UK
July 1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
Herb AlpertMagic Man
Vinyl pressings
Magic Man
by Herb Alpert · 1981
17 pressings9 countriesJazz-FunkDiscoElectronicJazz
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
16 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 9 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
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMSX 8151
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
AMSX 8151 A-21A Side (Etched
AMSX 8151 B-1B Side (Etched
UK
July 1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records AMS 8151
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records 2356-S
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
A&M 02356A-P2Runout side A, etched
A&M 02356B-P2Runout side B, etched
02356-ALabel side A
02356-BLabel side B
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17163
- Format
- 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- A&M Records SP-17163
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 17 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s17 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Australia | A&M Records K-8407First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Brazil | A&M Records 47.032First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 9156First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12.9158First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Europe | A&M Records AMS 12.9158First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1981 | Italy | A&M Records AMS 9156First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Japan | A&M Records AMP-725First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | New Zealand | A&M Records K 8407First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | South Africa | A&M Records AMRS 1360 (AM 2356)First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | UK | A&M Records AMSX 8151First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-17163First year12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Promo | 12", Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2356-SFirst year7", 45 RPM, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records SP-17163First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2356-S / A&M Records 2356First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | US | A&M Records 2356-S / A&M Records 23567", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo, Mono · Test pressing, Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Test Pressing, Stereo, Mono · Test pressing, Promo, Mono |
Tracklist
- AMagic Man5:33
- B1Fantasy Island3:42
- B2Rise7:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Man are there?
17 vinyl pressings of Magic Man are listed here, from 9 countries.
When was Magic Man first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in UK, US, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is A&M Records AMS 8151, released July 1981.
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 AMS 8151, AMSX 8151, 2356-S, SP-17163) 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.
