UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 31798
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S CBS 31798 ALabel A
S CBS 31798 BLabel B
Fleetwood MacBlack Magic Woman
Vinyl pressings
Black Magic Woman
by Fleetwood Mac · 1980
10 pressings6 countriesBlues RockRockBlues
Black Magic Woman was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Black Magic Woman
8 pressings came out in 1980, 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.
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS
- Format
- LP, Compilation, White Label
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S 31798 A1
CBS-S 31798 B1
UK
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CBS 31798Embassy CBS 31798
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CBS-S-31798-A1 Λ DSide A etched / stamped runout
CBS-S-31798-B1 Λ DSide B etched / stamped runout
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS CSP 128CBS S CBS 31798
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
Δ MX192037 CSP128-1Runout, SIde A
Δ MX192038 CSP128-2Runout, SIde B
Europe
1980- Label and catalog number
- Embassy EMB 31798CBS 31798
- Format
- LP, Compilation, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
02-31798-A-1Runout side A, variant 1
02-31789-B-1Runout side B, variant 1
02-31798-1A-1 ARunout side A, variant 2
02-31798-1B-1Runout side B, variant 2
Ireland
1980- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 31798Embassy S CBS 31798
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s8 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | CBS CSP 128 / CBS S CBS 31798First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Europe | Embassy EMB 31798 / CBS 31798First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | Ireland | CBS S CBS 31798 / Embassy S CBS 31798First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | Portugal | Embassy EMB 31798 / CBS 31798First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS MED 2484First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1980 | UK | CBS S CBS 31798First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1980 | UK | CBSFirst yearLP, Compilation, White Label | LP, Compilation, White Label |
| 1980 | UK | CBS CBS 31798 / Embassy CBS 31798First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Solo Ediciones EMB 31798 / Solo Ediciones 31798LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Compilation, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | UK | CBS CBS 31798 / Embassy CBS 31798LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Black Magic Woman2:45
- A2Coming Home2:38
- A3Lazy Poker Blues2:35
- A4Something Inside Of Me3:53
- A5Evenin' Boogie2:40
- A6If You Be My Baby3:57
- A7Without You4:36
- A8Rockin' Boogie3:45
- B1Need Your Love So Bad3:50
- B2Rollin' Man2:52
- B3Dust My Broom2:50
- B4I've Lost My Baby4:15
- B5The Big Boat2:35
- B6Shake Your Moneymaker2:54
- B7The Sun Is Shining3:10
- B8Last Night4:55
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Magic Woman are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Black Magic Woman are listed here, from 6 countries.
When was Black Magic Woman first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in UK, Australia, Europe, Ireland and more. One of them is CBS S CBS 31798.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Magic Woman is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use S CBS 31798, CBS 31798, CSP 128, EMB 31798) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, S CBS 31798 A and S CBS 31798 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Magic Woman 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.
