UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRSP 3
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
BRON 505 A-2 O HTM 1Side A runout
BRON 505 B-2 P 1Side B runout
BRON 506 A-2 H HTM 1Side C runout
BRON 506 B-2 A 1Side D runout
Vinyl pressings
Black Magic Night
by Osibisa · 1977
21 pressings15 countriesAfrobeatFunk / Soul
Black Magic Night 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 Black Magic Night
15 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 13 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.
Australia
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bronze L 45781/2
- Format
- LP, Album
Germany
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 25 578 XBT
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Gatefold
- Runout / matrix
Made In Germany 25576 A-1/77SRunout side A, variant 1
Made In Germany 25576 B-1 /77 SRunout side B, variant 1
Made In Germany 25577 A-1 /77 SRunout side C, variant 1
Made in Germany 25577 B-1 /77SRunout side D, variant 1
Greece
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bronze 14C 062-60451
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
India
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRSP 3Bronze BRSP.3
- Format
- LP, Album · Red print on Bronze labels
India
1977- Label and catalog number
- Bronze BRSP 3
- Format
- LP, Album · Black print on Bronze labels
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | Bronze L 45781/2First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Bronze 25 578 XBTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Germany | Bronze 25 578 XBTLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Bronze 14C 062-60451First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Greece | Bronze 14C 062-60451LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing | LP, Album, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1977 | India | Bronze BRSP 3 / Bronze BRSP.3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | India | Bronze BRSP 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Bronze ABROL 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Bronze P-6343〜4BFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | Bronze P-6343〜4BFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | Mexico | Bronze BRSP 3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Bronze 25 578 XBTFirst yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | New Zealand | Bronze BRSP3First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong | Bronze BRNA 505First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Bronze 25576-XD / Bronze 25.576-XDFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK | Trading Places TDP54036LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | Bronze 25 578 XBTLP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | Bronze 25 578 XBTLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Dawn
- A2Welcome Home
- A3Ayiko Bia
- B1Living Loving Feeling
- B2Woyaya
- B3Spirits Up Above
- C1Kelele
- C2Fire
- C3Music For Gong Gong
- D1Beautiful Seven Y Sharp
- D2Sunshine Day
- D3Encore-Survival
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Magic Night are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Black Magic Night are listed here, from 15 countries, released between 1977 and 2020.
When was Black Magic Night first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in UK, Australia, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is Bronze BRSP 3.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Magic Night is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use BRSP 3, L 45781/2, 25 578 XBT, 14C 062-60451) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, BRON 505 A-2 O HTM 1 and BRON 505 B-2 P 1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black Magic Night 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.
