US
1977- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 103West End Records WE-103
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
WE 103A TM/JRSide A run-out area [Hand-etched]
WE 103B TM/JRSide B run-out area [Hand-etched]
MicheleMagic Love
Vinyl pressings
Magic Love
by Michele · 1977
22 pressings14 countriesDiscoElectronicFunk / Soul
Magic Love was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. 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 Love
15 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 11 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
1977- Label and catalog number
- West End Records WES 103
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, Stereo
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pye International NSPL 28248
- Format
- LP, Album
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Pye International NSPL 28248
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo, White Label
Italy
November 14, 1977- Label and catalog number
- Harmony LPH 8027
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
LPH・8027・A 14.11.77Runout, Side A - Etched
LPH・8027・B 14.11.77Runout, side B - Etched
Argentina
1977- Label and catalog number
- Carmusic S.A.I.C. LP 7008
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
WE 103A TM/JRSide A run-out area [Hand-etched]
WE 103B TM/JRSide B run-out area [Hand-etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 22 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Carmusic S.A.I.C. LP 7008First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Brazil | West End Records LP-WES 103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | RCA Victor WE-103 / West End Records WE-103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Epic EPC 82467First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Epic EPC 82467First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Metronome 0060.114First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Jupiter Records 25 718 OTFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | Minos MILP 10034First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Scramble SRL 910.026First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Sweden | EMI 6C 062-60752First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | UK | Pye International NSPL 28248First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Pye International NSPL 28248First yearLP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, White Label · Promo |
| 1977 | US | West End Records WES 103 / West End Records WE-103First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | West End Records WES 103First yearLP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | West End Records WES 103 / West End Records WE-103LP, Test Pressing, Album · Test pressing | LP, Test Pressing, Album · Test pressing |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | France | Not On LabelLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
Tracklist
- A1Can't You Feel It9:42
- A2Magic Love6:33
- B1Hold Me, Squeeze Me7:32
- B2Disco Dance8:42
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Love are there?
22 vinyl pressings of Magic Love are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 1978.
When was Magic Love first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Italy, Argentina and more. One of them is West End Records WES 103.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Love is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use WES 103, NSPL 28248, LPH 8027, LP 7008) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, WE 103A TM/JR and WE 103B TM/JR. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magic Love 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.