France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 45. V. 140196Vogue 45.V. 140 196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45V140196A2 MPPVRunout side A
45V140196B1 MPPVRunout side B
45 V 140196 ALabel side A
45 V 140196 BLabel side B
Vinyl pressings
Magic Fly
by Space · 1977
73 pressings20 countriesDiscoElectronic
Magic Fly 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 Magic Fly
57 pressings came out in 1977, the album's first year, in 17 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.
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 45.V. 140 196Vogue 45. V. 140196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 V 140196 A2 MPPVRunout side A
45 V 140196 B1 MPPVRunout side B
(45 V 140196 A)Label side A
(45 V 140196 B)Label side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 45.V. 140 196Vogue 45. V. 140196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 V 140196 ALabel Side A
45 V 140196 BLabel Side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 45.V. 140 196Vogue 45. V. 140196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Paper Label
- Runout / matrix
45V-140196A²Etched runout side A
45V-140196B¹Etched runout side B
(45 V 140196)Label side A
(45 V 140196)Label side B
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 45. V. 140196Vogue 45 V. 140196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45V 140 196 A²Runout side A (Variant 1)
45V 140196 B2 XRunout side B (Variant 1)
45V 140 196 A² MP-Runout side A (Variant 2)
45V 140196 B¹ M.P.P.VRunout side B (Variant 2)
France
1977- Label and catalog number
- Vogue 45.V. 140 196Vogue 45. V. 140196
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
45 V 140196 A² M.P.P.VLabel Side A
45 V 140196 B¹ M.P.P.VLabel Side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 73 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s66 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Australia | United Artists Records K-6908First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Australia | United Artists Records K-6908 / United Artists Records UA-XW1023First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1977 | Austria | Hansa Record 17 775 AT / Hansa International 17 775 ATFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | Brazil | Vogue VGCS-1654First year7" | 7" |
| 1977 | Canada | Able L-17First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE-1752First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1977 | Canada | Able ABE-1752First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 45. V. 140196 / Vogue 45.V. 140 196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 45.V. 140 196 / Vogue 45. V. 140196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 45. V-G 01First year12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited | 12", Limited Edition, Promo · Promo, Limited |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 45.V. 140 196 / Vogue 45. V. 140196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 45.V. 140 196 / Vogue 45. V. 140196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 45. V. 140196 / Vogue 45 V. 140196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Vogue 45.V. 140 196 / Vogue 45. V. 140196First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1977 | France | Pye International 7N25746First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | UK | Metropolis WIP 67837", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
1990s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Belgium | CNR Music 68047512", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1996 | France | Hot Tracks SHT 3326-612", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1997 | UK | Not On Label SPACE 112", White Label | 12", White Label |
| 1998 | France | Virgin 7243 8 95049 6 512" | 12" |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | UK | Nang Records NANG17412", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 2018 | UK | Nang Records NANG17412", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 12", 45 RPM, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
Tracklist
- AMagic Fly3:37
- BBallad For Space Lovers2:15
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Magic Fly are there?
73 vinyl pressings of Magic Fly are listed here, from 20 countries, released between 1977 and 2018.
When was Magic Fly first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1977, in France, UK, US, Yugoslavia and more. One of them is Vogue 45. V. 140196.
How do I tell if my copy of Magic Fly is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 45. V. 140196, 45.V. 140 196, 7N25746, VGJ10) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 45V140196A2 MPPV and 45V140196B1 MPPV. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Magic Fly 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.
