Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up Disco BU 0042
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BU 0042 ARunout side A, hand etched
BU 0042 BRunout side B, hand etched
BU 0042 ACenter label side A
BU 0042 BCenter label side B
Loui$Magic Dance
Vinyl pressings
Magic Dance
by Loui$ · 1985
11 pressings2 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Magic Dance 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.
How to spot a first pressing of Magic Dance
3 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 2 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.
Italy
1985- Label and catalog number
- Blow Up Disco BUNP 0134
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM
Spain
1985- Label and catalog number
- Max Music MAX-136
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
850 MAX 136 ✳ A ✳ 1Side A
850 MAX 136 ✳ B ✳ 1Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Italy | Blow Up Disco BU 0042First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1985 | Italy | Blow Up Disco BUNP 0134First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1985 | Spain | Max Music MAX-136First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo |
2010s7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Unknown | Blow Up Disco BU 004212", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 45 RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 2015 | Italy | La Discoteca dss05-bu004212", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 2015 | Italy | La Discoteca DSS 0512", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2015 | Italy | La Discoteca DSS 05 - BU 004212", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2015 | Italy | La Discoteca dss05-bu004212", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2019 | Italy | Best Record Italy BST-X058 / Best Record BST-X05812", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
| 2019 | Italy | Best Record Italy BST-X05812", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Italy | Best Record Italy BST-X058 / Best Record BST-X05812", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited | 12", 45 RPM, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered · Limited |
Tracklist
- AMagic Dance4:30
- BPink Footpath4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Dance are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Magic Dance are listed here, from 2 countries, released between 1985 and 2022.
When was Magic Dance first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in Italy, Spain. One of them is Blow Up Disco BU 0042.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Dance is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BU 0042, BUNP 0134, MAX-136) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BU 0042 A and BU 0042 B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magic Dance 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.