US
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Delmark Records DS-620
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STM 3932-1 DS-620-A Side 1A side runout - etched
STM 3933-1 DS-620-B Side 2B side runout - etched
Vinyl pressings
Black Magic
by Magic Sam Blues Band · 1969
19 pressings4 countriesChicago BluesBlues
Black Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 Black Magic
4 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year. 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
November 1969- Label and catalog number
- Delmark Records DS-620
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STM 3932-1 (Ω) DS-620-A Side 1A side runout - etched
STM 3933-1 (Ω) DS-620-B Side 2B side runout - etched
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Delmark Records DS-620
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STM-3932-1 [Omega Sign In Circle] DS-620-A SIDE 1
STM-3933-1 [Omega Sign In Circle] DS-620-B SIDE 2
US
1969- Label and catalog number
- Delmark Records DS-620
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STM-3932-1 [Omega Sign In Circle] DS-620-A SIDE 1
STM-3933-1 [Omega Sign In Circle] DS-620-B SIDE 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Delmark Records DS-620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Delmark Records DS-620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Delmark Records DS-620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1969 | US | Delmark Records DS-620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1970s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | UK | Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | US | Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| 1974 | Japan | Delmark Records PA-3017 / Trio Records PA-3017LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1976 | Japan | Delmark Records PA-6216 / Trio Records PA-6216LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1976 | Japan | Delmark Records PA-6216 / Trio Records PA-6216LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Reissue · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Japan | P-Vine Records PLP-356 / Delmark Records PLP-356LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | US | Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Reissue, Repress | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress |
| 2017 | US | Delmark Records DS-620 / Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Delmark Records 900.200LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-620 / Delmark Records DS 620LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Delmark Records DS-620LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- A1I Just Want A Little Bit3:03
- A2What Have I Done Wrong3:10
- A3Easy, Baby3:54
- A4You Belong To Me4:05
- A5It's All Your Fault4:50
- B1I Have The Same Old Blues3:32
- B2You Don't Love Me, Baby3:29
- B3San Jose3:53
- B4Stop! You're Hurting Me4:47
- B5Keep Loving Me Baby3:30
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Magic are there?
19 vinyl pressings of Black Magic are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1969 and 2017.
When was Black Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Delmark Records DS-620, released November 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use DS-620) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, STM 3932-1 DS-620-A Side 1 and STM 3933-1 DS-620-B Side 2. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Magic 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.
