US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-284
- Format
- LP, Album · Specialty Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-284-A2-SP 1-1Side A, handwritten
6E-284-B2-SP 1-1Side B, handwritten
TML-M SRC[Logo]Both sides, stamped
John KlemmerMagnificent Madness
Vinyl pressings
Magnificent Madness
by John Klemmer · 1980
12 pressings5 countriesSmooth JazzJazz-FunkJazz
Magnificent Madness was first pressed on vinyl in 1980. 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 Magnificent Madness
10 pressings came out in 1980, the album's first year, in 5 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
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-284
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-284-A4-AR B15147Side A, handwritten, variant 1
6E-284-B5-AR B15170Side B, handwritten, variant 1
6E-284-A4-AR B15147 TML-MSide A runout, variant 2
6E-284-B5-AR TML-M B-15170Side B runout, variant 2
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-284
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · SP Pressing
US
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-284
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Allied Pressing
- Runout / matrix
6E-284-A4-AR B15147 TML-MA runout
6E-284-B5-AR TML-M B-15170B runout
6E-284-AA label
6E-284-BB label
Australia
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra 6E-284
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
MX 196871 6E284-1 OttoSide A runout hand etched
MX 196872 6E284-2 ORSide B runout hand etched
MX196871Side A label
MX196872Side B label
Canada
1980- Label and catalog number
- Elektra X6E-284
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
X6E-284-A- Q MA runout etched
X6E-284-B Q MB runout etched
X6E-284-AA label
X6E-284-BB label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 12 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s11 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Australia | Elektra 6E-284First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Canada | Elektra X6E-284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Canada | Elektra X6E-284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Elektra P-10884EFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | Japan | Elektra P-10884EFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-284First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-284First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-284First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-284First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1980 | Venezuela | Elektra GM-200.2814 / Elektra Lps. 200.2814First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1980 | US | Elektra 6E-284LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Elektra 6E-284LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1Magnificent Madness7:27
- A2Heart (Summer Song)3:20
- A3Don't Take Your Love Away6:21
- A4I Can't Help It3:19
- B1We Couldn't Start Over4:03
- B2Deja Vu4:27
- B3Lifesong4:02
- B4Adventures In Paradise7:05
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magnificent Madness are there?
12 vinyl pressings of Magnificent Madness are listed here, from 5 countries.
When was Magnificent Madness first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1980, in US, Australia, Canada, Japan and more. One of them is Elektra 6E-284.
How do I tell if my copy of Magnificent Madness is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6E-284, X6E-284, P-10884E, GM-200.2814) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6E-284-A2-SP 1-1 and 6E-284-B2-SP 1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magnificent Madness 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.
