Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6103
- Format
- LP, Album
Vinyl pressings
Makin' Magic
by Pat Travers · 1977
32 pressings12 countriesBlues RockRock & RollRock
Makin' Magic 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 Makin' Magic
21 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 12 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.
Canada
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6103
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6103-A MASTERDISKSide 1
PD-1-6103-B MASTERDISKSide 2
UK
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor 2383 436
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2383436 A//4 IB 11 12 P.T.L.S.M. MELYSRunout, side A, stamped & etched
2383436 B//4 IB 12 6 D.H.CRIMINAL RECORDS MELYSRunout, side B, stamped & etched
2383-436 ALabel, side A
2383-436 BLabel, side B
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6103
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6121-AS-CP-1 TO BIG "A" WITH LOVE G.K. (etched) MASTERDISK (stamped)Side A Runout
PD-1-6121-BS-CP-1 G.K. (etched) MASTERDISK (stamped)Side B Runout
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6103Polydor 2383 436
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PD-1-6103 AS MASTERDISKSide A runout variant 1
PD-1-6103 BS-CP MASTERDISKSide B runout variant 1
PD-1-6103-AS-CP-1 A5 MASTERDISKSide A Runout variant 2
PD-1-6103-BS-CP MASTERDISKSide B runout variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Polydor PD-1-6103
- Format
- LP, Album · 53 - Keel Press
- Runout / matrix
STERLINGStamped on both sides
PD-1-6103-A KSide 1, variant 1 etched
PD-1-6103-B KSide 2, variant 1 etched
PD-1-6103-A K STERLING A-1 ◅Side 1, variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 32 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 | Australia | Polydor 2383 436First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | France | Polydor 2383 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Germany | Polydor 2460 268First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Ireland | Polydor 2383 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Italy | Polydor 2383 436 AFirst yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2383 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | Polydor 2383 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Scandinavia | Polydor 2383 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | Polydor 23 83 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | Polydor 2383 436First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6103First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6103First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Polydor PD-1-6103 / Polydor 2383 436First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2485 238LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1983 | Germany | Polydor 2383 436LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo |
Year unknown9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Polydor MIP-1-9336LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Polydor MIP-1-9336LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Canada | Polydor PD-1-6103LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | France | Polydor 2383 436LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | Polydor 2485 238LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Spain | Polydor 23 83 436LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | UK | Polydor 2384 122LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | US | Polydor PD-1-6103LP, Album | LP, Album |
| ? | US | Polydor PD-1-6103LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Makin' Magic5:10
- A2Rock 'N' Roll Susie3:37
- A3You Don't Love Me3:27
- A4Stevie7:13
- B1Statesboro Blues3:45
- B2Need Love5:03
- B3Hooked On Music6:27
- B4What You Mean To Me4:32
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Makin' Magic are there?
32 vinyl pressings of Makin' Magic are listed here, from 12 countries, released between 1977 and 1983.
When was Makin' Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in Canada, UK, US, Japan and more. One of them is Polydor PD-1-6103.
How do I tell if my copy of Makin' Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PD-1-6103, 2383 436, MPF 1056, 2460 268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Makin' 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.
