US
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW770-Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
UAST-16478-E-17 R-128A-side runout, etched
UA-16478-E-15 R-130B-side runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Strange Magic
by Electric Light Orchestra · 1975
22 pressings14 countriesPop RockRock
Strange Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1975. 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 Strange Magic
8 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 7 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.
Austria
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 656
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- United Artists Records UA-XW770Y
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
UAXW-770-Y A⁻² GT.Side A
UAXW-770-Y ̶A̶⁻̶²̶ B⁻² GT.Side B
UAXW-770-Y TXSide A (Variation 1)
UAXW-770-Y B TXDSide B (Variation 1)
Guatemala
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 656
- Format
- 7", Single
Japan
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor DPQ 6005
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
New Zealand
1975- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2001 611
- 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 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s22 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Austria | Polydor 2001 656First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Canada | United Artists Records UA-XW770YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | Polydor 2001 656First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | Guatemala | Polydor 2001 6567", Single, Repress | 7", Single, Repress |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 6005First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Japan | Polydor DPQ 6005First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Polydor 2001 611First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | Philippines | Polydor PJ-23-001First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1975 | US | United Artists Records UA-XW770-YFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1976 | Australia | Polydor 2001 6537", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1976 | Belgium | Polydor 2001 646 / Polydor 20016467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Ecuador | Polydor 751457", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Ireland | Polydor JET 7797", Single | 7", Single |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 646 / Jet Records 2001 6467", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1976 | Netherlands | Polydor 2001 646 / Jet Records 2001 6467", 45 RPM, Misprint | 7", 45 RPM, Misprint |
Tracklist
- AStrange Magic3:22
- BNew World Rising4:04
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Strange Magic are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Strange Magic are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1975 and 1976.
When was Strange Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in US, Austria, Canada, Guatemala and more. One of them is United Artists Records UA-XW770-Y.
How do I tell if my copy of Strange Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use UA-XW770-Y, 2001 656, UA-XW770Y, DPQ 6005) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, UAST-16478-E-17 R-128 and UA-16478-E-15 R-130. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Strange 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.
