45 234 A-1 and 45 234 B-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Video 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.