US
March 1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34682
- Format
- LP, Album · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T2 PAL 34682-1FSide A runout, etched
T1 PAL 34682-1ESide B runout, etched
Vinyl pressings
Musicmagic
by Return To Forever · 1977
33 pressings14 countriesFusionJazz
Musicmagic 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 Musicmagic
23 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.
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34682Columbia 34682
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34682-1HA-side, etching
PBL 34682-1DB-side, etching
AL 34682Center label A-side
BL 34682Center label B-side
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34682Columbia 34682
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
T2 PAL 34682-1E D3Side A Runout Etched
1T PBL 34682-1G DSide B Runout Etched
AL 34682Side A Label
BL 34682Side B Label
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34682Columbia 34682
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
PAL - 34682-1K A1 S1Runout side A, etched, variant 1
PBL-34682-1B AR S1Runout side B, etched, variant 1
PAL 34682-1A A1 1SRunout side A, etched, variant 2
PBL 34682-1B As 1SRunout side B, etched, variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34682
- Format
- LP, Album · Pitman
- Runout / matrix
PAL 34682-1G P A2Side A runout variant 1
PBL 34682-1D P CBSide B runout variant 1
PAL 34682-1H 3 ASide A runout variant 2
PBL 34682-1D 3 BSide B runout variant 2
US
1977- Label and catalog number
- Columbia PC 34682Columbia 34682
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
o T2 PAL 34682-1E C2Side A runout
P PBL 34682-1D C oSide B runout
AL 34682Side A label
BL 34682Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Argentina | Columbia 19.804First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Australia | CBS SBP 234981First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Canada | Columbia PC 34682 / Columbia 34682First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Colombia | CBS 14-1047First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 81959 / CBS 81959First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Europe | CBS CBS 81959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Greece | CBS 81959First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1977 | Italy | CBS S CBS 81959 / CBS 81 959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Japan | CBS/Sony 25AP 445First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Mexico | CBS CLS-5553First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Netherlands | CBS CBS 81959 / CBS 81 959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Spain | CBS S 81959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | UK | CBS S CBS 81959 / CBS 81 959First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34682First yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1977 | US | Columbia PC 34682 / Columbia 34682First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Spain | CBS CBS 32163LP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Europe | Floating World JAZALP 7012 / Jazz-A-Nova JAZALP 7012LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown7 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32163LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 81959LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32163LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 81959LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32163LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| ? | Europe | CBS CBS 32163 / CBS 32163LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| ? | US | Columbia PC 34682 / Columbia 34682LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1The Musician7:11
- A2Hello Again3:49
- A3Musicmagic11:02
- B1So Long Mickey Mouse6:08
- B2Do You Ever3:58
- B3The Endless Night9:41
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Musicmagic are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Musicmagic are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1977 and 2025.
When was Musicmagic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in US, UK, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Columbia PC 34682, released March 1977.
How do I tell if my copy of Musicmagic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PC 34682, PCQ 34682, S CBS 81959, 19.804) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, T2 PAL 34682-1F and T1 PAL 34682-1E. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Musicmagic 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.
