US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3728
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
CX T1 A&M SP03728A-T1Side A, "C" stamped
B3 T1 A&M SP03728B-T1Side B, "B" stamped
SP-03728-ASide A label
SP-03728-BSide B label
Vinyl pressings
Magic Man
by Herb Alpert · 1981
24 pressings19 countriesJazz-FunkSmooth JazzJazzFunk / Soul
Magic Man was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. 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
22 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 18 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3728
- Format
- LP, Album · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
S1 A&M SP03728A-S1 A4Side A, stamped
S1 A&M SP03728B-S2 A1Side B, stamped
SP-03728-ASide A label
SP-03728-BSide B label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-3758
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
A&M SP03728A-P3 GSide 1 runout
A&M SP03728A-P2Side 2 runout
SP-03728-ASide A label
SP-03728-BSide B label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMLK 63728
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records A&M 20214
- Format
- LP, Album
Australia
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records L 37615
- Format
- LP, Album
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.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | A&M Records A&M 20214First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Australia | A&M Records L 37615First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Brazil | A&M Records 170.062First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3728First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Canada | A&M Records SP-3728First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Colombia | A&M Records 1060022First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMLK 63728First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Greece | A&M Records AMLK 63728First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Italy | A&M Records AMLK 63728First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28037First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-28037First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Mexico | A&M Records AMLS-48041First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | New Zealand | A&M Records L 37615First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1981 | Philippines | A&M Records SP-3728First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1981 | Portugal | A&M Records 2 PSP-3728First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Magic Man5:33
- A2Manhattan Melody5:42
- A3I Get It From You3:59
- A4Secret Garden4:37
- B1Besame Mucho6:10
- B2This One's For Me3:38
- B3Fantasy Island3:42
- B4You Smile, The Song Begins3:01
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Man are there?
24 vinyl pressings of Magic Man are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1981 and 1982.
When was Magic Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is A&M Records SP-3728.
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 SP-3728, SP-3758, AMLK 63728, A&M 20214) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CX T1 A&M SP03728A-T1 and B3 T1 A&M SP03728B-T1. 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.
