US
December 1969- Label and catalog number
- Commonwealth United Records 1761
- Format
- LP, Single Sided, Advance, Promo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
1761 DS
1269-USALabel
Peter SellersThe Magic Christian (Original Soundtrack)
Vinyl pressings
The Magic Christian (Original Soundtrack)
by Peter Sellers · 1969
16 pressings6 countriesSoundtrackStage & Screen
The Magic Christian was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. 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 The Magic Christian
1 pressing came out in 1969, 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.
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 16 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | US | Commonwealth United Records 1761First yearLP, Single Sided, Advance, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono | LP, Single Sided, Advance, Promo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
1970s15 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Australia | Commonwealth United Records SCUL-933747LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | Canada | Commonwealth United Records CU-6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | New Zealand | Commonwealth United Records SCUL 933747LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | Spain | Exit Records 3514-GSLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | UK | Pye International NSPL 28133LP | LP |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU 6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU-6004LP | LP |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU-6004LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU-6004LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU-6004LP | LP |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU 6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU 6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU 6004LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU-6004LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo | LP, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1970 | US | Commonwealth United Records CU-6004LP | LP |
Tracklist
- A1Introduction
- A2Come And Get It
- A3Hamlet Scene
- A4Hunting Scene
- A5Carry On To Tomorrow
- A6Lilli Marlene
- B1Flip Your Wig
- B2Magic Christian Waltz
- B3Come And Get It
- B4Rock Of Ages
- B5Newsreel March Music
- B6Mad About The Boy
- B7Something In The Air
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magic Christian are there?
16 vinyl pressings of The Magic Christian are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1969 and 1970.
When was The Magic Christian first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in US. One of them is Commonwealth United Records 1761, released December 1969.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magic Christian is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1761) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 1761 DS and 1269-USA. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magic Christian 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.
