UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXDS 501
- Format
- LP, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DZAL 1651 4PLabel side A
DZAL 1651 5PLabel side B
Stanley Black & His OrchestraDigital Magic
Vinyl pressings
Digital Magic
by Stanley Black & His Orchestra · 1979
11 pressings11 countriesEasy ListeningJazz
Digital Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. 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 Digital Magic
6 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 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.
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca SKLA.7731
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
Barbados
1979- Label and catalog number
- London Records TXDS 501
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Germany
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca 6.24246 AZ
- Format
- LP
Greece
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXDS 5500
- Format
- LP
- Runout / matrix
5500 - ASide A Label
5500 - BSide B Label
Italy
1979- Label and catalog number
- Decca TXDSI 501
- Format
- LP, Stereo
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s6 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | Decca SKLA.7731First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1979 | Barbados | London Records TXDS 501First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | Germany | Decca 6.24246 AZFirst yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Greece | Decca TXDS 5500First yearLP | LP |
| 1979 | Italy | Decca TXDSI 501First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1979 | UK | Decca TXDS 501First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
1980s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Brazil | London Records 31C 068 63825TLP | LP |
| 1980 | New Zealand | Decca TXDS 501LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1980 | Spain | Decca TXDS 501LP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1983 | Mexico | London Records LPR-54046LP, Album | LP, Album |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Japan | Decca GP 9053LP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1Chiquitita
- A2California Suite
- A3Theme From Bilitis
- A4Tomorrow
- A5Just When I Needed You The Most
- B1Rise
- B2Here's That Rainy Day
- B3Cavatina
- B4The Way We Were
- B5I Will Survive
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Digital Magic are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Digital Magic are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1979 and 1983.
When was Digital Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in UK, Australia, Barbados, Germany and more. One of them is Decca TXDS 501.
How do I tell if my copy of Digital Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use TXDS 501, SKLA.7731, 6.24246 AZ, TXDS 5500) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DZAL 1651 4P and DZAL 1651 5P. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Digital 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.
