US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. PL-1019
- Format
- LP, Album
Salt 'N' PepaBlacks' Magic
Vinyl pressings
Blacks' Magic
by Salt 'N' Pepa · 1990
14 pressings9 countriesHip Hop
Blacks' Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1990. 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 Blacks' Magic
12 pressings came out in 1990, 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
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. PL 1019
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
PL-1019-A DMM DMS HERbIE Jr [stylised smiley face] SP 1-1Side A
PL-1019-B DMM DMS HERbIE Jr [stylised smiley face] SP 1-1Side B
US
1990- Label and catalog number
- Next Plateau Records Inc. PL 1019-DJ
- Format
- LP, Album, Promo
UK
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 828 164-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
828164 1 A-1U-1-1-1side 1
828164 1 B-1U-1-1side 2
Australia
1990- Label and catalog number
- FFRR 828 164-1
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
828 164 -1AHand etched
828 164-1BHand etched
Brazil
1990- Label and catalog number
- London Records 828 164-1
- Format
- LP, Album
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 14 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1990s12 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Australia | FFRR 828 164-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Brazil | London Records 828 164-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Canada | Next Plateau Records Inc. 828 164-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Ecuador | London Records LP-23005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Europe | FFRR 828 164-1First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1990 | Greece | FFRR 828164-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | Greece | FFRR 828164-1First yearLP, Album, White Label | LP, Album, White Label |
| 1990 | Spain | FFRR 828 164-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | UK | FFRR 828 164-1First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. PL-1019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. PL 1019-DJFirst yearLP, Album, Promo · Promo | LP, Album, Promo · Promo |
| 1990 | US | Next Plateau Records Inc. PL 1019First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
2020s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | US | Republic RecordsLP, 45 RPM, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Club Edition, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue · Limited, Numbered, Club edition, Colored vinyl |
| 2020 | US | Republic RecordsLP, 45 RPM, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Club edition | LP, 45 RPM, Album, Club Edition, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing, Club edition |
Tracklist
- A1Expression4:04
- A2Doper Than Dope4:21
- A3Negro Wit' An Ego3:40
- A4You Showed Me4:01
- A5Do You Want Me4:52
- A6Swift4:04
- A7I Like To Party4:35
- B1Blacks' Magic4:16
- B2Start The Party3:51
- B3Let's Talk About Sex4:40
- B4I Don't Know3:11
- B5Live And Let Die3:07
- B6Independent4:46
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Blacks' Magic are there?
14 vinyl pressings of Blacks' Magic are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1990 and 2020.
When was Blacks' Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1990, in US, UK, Australia, Brazil and more. One of them is Next Plateau Records Inc. PL-1019.
How do I tell if my copy of Blacks' Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PL-1019, PL 1019, PL 1019-DJ, 828 164-1) 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 Blacks' 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.
