Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom Records M-7011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Vinyl pressings
Magic Man
by Heart · 1975
24 pressings12 countriesPop RockClassic RockRockPop
Magic Man 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 Magic Man
9 pressings came out in 1975, the album's first year, in 3 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.
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom Records M-7011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
MRS-7011-ALRunoutgroove side A
MRS-7008-ARunoutgroove side B
M-7011ALLabel side A
M-7008ALabel side B
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom Records M-7011
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Canada
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom Records M-7011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom Records M-7011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MRS-7011-A ② KENDUN-BSide A, variant 1, etched except KENDUN stamped
MRS-7011-B ④ KENDUN-BSide B, variant 1, etched except KENDUN stamped
MRS-7011-A ③ KENDUN-B SSide A, variant 2, etched except KENDUN stamped
MRS-7011-B ① KENDUN -A- S1Side B, variant 2, etched except KENDUN stamped
US
1975- Label and catalog number
- Mushroom Records M-7011
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
MRS-7011-A ② KENDUN-B 111rA Side, runout, etched / except KENDUN stamped (variant 1
MRS-7011-A ② KENDUN-B ϟ III pA Side, runout, etched / except KENDUN & p stamped (variant 2
MRS-7011-AA Side, label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 24 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 | Canada | Mushroom Records M-7011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Mushroom Records M-7011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1975 | Canada | Mushroom Records M-7011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | Canada | Mushroom Records M-7011First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1975 | New Zealand | Interfusion K 6602First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Mushroom Records M-7011First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1975 | US | Mushroom Records M-7011-D.J.First year7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | US | Mushroom Records M-7011First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1975 | US | Mushroom Records M-7011-D.J.-FMFirst year7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1976 | Australia | Interfusion K-6602 / Interfusion M-70117", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | Arista 4C 006-98322 / EMI 4 C006-983227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | Arista 4C 006-98322 / EMI 4 C006-983227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Belgium | Arista 4C 006-98322 / EMI 4 C006-983227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | France | Arista 2C006-983227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1976 | Germany | Arista 1C 006-98 322 / Arista 1 C 006-98 3227", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Mushroom Records M-70117", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | EMI EMR-203457", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ALMagic Man5:30
- AHow Deep It Goes3:48
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Man are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Magic Man are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1975 and 1980.
When was Magic Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1975, in Canada, US, New Zealand. One of them is Mushroom Records M-7011.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Man is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use M-7011, M-7011-D.J., M-7011-D.J.-FM, K 6602) 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 Magic Man 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.
