US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! 45-254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Gabor SzaboWitchcraft
Vinyl pressings
Witchcraft
by Gabor Szabo · 1966
10 pressings2 countriesJazz
Witchcraft was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 Witchcraft
4 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! 45-254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! 45-IMP-254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Impulse! 45-254
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
45 - 90560 - 1 Bell SoundSide A Stamped
45 - 90559 - 1 Bell SoundSide B Stamped
45 - 90560Side A Label
45 - 90559Side B Label
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.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Impulse! 45-254First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Impulse! 45-254First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1966 | US | Impulse! 45-IMP-254First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1966 | US | Impulse! 45-254First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Canada | Goldies 45 D-24177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Goldies 45 D-24177", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Sparton P 15767", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | US | ABC Records 12447", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Styrene |
| ? | US | Impulse! 45-12447", 45 RPM, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue |
| ? | US | Dunhill D-2417 / ABC Records D-24177", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
Tracklist
- AWitchcraft2:57
- BSpellbinder2:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Witchcraft are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Witchcraft are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1966 and 1973.
When was Witchcraft first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Impulse! 45-254.
How do I tell if my copy of Witchcraft is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45-254, 45-IMP-254) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Witchcraft 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.
