US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records APS 640
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SAHS-1648-ALRunout side A
SAHS-1649-ALRunout side B
Erroll GarnerMagician
Vinyl pressings
Magician
by Erroll Garner · 1974
15 pressings7 countriesJazz
Magician was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. 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 Magician
9 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 6 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
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records APS 640
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · W - Waddell Pressing
- Runout / matrix
SAHS 1648 WA-side label
SAHS 1649 WB-side label
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records APS 640
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A12 XT SAHS-1648-AL-1Runout side A
B T1 SAHS-1649-1ARunout side B
UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Pye International NSPL 28213
- Format
- LP, Album
Canada
1974- Label and catalog number
- London Records APS 640
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
SAHS-1648 YCRunout side A, etched
SAHS-1649 YCRunout side B, etched
France
1974- Label and catalog number
- Barclay 80 527
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
MPO BLY 80527 ARunout side A
MPO BLY 80527 BRunout side B
(80 527 A)Label side A
(80 527 B)Label side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Canada | London Records APS 640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | France | Barclay 80 527First yearLP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| 1974 | Germany | MPS Records 21 29195-2 / BASF 21 29195-2First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MPS Records 21 29195-2 / BASF 21 29195-2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | Netherlands | MPS Records 5C 064D-99440First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1974 | UK | Pye International NSPL 28213First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | London Records APS 640First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1974 | US | London Records APS 640First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | London Records APS 640First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1974 | US | London Records APS 640LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo · Club edition |
| 1975 | Scandinavia | Philips 6316 037LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1977 | Netherlands | MPS Records 5C 064D-99440 / Delta 5C 064D-99440LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Mack Avenue Music Group MAC1182LPLP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition | LP, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Club edition |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | London Records APS 640LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | Germany | MPS Records 68.055 / MPS Records 0068.055LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
Tracklist
- A1(They Long To Be) Close To You4:31
- A2It Gets Better Every Time4:19
- A3Someone To Watch Over Me4:15
- A4Nightwind5:36
- B1One Good Turn3:12
- B2Watch What Happens2:59
- B3Yesterdays3:55
- B4I Only Have Eyes For You5:03
- B5Mucho Gusto3:33
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magician are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Magician are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1974 and 2020.
When was Magician first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in US, UK, Canada, France and more. One of them is London Records APS 640.
How do I tell if my copy of Magician is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use APS 640, NSPL 28213, 80 527, 21 29195-2) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SAHS-1648-AL and SAHS-1649-AL. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magician 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.
