US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Metal Magic Records MMR 1283
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MMR-1283-AS-SIDE-I-I-I PRCLabel Side A
MMR-1283-BS-RE-2-I-I PRCLabel Side B
PanteraMetal Magic
Vinyl pressings
Metal Magic
by Pantera · 1983
15 pressings3 countriesHeavy MetalRock
Metal Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. 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 Metal Magic
3 pressings came out in 1983, 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
1983- Label and catalog number
- Metal Magic Records MMR 1283
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
MMR-1283-AS-SIDE-1-1-1 PRCEtched Side A
MMR-1283-BS-RE-2-1-1 PRCEtched Side B
MMR 1283 ASLabel Side A
MMR 1283 BSLabel Side B
US
1983- Label and catalog number
- Metal Magic Records MMR 1283
- Format
- LP, Album · Label Variant
- Runout / matrix
MMR-1283-AS-SIDE-I-I-I PRCLabel Side A
MMR-1283-BS-RE-2-I-I PRCLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2000s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sweden | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2008 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2020s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | UK & US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Limited, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| 2021 | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
| ? | US | Metal Magic Records MMR 1283LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- A1Ride My Rocket4:55
- A2I'll Be Alright3:10
- A3Tell Me If You Want It3:43
- A4Latest Lover2:55
- A5Biggest Part Of Me4:49
- B1Metal Magic4:17
- B2Widowmaker3:00
- B3Nothin' On (But The Radio)3:30
- B4Sad Lover3:24
- B5Rock Out5:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Metal Magic are there?
15 vinyl pressings of Metal Magic are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1983 and 2021.
When was Metal Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in US. One of them is Metal Magic Records MMR 1283.
How do I tell if my copy of Metal Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use MMR 1283) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, MMR-1283-AS-SIDE-I-I-I PRC and MMR-1283-BS-RE-2-I-I PRC. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Metal 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.
