US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Saturn Research LPB - 711
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
B-711-A -BP- SaturnRun-out side A
B-711-B -BP- SaturnRun-out side B
Sun RaThe Magic City
Vinyl pressings
The Magic City
by Sun Ra · 1966
15 pressings3 countriesFree JazzJazz
The Magic City was first pressed on vinyl in 1966. 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 The Magic City
3 pressings came out in 1966, the album's first year. 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
1966- Label and catalog number
- Saturn Research LPB - 711
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono
- Runout / matrix
B-711-A -BP- SaturnA
B-711-B -BP- SaturnB
US
1966- Label and catalog number
- Saturn Research LPB - 711
- Format
- LP, Album, Mono · Red textured cover
- Runout / matrix
B-711-A -BP- SaturnA
B-711-B -BP- SaturnB
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 15 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | US | Saturn Research LPB - 711First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Saturn Research LPB - 711First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1966 | US | Saturn Research LPB - 711First yearLP, Album, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Mono · Mono |
| 1969 | US | Thoth Intergalactic 403 / Saturn Research LP B-711LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Mono · Mono |
1970s3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | France | Impulse! AS-9243 / ABC Records AS-9243LP, Album, Reissue | LP, Album, Reissue |
| 1973 | US | Impulse! AS-9243 / ABC Records AS-9243LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo |
| 1973 | US | Impulse! AS-9239 / ABC Records AS-9239LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Stereo | LP, Album, Mispress, Reissue, Stereo |
2000s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | US | Saturn Research LPB711LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Mono · Mono, Limited |
2010s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Europe | Pan Am Records 9152289LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue · Limited |
| 2017 | US | Cosmic Myth Records CMR-001LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo | LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Europe | Jazz Wax Records JWR 4639LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Album, Reissue, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | US | Saturn Research LPB - 711 / El Saturn Records 403LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Thoth Intergalactic 403 / Saturn Research LP B - 711LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
| ? | US | Saturn Research LPB - 711LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono | LP, Album, Reissue, Mono · Mono |
| ? | US | Thoth Intergalactic 403 / Saturn Research LP B - 711LP, Album, Repress, Stereo | LP, Album, Repress, Stereo |
Tracklist
- A1The Magic City27:22
- B1The Shadow World10:55
- B2Abstract Eye2:51
- B3Abstract "I"4:08
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The Magic City are there?
15 vinyl pressings of The Magic City are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1966 and 2024.
When was The Magic City first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1966, in US. One of them is Saturn Research LPB - 711.
How do I tell if my copy of The Magic City is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use LPB - 711) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, B-711-A -BP- Saturn and B-711-B -BP- Saturn. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The Magic City 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.
