France
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6397 031
- Format
- LP, Album, Misprint
- Runout / matrix
6397031 1 380 2Side A runout, stamped
6397031 2 + 380 1Side B runout, stamped
Magma2
Vinyl pressings
2
by Magma · 1971
11 pressings3 countriesFusionJazz-RockProg RockJazz
2 was first pressed on vinyl in 1971. 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 2
3 pressings came out in 1971, 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.
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6397 031
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6397031 1Y 320Runout stamp side A
10 AA6397031 2Y 320Runout stamp side B
AA 6397 031.1 YLabel side A
AA 6397 031.2 YLabel side B
Germany
1971- Label and catalog number
- Philips 6397 031
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
10 AA6397031 1Y 320Runout stamp side A
10 AA6397031 2Y 320Runout stamp side 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.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | France | Philips 6397 031LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6397 031First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6397 031LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | France | Philips 6397 031LP, Album, Repress | LP, Album, Repress |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6397 031First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1971 | Germany | Philips 6397 031First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | France | Philips 9101 286LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Europe | Mercury 531 662-2LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | France | Jazz Village JV33570071LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | France | GM Records GME937LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Philips 6397 031LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ARïah Sahïltaahk21:51
- B1"Iss" Lanseï Doïa11:45
- B2Ki Ïahl Ö Lïahk8:38
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of 2 are there?
11 vinyl pressings of 2 are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1971 and 2026.
When was 2 first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1971, in France, Germany. One of them is Philips 6397 031.
How do I tell if my copy of 2 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 6397 031) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 6397031 1 380 2 and 6397031 2 + 380 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is 2 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.
