Vinyl pressings
by Loose Ends · 1985
Magic Touch was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
15 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 6 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.
VS 761 A-3U-1-1-1 POUNDA TA1PESide A runout, variant 1
VS 761 B-4U-1-1-1Side B runout, variant 1
VS 761 A-4U-1-1-1 POUNDA TA1PESide A runout, variant 2
VS 761 B-4U-1-1-1Side B runout, variant 2
VS 76113 A-2U-1-1-X1 POUNDA TA1PEA-Side Runout Etching
VS 76113 B-2U-1-1-X1B-Side Runout Etching
VS 76112A-3U-1-11 POUNDA TA1PERunout Side A variant 1
VS 76112 B-3U-1-11Runout Side B variant 1
VS 76112 C-4U-1-11Runout Side C variant 1
VS 76112 D-4U-1-11Runout Side D variant 1
VS 761 A-4U-1-3-2 POUNDA TA1PESide A runout
VS 761 B-4U-1-1-1Side B runout
VS 761 13 DJ-ASide A label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS-76112First year12" | 12" |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VS 761First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 786 / Virgin 601 786-213First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 107 418 / Virgin 107 418-100First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 601 786 / Virgin 601 786-21312", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Promo |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 80190 / Virgin 80 190First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1985 | France | Virgin 90198First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | France | Virgin SA 3016First year12", Promo · Promo | 12", Promo · Promo |
| 1985 | Ireland | Virgin VS 761First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | South Africa | Virgin VS 632First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 761First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 761-13First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 761 - 12 / Virgin VS 761 12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 761-12First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VS 761 13 DJFirst year12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
16 vinyl pressings of Magic Touch are listed here, from 6 countries.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Europe, France and more. One of them is Virgin VS 761.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VS 761, VS 761-13, VS 761 - 12, VS 761-12) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, VS 761 A-3U-1-1-1 POUNDA TA1PE and VS 761 B-4U-1-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
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.
