US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5348
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E 12960-1AA-side runout, all etched
E-12962-1BB-side runout, all stamped
Peter, Paul & MaryPuff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary
Vinyl pressings
Puff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary
by Peter, Paul & Mary · 1963
26 pressings10 countriesFolk RockRock
Puff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary was first pressed on vinyl in 1963. 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 Puff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary
22 pressings came out in 1963, the album's first year, in 9 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
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5348
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
E-12960 HHHHRunout A etched, Variant 1
E-12962 HHHRunout B etched, Variant 1
E-12960 HHRunout A etched, Variant 2
E-12962 HHHHRunout B etched, Variant 2
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene · Bridgeport Pressing
- Runout / matrix
• E 12960-1AA-side runout stamped embossed
• E-12962-1BB-side runout stamped
E12960A-side label
E12962B-side label
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
E - 12960-1C TIIIRunout, Side A, Etched
E-12962-1D [TIIII]Runout, Side B, Stamped, except [Etched]
E12960Label Side A
E12962Label Side B
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5348
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
US
1963- Label and catalog number
- Warner Bros. Records 5348
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
E 12960-1C TlllSide A, Etched
E-12962-1D [Tllll]Side B, Stamped, [Etched]
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 26 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s23 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Australia | Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Canada | Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Germany | Warner Bros. Records A-5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records 7B-23 / Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1963 | Japan | Warner Bros. Records 7B-23First year7", Single · Colored vinyl | 7", Single · Colored vinyl |
| 1963 | New Zealand | Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Norway | Warner Bros. Records WB 5348 / Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | Southern Rhodesia | Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 95 / Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 95 / Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1963 | UK | Warner Bros. Records WB 95 / Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1963 | US | Warner Bros. Records 5348First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Chile | Warner Bros. Records 53487", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records G-53487", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | US | Warner Bros. Records 53487", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
Tracklist
- APuff (The Magic Dragon)3:20
- BPretty Mary1:54
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Puff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary are there?
26 vinyl pressings of Puff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary are listed here, from 10 countries, released between 1963 and 1965.
When was Puff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1963, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Warner Bros. Records 5348.
How do I tell if my copy of Puff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 5348, WB 95, A-5348, 7B-23) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, E 12960-1A and E-12962-1B. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Puff (The Magic Dragon) / Pretty Mary 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.
