UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca PFS 4374
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
2B ZAL-14556-1W BUA-Side Runout Etching
2B ZAL-14557-1W BUB-Side Runout Etching
ZAL 14556A-Side Label
ZAL 14557B-Side Label
Vinyl pressings
Black Magic
by Stanley Black · 1976
21 pressings18 countriesEasy ListeningJazz-FunkDiscoJazz
Black Magic was first pressed on vinyl in 1976. 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 Black Magic
14 pressings came out in 1976, the album's first year, in 12 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.
UK
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44263
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
2B ZAL-14556-1W BUA-Side Runout Etching
2B ZAL-14557-1W BUB-Side Runout Etching
ZAL 14556A-Side Label
ZAL 14557B-Side Label
US
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records SP 44263
- Format
- LP, Album
Argentina
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records 8604
- Format
- LP, Album, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
ZAL 14556A-Side Label
ZAL 14557B-Side Label
Australia
1976- Label and catalog number
- Decca SCLA-7070
- Format
- LP, Album
- Runout / matrix
ZAL-14556Side 1
ZAL-14557Side 2
Barbados
1976- Label and catalog number
- London Records PFS 4374
- 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 21 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s20 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Argentina | London Records 8604First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | Australia | Decca SCLA-7070First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Barbados | London Records PFS 4374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Belgium | Decca PFS 4374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Canada | London Records SP 44263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | India | Decca PFS 4374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Decca PFSI 4374 / Decca PFS 334374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Italy | Decca PFS 33 4374First yearLP, Stereo | LP, Stereo |
| 1976 | Portugal | Decca PFS 4374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | Decca PFS 4374First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | UK | London Records SP 44263First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1976 | US | London Records SP 44263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Uruguay | London Records 62-44263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1976 | Venezuela | London Records SP 44263First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1977 | Chile | London Records 15146LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Mexico | London Records LPM 50005LP, Album | LP, Album |
Tracklist
- A1Theme From 'Shaft'
- A2Feelings
- A3Our Day Will Come
- A4Wave
- A5All It Takes Is Two (Like Me And You)
- B1The Hustle
- B2Aranjuez, Mon Amour
- B3Berimbau
- B4Love In The Rain
- B5Volare
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Black Magic are there?
21 vinyl pressings of Black Magic are listed here, from 18 countries, released between 1976 and 1982.
When was Black Magic first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1976, in UK, US, Argentina, Australia and more. One of them is Decca PFS 4374.
How do I tell if my copy of Black Magic is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use PFS 4374, SP 44263, 8604, SCLA-7070) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, 2B ZAL-14556-1W BU and 2B ZAL-14557-1W BU. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Black 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.
