US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AFLP 1825-A b&c XII-184-10147-A2Runout etching side A
AFLP 1825-B b&c XII-184-10147-B3Runout etching side B
Harry Breuer And His QuintetMallet Magic
Vinyl pressings
Mallet Magic
by Harry Breuer And His Quintet · 1957
14 pressings4 countriesSpace-AgeJazz
Mallet Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1957. 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 Mallet Magic
4 pressings came out in 1957, 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
1957- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
b&c XII-184-10147-A AFLP 1825-AA-Side runout etching
b&c XII-184-10147-B AFLP 1825-BB-Side runout etching
AFLP 1825-AA-Side label
AFLP 1825-BB-Side label
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
AFLP 1825-A b&c XII-184-10147-ARunout Side A Hand Etched
AFLP 1825-B b&c XII-184-10147-BRunout Side B Hand Etched
AFLP 1825ALabel Side A
AFLP 1825BLabel Side B
US
1957- Label and catalog number
- Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1950s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1957 | US | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sinter SLP-2513 / Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825LP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1958 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 1825 / Audio Fidelity AFSD 5825Album, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5825 / Audio Fidelity AFSD 1825Album, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 1825Album, LP, Stereo | Album, LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5825LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1958 | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5825LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5825LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1959 | UK | Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Australia | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5825LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Audio Fidelity AFSD 5825LP, Repress, Stereo | LP, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Mosquitos' Parade March2:30
- A2Flapperette2:08
- A3Bumble Bee Bolero2:09
- A4Chinese Doll2:30
- A5Chiapanecas2:11
- A6Maxixe Mambo2:17
- B1Samba Macabre2:05
- B2Maple Leaf Jump2:00
- B3Tulip Polka1:50
- B4Buffoon2:32
- B5Glockenspiel Gavotte2:00
- B6La Rosita2:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Mallet Magic are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Mallet Magic are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1957 and 1959.
When was Mallet Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1957, in US. One of them is Audio Fidelity AFLP 1825.
How do I tell if my copy of Mallet Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use AFLP 1825) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, AFLP 1825-A b&c XII-184-10147-A2 and AFLP 1825-B b&c XII-184-10147-B3. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Mallet 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.