Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bacillus Records BAC 2050
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BAC 2050 - ARunout side A, stamped
BAC 2050 - BRunout side B, stamped
NektarMagic Is A Child
Vinyl pressings
Magic Is A Child
by Nektar · 1977
14 pressings5 countriesProg RockPop RockRockPop
Magic Is A Child 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 Is A Child
11 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 4 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
- Polydor PD-1-6115
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6115-AS-RE-PRC-1-1 PRCA runout
PD-1-6115-BS-RE-PRC-1-1 MASTERDISC sf PRCB runout
PD-1-6115 A / 2391 304A label
PD-1-6115 B / 2391 304B label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6115Polydor 2391 304
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6115-AS-RE-CP-1 MASTERDISKA-side runout etched, variant 1
PD-1-6115-BS-RE-CP-1 MASTERDISKB-side runout etched, variant 1
PD-1-6115-AS-RE-CP MASTERDISK sfA-side runout etched, variant 2
PD-1-6115-BS-RE-CP-1 MASTERDISK sfB-side runout etched, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6115Polydor 2391 283
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6115-AS-RE-CS-1 MASTERDISKRunout A etched, variant 1
PD-1-6115-BS-RE-CS-1 MASTERDISKRunout B etched, variant 1
1S PD-1-6115-AS-RE-CS1 MASTERDISK sfRunout A etched, variant 2
S2 PD-1-6115-BS-RE-CS-1 MASTERDISK sf A2Runout B etched, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6115Polydor 2391 304
- Format
- LP, Album · PRC Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6115-AS-RE-PRC-1-1 PRCSide A Etched
PD-1-6115-BS-RE-PRC-1-1 MASTERDISK sf PRCSide B Etched [except MASTERDISK]
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6115Polydor 2391 304
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T1 PD-1-6115-AS-TH RE CT
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6115First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Bacillus Records BAC 2050First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Music-Box SMB 40027First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6115First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6115First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6115 / Polydor 2391 304First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6115 / Polydor 2391 283First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6115 / Polydor 2391 304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6115First yearLP, Album, Misprint | LP, Album, Misprint |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6115 / Polydor 2391 304First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6115First yearLP, Album, Mispress, Stereo | LP, Album, Mispress, Stereo |
| 1978 | Spain | RCA Victor SPL1-7140 / Bellaphon SPL1-7140LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | US | Purple Pyramid CLP 0644LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Purple Pyramid PRLE1907.1LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
Tracklist
- A1Away From Asgard5:30
- A2Magic Is A Child4:06
- A3Eerie Lackawanna3:29
- A4Midnite Lite4:27
- A5Love To Share (Keep Your Worries Behind You)4:07
- B1Train From Nowhere4:12
- B2Listen6:02
- B3On The Run (The Trucker)4:41
- B4Spread Your Wings4:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Is A Child are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Magic Is A Child are listed here, from 5 countries, released between 1977 and 2020.
When was Magic Is A Child first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Germany, US, Canada, Greece. One of them is Bacillus Records BAC 2050.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Is A Child is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BAC 2050, PD-1-6115, SMB 40027) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BAC 2050 - A and BAC 2050 - B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magic Is A Child 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.
